The Iona Gaels will look to improve on a 4-6 record on Monday when they host the Drexel Dragons in NCAA basketball betting odds action at Hynes Athletics Center.
Drexel Dragons vs Iona Gaels Matchup
Team Betting Records & Power Rankings
The Iona Gaels sit at 4-6 (4-5 ATS) on the college basketball season. By comparison, the Drexel Dragons are currently 2-8 (2-6-1 ATS). Looking to bet on the total points scored? Iona is 6-2-1 OU, and Drexel is 3-6 OU.
The Gaels - Dragons odds would favor the Gaels if the lines were set according to our power ranks. Iona is rated No. 116 in the current Odds Shark poll, while Drexel is at No. 176.
Statistical Matchup
Rating these schools in several key categories is important for handicappers and Iona has the nation's No. 52-rated offensive output, at 80.3 PPG. The visiting Drexel Dragons defense ranks No. 146 allowing on average 70.4 PPG. The Gaels FG% has averaged 45.02% so far, more than the Iona Dragons marksmen have achieved on the year, 38.41% per game.
Recent Outings Betting Recap
The Dragons got 16 points from Tavon Allen as Drexel ran past Pennsylvania 53-52 on Tuesday at John A. Daskalakis Center.
The Gaels got 21 points from Jordan Washington, but it was Akron that prevailed in a 78-64 final on Wednesday at South Point Arena.
Next Betting Matchups
Drexel at UNC Wilmington, Thursday, December 31st
Iona at Quinnipiac, Saturday, January 2nd