Rider Broncs vs
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Rider Broncs Poised for Victory Over Iona Gaels in Upcoming MAAC Showdown

In an upcoming MAAC showdown, the Rider Broncs are set to face the Iona Gaels. The Broncs are coming off a home win against Sienna, while the Gaels secured a road victory against Marist in their previous games. Iona previously defeated Rider with a score of 73-67 on the road. The current betting line favors Iona at -6.5. Can Iona extend their winning streak? Stay tuned for our prediction and check out our top NCAAB Picks for a chance to win big in this matchup.

Betting Odds

• Moneyline: Broncs +230 | Gaels -275
• Spread: Broncs +6.5 (-110) | Gaels -6.5 (-110)
• Total: Over/Under 138 (-110)
• Based on the moneyline, the implied probability that Iona will win straight-up is 73%.

Rider vs Iona Stats

Rider Broncs

The Rider Broncs are aiming for their sixth conference win despite not being top contenders in the MAAC. They have had some close defeats but are showing improvement, with a recent win against Saint Peter's and a narrow loss to Merrimack. Key players like TJ Weeks Jr., Jay Alvarez, Tariq Ingraham, and Zion Cruz have been contributing solid performances. The team has covered the spread in four of their last five games and is ranked 320th in DI by Ken Pomeroy. Offensively, they struggle with shooting percentages but have been able to keep opponents to low scores in recent games. Defensively, they allow a high percentage of field goals but excel in defensive rebounds. The Broncs have an 8-15 record this season and are working towards improving their rankings in offense and defense.

Iona Gaels Analysis

The Iona Gaels are currently on a winning streak, aiming for their fourth consecutive victory. With an 8-5 conference record, they have climbed to fourth place in the MAAC after starting 1-3 in conference games. Notable players include Dejour Reaves, who has been a scoring threat with an average of 16.3 PPG, and Adam Njie, who has been consistent with an average of 11.9 PPG. However, James Patterson has struggled offensively, averaging 9.5 PPG. The Gaels are scoring an average of 68.5 points per game and conceding 71 points on average. Their power ranking is 81, with rankings of #312 for offense and #159 for defense. In terms of shooting percentages and rebounding, the Gaels have room for improvement. Defensively, they have struggled with field goal and free throw percentages. Overall, Iona has had a mixed performance this season, with a record of 11-13.

Rider Broncs Poised for Victory Over Iona Gaels in Upcoming Matchup

The Rider Broncs have demonstrated their competitive strength with a 5-4 record in their past nine games, consistently covering the spread in all but two games. Conversely, the Iona Gaels have shown less success at home, with a 5-5 record this season. In terms of offensive capability, Rider surpasses Iona with an average of 100.5 points per 100 possessions compared to Iona's 98.3, ranking Iona 330th in adjusted offensive efficiency. In their previous meeting, Iona struggled with a 28% shooting rate from beyond the arc and was out-rebounded by Rider. This statistical analysis indicates that Rider possesses a strategic advantage over Iona in their upcoming matchup.

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