The Iona Gaels will look to boost their win total and cover the point spread when they tip off against the Towson Tigers at South Point Arena on Thursday in NCAA hoops betting.
Towson Tigers vs Iona Gaels Matchup
Team Betting Records & Power Rankings
The Iona Gaels currently sport a 8-3 record overall in NCAA basketball action, and have posted a corresponding betting slate of 6-3 ATS. The Towson Tigers are 7-5 and 2-3 ATS. Betting totals have seen the Iona Gaels produce a 3-5-1 OVER/UNDER record on the season, while the Towson Tigers have gone 2-3 against the totals betting line.
According to new college basketball power rankings here at Odds Shark, it's the No. 113-ranked Iona Gaels and the No. 146-rated Towson Tigers in this matchup.
Statistical Matchup
Scoring and defensive stats point to some betting edges in this matchup. The game features Iona's No. 108-ranked scoring average of 76.55 PPG, against a Towson Tigers defense rated No. 77 and allowing 67 PPG. The Iona Gaels FG% has averaged 44.01% to date this season, less than the Towson Tigers shooters have managed so far (45.04% per game).
Recent Outings Betting Recap
The Tigers endured a 81-72 loss at the hands of the Wolf Pack on Wednesday, despite a 18-point effort from Deshaun Morman at South Point Arena.
Iona earned a 73-57 victory over UC-Santa Barbara on Wednesday, getting 17 points from Deyshonee Much at South Point Arena.
- Towson is 4-2 SU in its last 6 games
- Iona is 8-1 SU in its last 9 games
Next Betting Matchups
Towson home to UNC Wilmington, Saturday, December 31st
Iona at Delaware, Wednesday, December 28th
