Iona Gaels vs Marist Red Foxes Matchup

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

Marist vs Iona Prediction

Making on a bet on this NCAA game featuring the Red Foxes 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. The odds for this Metro Atlantic Athletic conference game currently have Iona as the -1.5 point favorite with the over/under line sitting at 133.5 points.

Marist vs. Iona Matchup At A Glance

Sport: NCAAB
Teams: Marist Red Foxes at Iona Gaels
Where: New Rochelle at Hynes Athletics Center
Date: Friday, January 3rd
Betting Odds IONA -1.5, MARIST +101 | IONA -123 O/U 133.5

Red Foxes Preview: Can the Red Foxes Offense Score Enough in New Rochelle?

Marist improved to 9-2 on the season with a 69-51 win over Binghamton on Sunday, December 29th. The Red Foxes, who were -6.5 favorites, covered the spread at home. The game’s total points fell short of the 131.5 O/U line, with a combined 120 points.

After trailing 27-23 at halftime, Marist turned things around in the 2nd half, outscoring Binghamton 46-24.

Red Foxes Offense Breakdown

Marist put up 69 points in their last game, shooting 50% from the field and 43.8% from three-point range, hitting 7 of 16 attempts. Their effective field goal percentage was 57.1%, with a 52.5% mark on two-point shots.

Elijah Lewis led the way, shooting 87.5% overall and hitting all 3 of his three-point attempts, finishing with 21 points, 6 rebounds, and 6 assists. The Red Foxes had 16 assists as a team, with 7 offensive rebounds.

Red Foxes Team Defense

Despite Marist's defensive efforts, they allowed 51 points while giving up a 50% shooting performance from the field. The opposing team made 28 of their 56 shots.

From beyond the arc, the other team hit 7 of 16 threes, shooting 43%. They also went 6/9 from the free-throw line, shooting 66%. Marist allowed 7 offensive rebounds.

Gaels Preview: Can The Gaels Secure a Home Victory?

Iona Gaels Recent Game/Games

Iona’s season struggles continued on Sunday with a 67-61 home loss to Harvard, dropping their record to 4-9. The Gaels, who were -5.5 favorites, not only lost but also failed to cover the spread.

After a 26-26 tie at halftime, Iona was outscored 41-35 in the second half. The game’s total points of 128 fell short of the 139.5 O/U line.

Gaels Offense Breakdown

Iona struggled offensively in their last game, shooting just 34.3% from the field and 16.7% from three-point range, hitting only 3 of 18 attempts. Their effective field goal percentage was 35.8%, but they did manage to hit 85.7% of their free throws, going 12 for 14.

Dejour Reaves led the Gaels with 22 points, while Thomas Batties II and Austin Hunt each added 16. Tey Barbour contributed 14 points, hitting 3 of 5 threes, and Chandler Pigge was efficient, shooting 62.5% from the field and 50% from beyond the arc.

Gaels Team Defense

Even though Iona allowed 18 offensive rebounds, they held their opponent to 67 points on 34% shooting from the field. The Gaels limited their opponent's two-point shooting to 40% (20/49).

Iona's defense was particularly effective from beyond the arc, where they held their opponent to just 3 made threes on 18 attempts (16%). Their opponent did shoot well from the free-throw line, going 12/14 (85%).

Red Foxes vs Gaels Betting Odds, Trends & Analysis

Across the Red Foxes last ten road games, the team averaged 68 points per game while allowing 68. Their record vs the spread in these contests was 4-5-1, while going 5-5 straight-up.
Iona has a 1-2 record in their last three home games. In this stretch, they averaged 68 points per game while allowing 75. The team also performed well vs the spread at 2-1.
Looking back on the team's last five games as the underdog, the Red Foxes have a straight up record of 1-4. Their record vs the spread in these games was 2-3.
Looking back on the team's last five games as the favorite, the Gaels have a straight up record of 2-3. Their record vs the spread in these games was 1-4.