Iona vs Mount St. Mary’s Prediction 3/15/25 College Basketball Picks Today
Mt. St. Mary's (21-12) vs. Iona (17-16)
March 15, 2025 7:30 pm EDT
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The Mount St. Mary’s Mountaineers and Iona Gaels meet Saturday in the college basketball MAAC Final at the Jim Whelan Boardwalk Hall. Here’s a Iona vs Mount St. Mary’s Prediction. This article will include a Iona vs Mount St. Mary’s Pick.
Mount St. Mary’s Mountaineers Betting Preview
The Mount St. Mary’s Mountaineers recently played Fairfield, Siena, Quinnipiac, Marist, and Merrimack. Mount St. Mary’s has won 10 of its last 13 games.
The Mount St. Mary’s Mountaineers are averaging 71.3 points on 44.7 percent shooting and allowing 71.3 points on 41.4 percent shooting. Dola Adebayo is averaging 13.3 points and 7 rebounds, while Dallas Hobbs is averaging 12.5 points and 3.6 rebounds. Terrell Ard Jr. is the third double-digit scorer and Jedy Cordilia is grabbing 7.1 rebounds. The Mount St. Mary’s Mountaineers are shooting 34.6 percent from beyond the arc and 73.9 percent from the free throw line. The Mount St. Mary’s Mountaineers are allowing 32.2 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 34.5 rebounds per game.
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Iona Gaels Betting Preview
The Iona Gaels recently beat Niagara, Canisius, Sacred Heart, Manhattan, and Quinnipiac. Iona went from being 12-16 on the season to winning five straight games.
The Iona Gaels are averaging 69.7 points on 41.9 percent shooting and allowing 70.8 points on 45.1 percent shooting. Dejour Reaves is averaging 17.1 points and 5.4 rebounds, while Adam Nije is averaging 12.2 points and 2.8 rebounds. James Patterson is grabbing 5.9 rebounds and Yaphet Moundi is grabbing 7.2 rebounds. The Iona Gaels are shooting 32 percent from beyond the arc and 68.1 percent from the free throw line. The Iona Gaels are allowing 33.1 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 32.2 rebounds per game.
Why the Iona Gaels will win
- Iona has won 24 of its last 27 games against the Metro Atlantic Athletic Conference at neutral venues.
- Iona has won the first half in each of its last five night games against non-AP-ranked opponents.
Why the Mount St. Mary’s Mountaineers will win
- Mount St. Mary’s has won eight of its last 10 games.
Total Points Facts
- Five of Mount St. Mary’s’ last six games at a neutral venue have produced a total of 133 or fewer points.
- Four of the last five games between Mount St. Mary’s and Iona have produced a total of 137+ points.
Matchup/League Facts
- Iona ranks 5th among Division 1 teams for steals per game this season (9.9).
- Iona ranks T357th among Division 1 teams for opponent blocks per game this season (4.5).
- Mount St. Mary’s ranks T360th among Division 1 teams for opponent steals per game this season (9.1).
- Mount St. Mary’s ranks 359th among Division 1 teams for turnover percentage this season (19.1%).
Iona vs Mount St. Mary’s Injury Report
Neither Iona nor Mount St. Mary’s have a player listed on its injury report.
Iona vs Mount St. Mary’s Prediction
Iona is playing its best ball of the season and beat Mount St. Mary’s on the road in overtime a month ago. It was the only meeting this season between the teams. However, Iona as a favorite is still weird, as the Gaels were under .500 before pulling out this winning streak out of nowhere. You can make an argument that Mount St. Mary’s has been the better team overall this season, and it just upset Merrimack and Marist to get to this point. Iona and its limited offense isn’t scaring anybody. Give me Mount St. Mary’s and the points in the MAAC Final.
