The Iona Gaels (1-1) clash against the Long Beach State 49ers (1-3) in the MGM Resorts Main Event Middleweight at T-Mobile Arena. The game gets underway at 5 p.m. ET on Monday, November 19, 2018.
Iona Gaels vs. Long Beach State 49ers Free Prediction
The Gaels are trying to rebound after their 90-83 loss to the New Mexico Lobos in their last contest. New Mexico’s effective field goal percentage was their largest strength over Iona. The Lobos had a rate of 0.623, while the Gaels posted a mark of 0.475. Isaiah Still put together a good outing for Iona, putting up 15 points, eight rebounds and five steals.
The last time the 49ers took the court, they lost big to the No. 17 Mississippi State Bulldogs, 79-51. Mississippi State won the rebounding battle. The Bulldogs had more offensive rebounds (20 vs. nine), defensive rebounds (32 vs. 25) and total rebounds (52 vs. 34). With four points and five rebounds, Long Beach State’s Mason Riggins put together a good game.
There should be plenty of transition action in this matchup that features two of the nation’s more fast-paced teams. Long Beach State ranks 48th in possessions per game (72.7) and Iona is 56th (72.4) dating back to last season.
Iona vs. Long Beach State Odds Pick
Prediction: SU Winner – Iona, ATS Winner – Iona, O/U – Over
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Notes
Betting Notes (2017-Present):
Iona ranks 23rd in steals allowed per game (5.0) while Long Beach State ranks 274th (8.0).
The Gaels rank 58th in three pointers attempted per game (24.9) while the 49ers rank 307th (17.7).
Iona averages 15.9 assists per game, which ranks 35th in the NCAA. Long Beach State ranks 256th in assists allowed per game (14.9).
The 49ers rank 128th in rebounds per game (36.4) while the Gaels rank 281st in rebounds allowed per game (37.8).
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