Iona Gaels vs Mount St. Mary’s Mountaineers Matchup

Read on to get betting odds and analysis in our Iona vs Mount St. Mary's NCAA Basketball prediction and preview and see who we think will win and cover the spread in Emmitsburg.

Iona vs Mount St. Mary's Prediction

Making on a bet on this NCAA game featuring the Gaels versus the Mountaineers? Tip off is at at 7:00 ET, and you can watch it all unfold on ESPN+. The game will be played at Knott Arena in Emmitsburg, MD. This Metro Atlantic Athletic conference matchup has an over/under of 140 points, and Mount St. Mary's is favored to win by -1 at home vs. Iona.

Iona vs. Mount St. Mary's Matchup At A Glance

Sport: NCAAB
Teams: Iona Gaels at Mount St. Mary's Mountaineers
Where: Emmitsburg at Knott Arena
Date: Thursday, February 6th
Betting Odds MSTM -1, IONA -110 | MSTM -110 O/U 140

Gaels Preview: Can Iona Grab a Win on the Road?

Iona Gaels Recent Game/Games

Iona improved to 9-13 on the season with an 87-64 home win over Fairfield on Sunday. The Gaels entered the game as 5-point favorites and covered the spread, while the total points of 151 went over the pre-game line of 142.5.

Iona took control early, leading 48-32 at halftime. They maintained their momentum in the 2nd half, outscoring Fairfield 39-32 to secure the win.

Gaels Offense Breakdown

Iona put up 87 points in their last game, shooting 44.4% from the field with an effective field goal percentage of 50.8%. They hit 40% from beyond the arc, going 8-for-20, and were strong at the free-throw line, connecting on 85.2% of their attempts (23-for-27). The Gaels also grabbed 19 offensive rebounds and dished out 14 assists.

Yaphet Moundi was a force, scoring 25 points and pulling down 20 rebounds in just 25 minutes, shooting 66.7% from the field. Deon Perry added 20 points, hitting 4-of-8 from three-point range, while Dejour Reaves contributed 19 points and 7 rebounds.

Gaels Team Defense

Despite Iona's defense allowing 64 points, they couldn't stop the opposing team from shooting 44% from the field. The Gaels gave up 28 field goals on 63 attempts, with 20 of those coming from two-point range, where the other team shot 46%.

From beyond the arc, Iona's opponents hit 8 threes on 20 attempts, good for 40%. The Gaels also sent the other team to the free-throw line 27 times, where they converted 23 of their shots, an 85% success rate. Iona allowed 19 offensive rebounds in the game.

Mountaineers Preview: Can the Mountaineers Secure a Win at Home?

Mount St. Mary's Mountaineers Recent Game/Games

The Mountaineers improved to 12-9 on the season with a 79-64 road win over Saint Peter's on Sunday. Entering the game as +4 underdogs, Mount St. Mary's not only pulled off the upset but also covered the spread.

Mount St. Mary's led 39-32 at halftime and maintained their momentum in the 2nd half, outscoring the Peacocks 40-32. The game’s total points of 143 went over the pre-game line of 127.5.

Mountaineers Offense Breakdown

Mount St. Mary's put up 79 points in their last game, shooting 51.9% from the field with an effective field goal percentage of 59.6%. They connected on 42.1% of their three-point attempts, hitting 8 of 19 from deep, and were nearly perfect from the free-throw line, making 17 of 19 for 89.5%.

Jedy Cordilia was a standout, shooting 69.2% from the field, while Dallas Hobbs led the team with 22 points. Marcus Randolph and Cordilia both added 18 points, and Armoni Zeigler contributed 17. The Mountaineers also grabbed 13 offensive rebounds and dished out 17 assists in the win.

Mountaineers Team Defense

Mount St. Mary's defense held their opponent to 64 points on 38% shooting from the field, as they went 23/60. They allowed 15 two-point baskets on 32 attempts, a 46% conversion rate.

From beyond the arc, the Mountaineers limited their opponent to 8/28 shooting, or 28%. They also sent them to the free-throw line 14 times, where they made 10, shooting 71%. Mount St. Mary's gave up 14 offensive rebounds.

Gaels vs Mountaineers Betting Odds, Trends & Analysis

Across their three previous road games, Iona has an ATS mark of 1-2. Their straight up record in these matchups was 1-2 while averaging 64 points per game.
Through their last ten home games, Mount St. Mary's has an ATS record of just 8-2. However, their overall record was 6-4 while averaging 69 points per game.
Iona has done well both straight up and vs the spread as the underdog, going 3-2 SU and 3-2 ATS in their last five games.
Going back to their previous three games as the favorite, Mount St. Mary's has an ATS mark of 0-3 while going 1-2 straight up.