The Iona Gaels (2-4) will travel to the CU Events Center to square off with the Colorado Buffaloes (10-2). The game will air on Pac-12 Network at 2 p.m. ET on Sunday, December 29, 2019.
Iona Gaels vs. Colorado Buffaloes Betting Odds
In their last matchup, the Buffaloes edged the 13th-ranked Dayton Flyers, 78-76, while the Gaels were beaten by the Princeton Tigers, 90-86.
Colorado played a nearly flawless game. They had a free throw rate of 0.250 (matching their season average) and an offensive rebounding percentage of 41.5 (above their season average of 32.8). Dayton recorded marks of 0.078 and 24.2, respectively, for those same stats. Iona, on the other hand, held Princeton to an offensive rebounding percentage of 12.5 (below their season average of 29.8). McKinley Wright IV had a solid performance for Colorado, contributing 29 points and 10 rebounds. Asante Gist was a key piece for Iona with 23 points.
The offensive glass should be a huge advantage for Colorado in this battle. The Buffaloes rank 59th in offensive rebounding percentage (31.4 percent), while Iona ranks 287th in defensive rebounding percentage (69.1 percent) dating back to the 2018-19 season.
Iona at Colorado Odds Pick
Basketball Tip: SU Winner – Colorado, ATS Winner – Iona, O/U – Under
Betting Notes (2018-Present):
- Colorado ranks 16th in three pointers allowed per game (20.5) while Iona ranks 216th (25.4).
- The Buffaloes average 13.1 assists per game, which ranks 139th in the NCAA. The Gaels rank 196th in assists allowed per game (15.4).
- Colorado averages 3.2 blocks per game, which ranks 55th in the nation. Iona ranks 91st in blocks allowed per game (3.4).
- The Buffaloes rank 49th in rebounds allowed per game (31.5) while the Gaels rank 188th (36.7).
- Iona averages 7.1 steals per game, which ranks 93rd in the country. Colorado ranks 174th in steals allowed per game (7.4).
