The Princeton Tigers (4-4) square off against the Iona Gaels (2-6) at Boardwalk Hall. The game begins at 11:30 a.m. ET on Saturday, December 15, 2018.
Iona Gaels vs. Princeton Tigers Betting Prediction
The last time the Gaels played, 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 played a pivotal role for Iona with 12 points and nine assists.
Princeton won big over the DeSales Bulldogs in their last matchup, 85-51. Princeton had a much better free throw rate (0.333 vs. 0.050) and had a much better offensive rebounding percentage (48.8 vs. 24.4). Myles Stephens was the top scorer from either team with 21 points on 7-for-16 shooting from the field.
Points at the line might be scarce for Princeton in this meeting. Dating back to the 2017-18 season, the Tigers rank 266th in the country with a free throw attempt (FTA) rate of 0.207, while Iona ranks 92nd in FTA rate allowed (0.204). Moreover, the Gaels rank 296th in offensive rebounding percentage (24.6 percent), while the Tigers rank 58th in defensive rebounding percentage (74.6 percent).
Iona Gaels vs. Princeton Tigers Pick
Prediction: SU Winner – Princeton, ATS Winner – Princeton, O/U – Over
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Notes
Betting Notes (2017-Present):
Iona ranks 49th in assists per game (15.5) while Princeton ranks 203rd (12.3).
The Tigers rank 125th in rebounds allowed per game (34.3) while the Gaels rank 241st (37.9).
Princeton averages 26.2 three pointers per game, which ranks 41st in the country. Iona ranks 145th in three pointers allowed per game (22.3).
The Gaels rank 41st in steals allowed per game (5.3) while the Tigers rank 64th (5.6).
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