College basketball betting interest will be high on Sunday when the Hawks of Monmouth hit the hard court against the Gaels of Iona.
Sportsbook Odds & Computer Pick
If you were backing the Monmouth Hawks in this one, their betting line was listed as -1.5-point favorites earlier in the day at Sportsbook.
Monmouth Hawks vs Iona Gaels Matchup
Team Betting Records & Power Rankings
The Iona Gaels are 19-11 so far on the season, and 13-14-1 ATS vs the number. The Monmouth Hawks, meanwhile, are 25-5 and 11-15-1 ATS. OVER/UNDER bettors have seen Iona go 15-11-2 and the Monmouth Hawks go 13-14 on betting totals.
The power rankings show a disparity between these teams, with the Iona Gaels rated this week at No. 55 and the Monmouth Hawks sitting at No. 8.
Statistical Matchup
Rating these schools in several key categories is important for handicappers and Iona has the nation's No. 30-rated offensive output, at 80.5 PPG. The visiting Monmouth Hawks defense ranks No. 157 allowing on average 73.07 PPG. The Gaels FG% has averaged 45.67% so far, more than the Iona Hawks marksmen have achieved on the year, 43.3% per game.
Recent Outings Betting Recap
Monmouth got 20 points from Justin Robinson en route to a 77-73 victory over Siena on Friday at Multipurpose Activity Center.
The Gaels blew out Manhattan on Friday, running up a 20+ point victory in a 72-51 win at Hynes Athletics Center.