The Iona Gaels (3-4) take on the Yale Bulldogs (6-6) at Hynes Athletics Center. The game starts at 7 p.m. ET on Tuesday, December 12, 2017, and will air on ESPN 3.
The Over/Under (O/U) for the game has been set at 156.5 points with Iona opening as a 3.5-point favorite.
Yale Bulldogs vs. Iona Gaels Betting Prediction
In the Bulldogs’ last game, they were defeated by the St. Bonaventure Bonnies, 75-67. St. Bonaventure’s turnover percentage was their biggest advantage over Yale. The Bonnies had a rate of 14.2 (worse than their season average of 14.2), while the Bulldogs posted a mark of 25.8 (above their season average of 17.1). Blake Reynolds had a solid game for Yale, recording 14 points and 11 rebounds.
The Gaels beat the Fairleigh Dickinson Knights in their last outing, 82-75. The Gaels knocked down 26 of their 33 free throws (78.8 percent) and had a turnover percentage of 9.0 (better than their season average of 14.8). Jan Svandrlik was the top scorer from either team with 27 points on 7-for-12 shooting.
Iona appears to have the edge on the offensive side of the ball. The Gaels rank 87th in offensive efficiency, while the Bulldogs rank 189th in defensive efficiency since the 2016-17 season.
Yale holds records of 6-6 straight up (SU) and 2-3 against the spread (ATS). Vegas tends to place the total low when the Bulldogs are involved, as 60.0 percent of their games have finished over the total.
Meanwhile, Iona is 3-4 SU and 3-2 ATS. Contrary to Yale, games featuring the Gaels tend to finish under the projected point total (60.0 percent).
Alex Copeland has averaged 17.0 points over the last five games for Yale.
Yale Bulldogs at Iona Gaels ATS Pick
Predictions: SU Winner – Iona, ATS Winner – Yale, O/U – Over
Notes
Betting Notes (2016-Present):
Yale averages 16.5 assists per game, which ranks 11th in the NCAA. Iona ranks 175th in assists allowed per game (14.8).
The Gaels rank 21st in steals allowed per game (4.8) while the Bulldogs rank 172nd (6.8).
Yale ranks 98th in rebounds allowed per game (33.3) while Iona ranks 230th (38.3).
The Bulldogs average 21.9 three pointers per game, which ranks 39th in the nation. The Gaels rank 136th in three pointers allowed per game (21.8).
Yale is 28th in the nation with 3.3 blocks allowed per game while Iona is 56th with 2.9 blocks allowed per game.
