The Iona Gaels (2-7) and the Yale Bulldogs (6-3), who both like to play up-tempo, will clash at John J. Lee Amphitheater. The game is scheduled to begin at 2 p.m. ET on Saturday, December 22, 2018.
Iona Gaels at Yale Bulldogs ATS Prediction
In the Gaels’ last outing, they beat the Albany Great Danes, 72-68. The Gaels had a much better turnover percentage (16.0 vs. 25.3) and had a better free throw rate (0.281 vs. 0.259). Rickey McGill had a good outing for Iona, finishing with 12 points and nine assists.
The Bulldogs were victorious over the California Golden Bears in their last outing, 76-59. Yale’s 0.567 effective field goal percentage was their largest strength over California, who had a mark of 0.373. With 16 points and six rebounds, Azar Swain played well for Yale.
The Gaels won the lone contest against the Bulldogs last season, 83-67. The Gaels had a much better effective field goal percentage (0.657 vs. 0.482) and had a better free throw rate (0.222 vs. 0.211).
There could be a fair amount of transition action in this contest that showcases two of the nation’s more fast-paced teams. Yale ranks 21st in possessions per game (71.3) and Iona is 37th (72.8) since last season. Furthermore, the Gaels rank 43rd in free throw attempt (FTA) rate (0.236), while the Bulldogs rank 301st in opponents’ FTA rate (0.247).
Iona Gaels vs. Yale Bulldogs Betting Pick
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Notes
Betting Notes (2017-Present):
Yale ranks 26th in assists per game (16.6) while Iona ranks 210th in assists allowed per game (15.2).
The Bulldogs average 35.0 rebounds per game, which ranks 54th in the country. The Gaels rank 205th in rebounds allowed per game (37.8).
Iona averages 7.0 steals per game, which ranks 36th in the NCAA. Yale ranks 177th in steals allowed per game (7.3).
The Gaels rank 84th in three pointers attempted per game (24.8) while the Bulldogs rank 175th in three pointers allowed per game (21.1).
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