Saint Peter’s Peacocks at Iona Gaels ATS Prediction 01/03/20

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The Saint Peter’s Peacocks (3-6) will be at the Hynes Athletics Center to go head-to-head with the Iona Gaels (2-5) in a MAAC matchup. Action begins at 7 p.m. ET on Friday, January 3, 2020.

Saint Peter’s Peacocks at Iona Gaels ATS Odds

Both teams fell in their last contest. The Gaels were blown out by the Colorado Buffaloes, 99-54, while the Peacocks lost a close one to the Hampton Pirates, 70-67.

Saint Peter’s held Hampton to an offensive rebounding percentage of 23.3 (below their season average of 29.6) while Iona had a better turnover percentage (18.4 vs. 17.8). E.J. Crawford played a key role for Iona with 14 points. Meanwhile, Saint Peter’s was lifted by Daryl Banks III, who recorded 17 points.

The Gaels dominated this series last year, emerging victorious in both games. In the last contest, Iona won 73-71. Iona had a much better turnover percentage (7.2 vs. 24.4). Saint Peter’s, meanwhile, had a much better offensive rebounding percentage (35.0 vs. 19.4).

The aggressive Iona offense could be living from the charity stripe in this meeting. Since last season, the Gaels rank 44th in the nation with a free throw attempt (FTA) rate of 0.273, while Saint Peter’s has been among the NCAA’s most foul-prone squads (giving up a 334th-ranked FTA rate of 0.288). Also, the Peacocks could control the offensive glass in this showdown as they rank fourth in the nation in offensive rebounding percentage at 32.4 percent. The Gaels, meanwhile, rank 282nd in defensive rebounding percentage (69.1 percent).

Saint Peter’s Peacocks at Iona Gaels Pick

Prediction: SU Winner – Iona, ATS Winner – Saint Peter’s, O/U – Over

Betting Notes (2018-Present):

  • Iona ranks 57th in three pointers attempted per game (25.6) while Saint Peter’s ranks 261st (17.7).
  • The Gaels rank 142nd in assists per game (13.0) while the Peacocks rank 234th (9.6).
  • Saint Peter’s ranks 49th in blocks per game (5.3) while Iona ranks 122nd (2.9).
  • The Peacocks rank 34th in rebounds per game (34.0) while the Gaels rank 213th (34.0).
  • Iona ranks 91st in steals per game (7.2) while Saint Peter’s ranks 187th in steals allowed per game (7.6).