It will be a battle between MAAC opponents when the Monmouth Hawks (5-14, 4-2 MAAC) welcome the Iona Gaels (6-10, 4-1 MAAC) to the OceanFirst Bank Center. The game will air on ESPN 3 at 1 p.m. ET on Sunday, January 20, 2019.
Iona Gaels at Monmouth Hawks Betting Prediction
In the Gaels’ last matchup, they beat the Marist Red Foxes, 90-77. The Gaels made 24 of their 26 free throws (92.3 percent) and had a turnover percentage of 11.8 (better than their season average of 16.9). Iona received a boost from Rickey McGill, who contributed 16 points, seven assists and five rebounds.
The Hawks were victorious over the Fairfield Stags in their last contest, 74-57. Converting at the free throw line was one of Monmouth’s largest advantages. They were 19-23 (82.6 percent), while the Stags were just 9-22 (40.9 percent). With 15 points and eight rebounds, Diago Quinn put together a solid outing for Monmouth.
This is the second game of the season between these two teams. In the first, McGill scored a game-high 29 points and the Gaels defeated the Hawks 103-84. The Gaels made 24 of their 34 free throws (70.6 percent) and had a much better offensive rebounding percentage (29.0 vs. 20.0).
The physical Monmouth offense could be living from the free throw line in this matchup. The Hawks currently rank 85th in the country with a free throw attempt (FTA) rate of 0.268, while Iona ranks 192nd in FTA rate allowed (0.233). Furthermore, the Gaels’ 60th-ranked offense (effective field goal percentage of 0.545) will battle against the Hawks’ 290th-ranked defense (effective field goal percentage allowed of 0.531).
Iona Gaels vs. Monmouth Hawks Odds Pick
College Basketball Pick: SU Winner – Monmouth, ATS Winner – Monmouth, O/U – Over
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Notes
Betting Notes:
Iona ranks 66th in three pointers attempted per game (25.5) while Monmouth ranks 266th (17.2).
The Gaels rank 106th in assists per game (14.2) while the Hawks rank 233rd (10.7).
Iona ranks 48th in steals allowed per game (5.6) while Monmouth ranks 138th (7.1).
The Hawks rank 174th in rebounds allowed per game (36.0) while the Gaels rank 236th (38.0).
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The Gaels have outscored opponents by an average of 10.4 points in their last five games. For the season, Iona has been defeated by an average of 2.6 points.
During their last five games, the Hawks have scored an average of 69.2 points per game (5.5 above their season average) and allowed an average of 59.8 points per game (13.1 below their season average).
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