Iona Gaels vs Rider Broncs Betting Matchup Report

Rider BroncsIona Gaels
March 6, 4:25 PM | Arena at Harbor Yards

Rider Broncs vs Iona Gaels Odds

23-9TEAM RECORD21-10



Rider pays a visit to Iona on Sunday, hoping to send the Gaels to a loss while covering the college basketball spread at Arena at Harbor Yards.

It's a game in the MAAC Tournament, which will decide the conference title, not to mention deciding which teams make the Field of 68. This matchup is a neutral-site affair being played at Arena at Harbor Yards.

The Gaels sit at 21-10 (12-11-1 ATS) on the season. By comparison, the Broncs are currently 23-9 (15-10 ATS). Looking to wager on the totals? Iona is 15-9 OU, and Rider is 14-10-1 OU.



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Power Rankings / Prediction:
This game puts the Gaels, most recently No. 88 in the Odds Shark power rankings, up against the Broncs, who rate No. 86 in the latest survey. Meanwhile, math and computer-based handicapping simulations run on this game predict a potential 83-79 victory for the Gaels.



How They Match Up:
The game also pits Iona's No. 15-ranked offense, averaging 79.6 PPG, against a Broncs defense that ranks No. 180 at 67.9 PPG. The Gaels field goal percentage has averaged 47.8% so far, more than the Broncs marksmen have achieved on the year, 47.2% per game.

Defensively, Rider features the nation's No. 130-rated defense on the road, allowing 69.1 points per game. Iona, meanwhile, comes in at No. 31 nationally in scoring at home.

In their last action, Rider was a 79-64 Sportsbook at home against Canisius. They covered the 3.5–point spread as favorites. Anthony Myles scored 13 points leading the Broncs to a 79-64 victory over Canisius at Arena at Harbor Yards on Saturday.

Iona won its last outing, a 94-64 result against Siena on March 5. They covered in that game as a 10.5-point favorite. Iona cruised to victory on Saturday, running Siena out of the gym and running up a 94-64 score at Arena at Harbor Yards.


Rider Broncs Trends:
When playing on Sunday are 7-3
After playing Canisius are 7-3
After a win are 8-2

Iona Gaels Trends:
When playing on Sunday are 2-8
After playing Siena are 7-3
After a win are 9-1


A few Broncs at Gaels trends to consider:
Iona is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games
The total has gone UNDER in 6 of Iona's last 8 games when playing Rider
Iona is 3-6 SU in its last 9 games when playing Rider


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