It will be a battle between MAAC opponents when the Marist Red Foxes (7-13, 2-6 MAAC) welcome the Iona Gaels (7-12, 5-3 MAAC) to the McCann Center. The game starts at 7 p.m. ET on Thursday, January 31, 2019.
Iona Gaels vs. Marist Red Foxes Betting Prediction
In the Gaels’ last outing, they were beaten by the Fairfield Stags, 80-68. Fairfield’s 13.6 turnover percentage was their largest strength over Iona, who had a rate of 23.8. The Stags’ mark was better than their season average of 17.5, while the Gaels’ was above their season average of 16.6. E.J. Crawford was the top scorer from either team with 28 points on 11-for-15 shooting.
The Red Foxes lost a tough one against the Rider Broncs in their last contest, 86-85. Rider’s turnover percentage was their largest strength over Marist. The Broncs posted a mark of 11.4 (better than their season average of 15.9), while the Red Foxes had a rate of 17.7. Marist’s Ryan Funk had a solid performance, leading both teams in scoring with 32 points on 10-for-15 shooting.
This will be the second game of the season between these two teams. In the first, the Red Foxes lost 90-77. Funk recorded 21 points and six rebounds. The Gaels made 24 of their 26 free throws (92.3 percent) and had a much better turnover percentage (11.8 vs. 17.7).
Marist figures to have the advantage on the offensive side of the ball. The Red Foxes rank 79th in effective field goal percentage (0.537), while Iona ranks 315th in effective field goal percentage allowed (0.538). Opposite styles will be on display in this battle. The fast-breaking Gaels rank 33rd in possessions per game, while the more half-court oriented Red Foxes rank 325th.
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Notes
Betting Notes:
Iona ranks 69th in three pointers attempted per game (25.1) while Marist ranks 257th in three pointers allowed per game (26.0).
The Red Foxes rank 88th in rebounds allowed per game (33.4) while the Gaels rank 247th (37.9).
Marist ranks 159th in assists allowed per game (13.6) while Iona ranks 254th (16.9).
The Red Foxes rank 35th in blocks allowed per game (2.6) while the Gaels rank 108th (3.4).
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The Gaels have outscored opponents by an average of 4.6 points in their last five games. For the season, Iona has lost by an average of 2.6 points.
During their last five games, the Red Foxes have scored an average of 73.0 points per game (4.5 above their season average) and allowed an average of 77.2 points per game (6.1 above their season average).
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