Iona Gaels vs Vermont Catamounts Matchup

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

Vermont vs Iona Prediction

Making on a bet on this NCAA game featuring the Catamounts versus the Gaels? Tip off is at at 7:00 ET, and you can watch it all unfold on ESPN+. The game will be played at Hynes Athletics Center in New Rochelle, NY. In this non-conference matchup, Vermont is favored by -4 against Iona. The over/under for the game is 135.5 points.

Vermont vs. Iona Matchup At A Glance

Sport: NCAAB
Teams: Vermont Catamounts at Iona Gaels
Where: New Rochelle at Hynes Athletics Center
Date: Friday, November 15th
Betting Odds VERM -4, VERM -180 | IONA +146 O/U 135.5

Catamounts Preview: Taking a Look at the Catamounts Chances on the Road

Vermont Catamounts Recent Game/Games

Vermont dropped their season opener on Saturday, falling 65-51 to Merrimack on the road. Entering the game as -7.5 favorites, the Catamounts not only lost but also failed to cover the spread.

Trailing 28-22 at halftime, Vermont allowed 37 points in the second half while scoring 29. The game’s total points of 116 came in under the O/U line of 126.

Catamounts Offense Breakdown

Vermont's offense struggled in their last game, managing just 51 points on 33.3% shooting from the field. Their effective field goal percentage was 40.4%, with two-point shooting at 36.7% and three-point shooting at 29.6% (8/27).

TJ Long led the way with 22 points, hitting 6 of 15 from beyond the arc. Adam Clark added 19 points and 6 assists, despite shooting 29.2% overall.

Catamounts Team Defense

Vermont held their opponent to 65 points, allowing them to shoot 39% from the field. The Catamounts limited two-point opportunities, with their opponent hitting just 37% of their shots inside the arc (16/43).

From three-point range, Vermont's opponent shot 44%, making 8 of 18 attempts. They also went 9/10 from the free-throw line. Vermont gave up 12 offensive rebounds in the game.

Gaels Preview: Is A Home Victory Likely for Underdog Iona?

Iona's season got off to a rocky start with a 64-58 loss to Delaware on Tuesday. The Gaels, who were -6.5 favorites at home, not only lost but also failed to cover the spread. The game’s total points of 122 fell well short of the 154.5 O/U line.

After trailing 30-18 at halftime, Iona mounted a comeback, scoring 40 points in the 2nd half while allowing 34. Despite the improved offense, it wasn’t enough to overcome their early deficit.

Gaels Offense Breakdown

Iona's offense struggled in their last game, managing just 58 points on 30.1% shooting from the field. Their effective field goal percentage was 32.9%, and they hit only 18.2% of their three-point attempts, going 4-for-22 from beyond the arc. The Gaels also had a tough time at the free-throw line, converting just 45.5% of their attempts.

Yaphet Moundi was a bright spot, shooting 75% from the field and grabbing 18 rebounds. Dejour Reaves and Moundi both scored 16 points, while Niels Lane and Tahron Allen added 14 points each, with Allen hitting both of his three-point attempts.

Gaels Team Defense

Defensively, Iona held their opponent to just 64 points on 30% shooting from the field, including 35% on two-point attempts (18/51).

The Gaels also limited their opponent's three-point shooting, allowing just 4 made threes on 22 attempts (18%).

Catamounts vs Gaels Betting Odds, Trends & Analysis

Through their last three road contests, the Catamounts offense has averaged 53 points per game while allowing an average of 73. Vermont posted an overall record of 1-2 while going 1-2 ATS.
Although Iona has a straight up record of 3-7 in their last ten home games, they have not held up as well vs the spread going 4-6. The team averaged 70 points per game in these games.
Going back to their previous ten games as the underdog, Iona has an ATS mark of 4-6 while going 1-9 straight up.
In their last five contests as the favorite, Vermont has a poor record vs the spread going 0-5. But, they still put together a straight up mark of 4-1.