Read on to get betting odds and analysis in our Indiana State vs Iona NCAA Basketball prediction and preview and see who we think will win and cover the spread in Nassau.
Indiana State vs Iona Prediction
Betting on today's Sycamores and Gaels game? Catch the action at Baha Mar Convention Center in Nassau, Bahamas, as the Gaels hosts this showdown at 2:00 ET on FloH. Indiana State comes into this non-conference matchup as the -3.5 point favorite. The over/under line currently sits at 152 points.
Indiana State vs. Iona Matchup At A Glance
- Sport: NCAAB
- Teams: Indiana State Sycamores at Iona Gaels
- Where: Nassau at Baha Mar Convention Center
- Date: Saturday, November 30th
- Betting Odds INDST -3.5, INDST -180 | IONA +150 O/U 152
Sycamores Preview: Will Indiana State Make it Happen on the Road?
Indiana State Sycamores Recent Game/Games
Indiana State fell 86-81 to Arkansas State on Friday, November 29th. Despite the loss, the Sycamores, who were +9.5 point underdogs, managed to cover the spread.
After trailing 46-35 at halftime, Indiana State made a push in the 2nd half, scoring 46 points while allowing 40. The game’s total points reached 167, surpassing the O/U line of 157.
Sycamores Offense Breakdown
Indiana State put up 81 points in their last game, shooting 41.8% from the field. They hit 9 of 32 three-point attempts, good for 28.1%, while connecting on 54.3% of their two-point shots. At the free-throw line, they made 16 of 20 attempts, an 80% success rate.
Jaden Daughtry led the way with 21 points in just 20 minutes, shooting 10 of 11 from the field. Derrian Ford added 18 points, hitting 3 of 8 from beyond the arc, and Terrance Ford Jr. contributed 17 points, making 2 of 4 from three-point range.
Sycamores Team Defense
Indiana State's defense gave up 86 points, with their opponent shooting 41% from the field on 28 of 67 attempts. Inside the arc, they allowed 54% shooting, as their opponent made 19 of 35 two-point shots.
From three-point range, Indiana State's defense held their opponent to 28% shooting, with 9 made threes on 32 attempts. They also sent their opponent to the free-throw line 20 times, where they hit 16 free throws for 80%. Indiana State gave up 12 offensive rebounds.
Gaels Preview: Does Iona Have a Shot at a Home Win?
Iona improved to 5-0 on the season with a 62-51 win over Tarleton State on Friday. The Gaels, who were -6.5 favorites, covered the spread in this one.
Iona led 28-20 at halftime and scored 34 points in the 2nd half while allowing 31. The O/U line was set at 132, but the teams combined for just 113 points.
Gaels Offense Breakdown
Iona's offense put up 62 points in their last game, shooting 45.3% from the field with an effective field goal percentage of 52.8%. They hit 57.7% of their two-point attempts, while connecting on 33.3% from beyond the arc, going 9-for-27 from three-point range. At the free-throw line, the Gaels struggled, making just 5 of 10 attempts.
Bubu Benjamin led the way with 22 points, shooting 63.6% overall and 50% from three-point range. Dejour Reaves added 17 points on 70% shooting, and Justin Menard contributed 13 points, hitting 3 of 7 from deep. Iona finished with 11 assists and 10 offensive rebounds in the game.
Gaels Team Defense
Iona's defense was on point, giving up just 51 points while holding their opponent to 39% shooting from the field. They limited two-point attempts to 12/31, a 38% success rate.
From beyond the arc, Iona's opponent hit 5/12 threes, shooting 41%. The Gaels also sent them to the line 18 times, where they made 12 free throws (66%).
Sycamores vs Gaels Betting Odds, Trends & Analysis
- Across the Sycamores last five road games, the team averaged 79 points per game while allowing 82. Their record vs the spread in these contests was 2-3, while going 2-3 straight-up.
- Through their last five home contests, the Gaels offense has averaged 64 points per game while allowing an average of 75. Iona posted an overall record of 1-4 while going 2-3 ATS.
- Spanning across their last three games as the betting underdog, the Gaels have gone 1-2 vs the spread. Their overall record in these games was 1-2.
- Going back to their previous three games as the favorite, Indiana State has an ATS mark of 1-2 while going 1-2 straight up.
Indiana State vs Iona Prediction & Free Pick
- KnupSports.com Free Betting Prediction: Iona +3.5 Be sure to check out our other NCAA Basketball betting previews for this week. KnupSports.com also updates their sports betting picks page daily with plays across all sports.