College hoops betting interest focuses on the Marist Red Foxes vs Iona Gaels battle Saturday at Hynes Athletics Center as the Gaels look to defend home court and cover the NCAA basketball point spread.
Sportsbook Odds & Computer Pick
The Marist Red Foxes were listed as 13-point underdogs at many online sportsbooks, including the odds makers at Sportsbook.
Marist Red Foxes vs Iona Gaels Matchup
Team Betting Records & Power Rankings
Iona Gaels battles the Marist Red Foxes, currently sitting with a 4-9 mark (2-6 ATS). The OVER/UNDER records, always important for totals betting, are 3-7-1 for the Iona Gaels and 3-5 for the Marist Red Foxes.
This game puts the Iona Gaels, most recently No. 93 in the Odds Shark power rankings, up against the Marist Red Foxes, who rate No. 329 in the latest survey.
Statistical Matchup
When it comes to rebounds, the visiting Marist Red Foxes rank No. 257 in NCAA Basketball Division 1 with 31.08 per game. That compares with Iona’s No. 184 ranking in that category. The story is different when it comes to three-point shooting where Iona is college basketball's No. 27-ranked team at 9.62 per game, while the Marist Red Foxes rate No. 142 with 7.46 per game.
Recent Outings Betting Recap
Brian Parker scored 16 points in a futile effort to lead the Red Foxes to a win (they lost 68-59 to Holy Cross at Hart Recreation Center on Friday).
Iona suffered a 63-54 loss against Delaware on Wednesday, getting 17 points from Jordan Washington in a losing effort at Bob Carpenter Center.
Next Betting Matchups
Marist home to Manhattan, Monday, January 2nd
Iona at Fairfield, Monday, January 2nd