Saint Peter’s vs Iona Preview, Odds, Predictions (Feb. 20)
- The Peacocks struggle on the road with a 3-8 record.
- The Gaels have a solid homecourt advantage with a 9-3 record.
- This marks the 132nd all-time matchup between the two MAAC squads.
The MAAC will be active on Friday evening as the Saint Peter’s Peacocks go on the road to face the Iona Gaels. The latter stand out as the slight favorite, showing how much of a toss-up this game will be between the two squads.
How to Watch
- When: Friday, Feb. 20, 7 pm ET
- Where: Hynes Athletics Center, New Rochelle, New York
- How to Watch: ESPN+
NCAA Matchup Odds & Lines
| Team | Odds | Spread | Totals |
|---|---|---|---|
| Saint Peter’s | -110 | +1 | O140 |
| Iona | -110 | -1 | U140 |
Game Preview
The Peacocks (15-9, 12-4 MAAC) finds themselves in the race for the regular-season title, only trailing Merrimack by a slim margin. Losing to Sacred Heart on Feb. 13, they bounced back with a win over Fairfield on Feb. 15. The Peacocks rank third in the conference in total defense while causing the third most turnovers in the MAAC. Brent Bland leads the unit with averages of 14.3 points and 4.7 rebounds per game. On another note, Bryce Eaton has impressed with his playmaking by producing 10.6 points, 3.9 assists and 3.1 rebounds per contest.
The Gaels (15-12, 7-9 MAAC) are trying to stay alive in the conference tournament picture, holding the 10th and last eligible spot in the playoff standings. They have lost four of their last five games, competing with Niagara for the final postseason spot. CJ Anthony averages 14 points per game, putting him 13th in the MAAC in scoring. Toby Harris comes next as the team’s best 3-point shooter, recording 77 made triples and counting on a 40.7% clip.
Saint Peter’s vs Iona Head-to-Head
The two programs have had 132 meetings in their history, and the result is 76-56 for the Gaels. The last matchup was in January this year when Saint Peter’s won 77-63 on the road.
Saint Peter’s vs Iona Predictions
Saint Peter’s already secured its place in the MAAC Tournament, having one of the best records in the conference. However, they have a chance to compete for the regular-season title as a win here will bolster their chances. However, their road struggles leave them vulnerable as Iona can defend homecourt with quality play on both sides of the ball to stun the Peacocks. Our betting pick here is the Gaels to defend a 1-point spread.
- Free NCAAB pick:Â Iona Gaels -1
