Iona Gaels vs. Marist Red Foxes Free Prediction 01/31/19

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The Iona Gaels (7-12, 5-3 MAAC) will be at the McCann Center to go head-to-head with the Marist Red Foxes (7-13, 2-6 MAAC) in a MAAC matchup. The game is scheduled to start at 7 p.m. ET on Thursday, January 31, 2019.

Iona Gaels at Marist Red Foxes ATS Odds

Both teams were beaten in their last matchup. The Red Foxes lost a close one to the Rider Broncs, 86-85, while the Gaels lost to the Fairfield Stags, 80-68.

Iona had a better effective field goal percentage (0.520 vs. 0.508) while Marist made 15 of their 27 three pointers (55.6 percent). Marist was led by Ryan Funk, who finished with 32 points and five rebounds. Meanwhile, E.J. Crawford led the way for Iona, putting up 28 points and five rebounds.

In their first matchup this season, Rickey McGill led the Gaels to a 90-77 victory. He produced 16 points, seven assists and five rebounds. Iona made good use of their 26 trips to the free throw line, converting on 24 of them (92.3 percent). Marist, on the other hand, was 13-16 (81.3 percent).

The sweet-shooting offense of Marist will go head-to-head against the mid-tier defense of Iona. The Red Foxes currently rank 79th in effective field goal percentage (0.537), while the Gaels are 315th in effective field goal percentage allowed (0.538). The Red Foxes figure to have the edge on that side of the ball. It will also be a tale of two styles as the up-tempo Gaels rank 33rd in possessions per game, while the slower-paced Red Foxes rank 325th.

Iona Gaels at Marist Red Foxes Free Pick

Basketball Pick: SU Winner – Iona, ATS Winner – Iona, O/U – Over

Betting Notes:

  • Iona ranks 69th in three pointers attempted per game (25.1) while Marist ranks 257th in three pointers allowed per game (26.0).
  • The Red Foxes rank 35th in blocks allowed per game (2.6) while the Gaels rank 108th (3.4).
  • The Red Foxes rank 88th in rebounds allowed per game (33.4) while the Gaels rank 247th (37.9).
  • Marist ranks 159th in assists allowed per game (13.6) while Iona ranks 254th (16.9).

Bettings Trends:

  • The Gaels have outscored opponents by an average of 4.6 points in their last five games. On the season, Iona has been defeated by an average of 2.6 points.
  • During their last five games, the Red Foxes have scored an average of 73.0 points per game (4.5 above their season average) and allowed an average of 77.2 points per game (6.1 above their season average).