Colgate Raiders vs Iona Gaels Matchup

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

Iona vs Colgate Prediction

The Gaels and Raiders are set to face off at 1:00 ET on ESPN+. The Raiders will host the game at Cotterell Court in Hamilton, NY. The over/under line for this matchup is currently at 138.5 points, and Colgate is favored by -4.5 at home against Iona.

Iona vs. Colgate Matchup At A Glance

Sport: NCAAB
Teams: Iona Gaels at Colgate Raiders
Where: Hamilton at Cotterell Court
Date: Sunday, December 22nd
Betting Odds COLG -4.5, IONA +166 | COLG -207 O/U 138.5

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

Iona improved to 3-8 on the season with a 72-63 win over Saint Peter’s on Sunday. The Gaels were +1 underdogs but covered the spread with the victory.

After leading 32-23 at halftime, Iona scored and allowed 40 points in the 2nd half. The game’s total points of 135 went over the O/U line of 131.

Gaels Offense Breakdown

Marcus Randolph led the way for Iona with 29 points, hitting 4 of 9 from deep, while Dejour Reaves added 19 points, connecting on 2 of 3 from beyond the arc. James Patterson contributed 18 points and 11 rebounds.

As a team, the Gaels shot 42% from the field, with a 33.3% mark from three-point range. They also grabbed 20 offensive rebounds and made 24 of 35 free throws, shooting 68.6% from the line.

Gaels Team Defense

Despite Iona giving up 63 points, their defense held strong, limiting their opponent to 42% shooting from the field. The Gaels allowed 21 field goals on 50 attempts.

From beyond the arc, Iona's defense gave up 6 threes on 18 attempts, with their opponent shooting 33% from three-point range. The Gaels also sent their opponent to the line 35 times, where they hit 24 free throws, shooting 68%.

Raiders Preview: Will Colgate Win at Home?

Colgate Raiders Recent Game/Games

Colgate improved to 2-9 on the season with a 65-60 win over Vermont on Sunday. The Raiders were +1.5 point underdogs going into the game and covered the spread with the win. The total points for the game were 125, just under the O/U line of 128.5.

Colgate led 28-26 at halftime and outscored Vermont 37-34 in the second half to secure the win. The Raiders will look to build on this victory as they move forward in the season.

Raiders Offense Breakdown

Colgate's offense put up 65 points in their last game, shooting 41.5% from the field and 30.4% from beyond the arc. Their effective field goal percentage was 49.1%, and they connected on 77.8% of their free throws, going 14-for-18 at the line.

Nick Fiorillo led the way, hitting 5 of 7 threes and finishing with 23 points and 6 rebounds. TJ Hurley added 19 points, while Nicolas Louis-Jacques contributed 17 points, knocking down 3 of 7 from deep.

Raiders Team Defense

Colgate's defense held their opponent to 60 points, allowing them to shoot 41% from the field on 22 of 53 attempts. Inside the arc, the opposing team made 15 of 30 shots, good for 50% shooting.

From three-point range, Colgate's defense limited their opponent to 7 of 23 shooting, or 30%. The opposing team also went to the free-throw line 18 times, converting 14 of those attempts for 77%. Colgate gave up just 5 offensive rebounds.

Gaels vs Raiders Betting Odds, Trends & Analysis

Although Iona has a straight up record of 2-8 in their last ten road games, they have not held up as well vs the spread going 4-6. The team averaged 64 points per game in these games.
When looking at their past ten home matchups, Colgate has an ATS record of 5-5 while averaging 65 per game. The team went 1-9 overall in these games.
Through their last three games as the betting underdog, the Gaels have a strong record vs the spread going 3-0. Their straight up mark in these contests is 1-2.
Spanning across their last ten games as the betting favorite, the Raiders have gone 2-8 vs the spread. Their overall record in these games was 6-4.