Iona Gaels vs Saint Peter’s Peacocks Matchup

Read on to get betting odds and analysis in our Saint Peter's vs Iona NCAA Basketball prediction and preview and see who we think will win and cover the spread in New Rochelle.

Saint Peter's vs Iona Prediction

Betting on today's Peacocks and Gaels game? Catch the action at Hynes Athletics Center in New Rochelle, NY, as the Gaels hosts this showdown at 1:00 ET on ESPN+. The over/under for this game is set at 131.5 points, and Iona is favored by -1 vs. Saint Peter's in a Metro Atlantic Athletic conference matchup.

Saint Peter's vs. Iona Matchup At A Glance

  • Sport: NCAAB
  • Teams: Saint Peter's Peacocks at Iona Gaels
  • Where: New Rochelle at Hynes Athletics Center
  • Date: Sunday, December 8th
  • Betting Odds IONA -1, STPETE -105 | IONA -117 O/U 131.5

Peacocks Preview: Does Saint Peter's Have A Chance at Hynes Athletics Center?

Saint Peter's Peacocks Recent Game/Games

The Peacocks dropped to 3-4 on the season after a 70-67 road loss to the Jaspers on Friday. Despite being -9.5 favorites, Saint Peter's failed to cover the spread. The game’s total points of 137 went over the 134.5 O/U line.

Saint Peter's led 38-35 at halftime but managed only 29 points in the 2nd half while allowing 35. The Peacocks will need to tighten up defensively and find more consistency on offense moving forward.

Peacocks Offense Breakdown

Saint Peter's struggled offensively in their last game, shooting just 34.3% from the field and 32.6% on two-point attempts. They hit 37.5% from beyond the arc, connecting on 9 of 24 attempts, and finished with an effective field goal percentage of 41.8%.

Armoni Zeigler led the Peacocks with 18 points and 8 rebounds, shooting 61.5% from the field. Will Sydnor added 16 points on 63.6% shooting, while Fraser Roxburgh contributed 17 points. Saint Peter's also grabbed 17 offensive rebounds and dished out just 9 assists in the game.

Peacocks Team Defense

Saint Peter's Peacocks gave up 70 points on 40% shooting from the field in their last game. They allowed 55% shooting on two-point attempts, with the opposing team hitting 20 of 36 shots inside the arc.

From three-point range, Saint Peter's held their opponent to just 5 of 26 shooting, or 19%. They also sent the other team to the free-throw line 21 times, where they made 15, a 71% success rate. Saint Peter's allowed 13 offensive rebounds.

Gaels Preview: Do the Gaels Have What it Takes to Win as Home Favorites?

Iona Gaels Recent Game/Games

The Gaels fell to 2-8 on the season after an 83-59 road loss to Sacred Heart on Friday, December 6th. Iona, who entered the game as -1.5 favorites, not only lost but also failed to cover the spread. The total points for the game were 142, just under the O/U line of 142.5.

Iona found themselves in a deep hole early, trailing 47-26 at halftime. They scored 33 points in the 2nd half but allowed 36, unable to make up any ground.

Gaels Offense Breakdown

Iona struggled offensively in their last game, shooting just 36.7% from the field and 21.4% from beyond the arc, connecting on only 3 of 14 three-point attempts. Their effective field goal percentage was 40%, and they managed 59 points overall. At the free-throw line, the Gaels hit 75%, making 12 of 16 attempts.

Anquan Hill led the way with 18 points, shooting 7 of 10 from the field and hitting both of his three-point attempts. Dejour Reaves added 17 points, though he shot 7 of 16 overall and 1 of 4 from deep. Amiri Stewart contributed 13 points and 7 assists, while Bryce Johnson chipped in 14 points, hitting 5 of 8 shots and making his lone three-point attempt.

Gaels Team Defense

Despite Iona's defensive efforts, they gave up 83 points in their last game, with the opposing team shooting 49% from the field. The Gaels allowed 54% shooting on two-point attempts, as the other team connected on 18 of 33 shots inside the arc.

From three-point range, Iona's defense couldn't contain their opponent, who hit 10 of 24 threes, shooting 41%. The Gaels also sent the other team to the free-throw line 21 times, where they made 17 free throws, shooting 81%. Iona allowed 10 offensive rebounds in the game.

Peacocks vs Gaels Betting Odds, Trends & Analysis

  • Through their last ten road contests, the Peacocks offense has averaged 64 points per game while allowing an average of 68. Saint Peter's posted an overall record of 5-5 while going 7-3 ATS.
  • Through their last five home contests, the Gaels offense has averaged 61 points per game while allowing an average of 76. Iona posted an overall record of 1-4 while going 2-3 ATS.
  • Looking back on the team's last five games as the underdog, the Peacocks have a straight up record of 1-4. Their record vs the spread in these games was 4-1.
  • Going back to their last three games as the favorite, the Gaels have a straight up record of 1-2. But, their mark vs the spread was just 1-2.

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