It will be a battle between MAAC opponents when the Iona Gaels (5-10, 3-1 MAAC) welcome the Marist Red Foxes (6-10, 1-3 MAAC) to the Hynes Athletics Center. The game begins at 7 p.m. ET on Friday, January 18, 2019.
Marist Red Foxes vs. Iona Gaels ATS Prediction
The Red Foxes are trying to rebound after their 72-63 loss to the Saint Peter’s Peacocks in their last outing. Saint Peter’s’ rebounding was their biggest strength. The Peacocks had more offensive rebounds (12 vs. four), defensive rebounds (28 vs. 16) and total rebounds (40 vs. 20). Brian Parker led Marist in scoring with 17 points on 5-for-9 shooting.
In the Gaels’ last game, they easily got past the Canisius Golden Griffins, 88-70. Iona’s effective field goal percentage was their biggest strength over Canisius. The Gaels had a rate of 0.661 (above their season average of 0.534), while the Golden Griffins posted a mark of 0.429 (below their season average of 0.481). With 17 points and 11 rebounds, Ben Perez had a good game for Iona.
Opposite tempos will be on display in this contest. Iona prefers to play up-tempo (36th in possessions per game), while Marist is more half-court-oriented (327th in possessions per game).
After the Gaels won the lone contest against the Red Foxes last season, 98-64, this will be the first matchup of the year between these two teams. The Gaels had a much better turnover percentage (8.6 vs. 18.7) and had a better free throw rate (0.164 vs. 0.108).
Marist Red Foxes at Iona Gaels Free Pick
Prediction: SU Winner – Marist, ATS Winner – Iona, O/U – Over
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Notes
Betting Notes:
Marist ranks 134th in assists allowed per game (13.4) while Iona ranks 231st (17.5).
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The Red Foxes’ average margin of defeat in their last five games has been 2.2, down from 2.4 for the season.
During their last five games, the Gaels have scored an average of 89.2 points per game (8.9 above their season average) and allowed an average of 82.8 points per game (1.1 below their season average).
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