Saint Peter's Peacocks (12-11) vs. Iona Gaels (13-11)
February 18, 2024 1:00 pm EDT
The Line: Iona Gaels -5.5; Over/Under: +132.5
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The Saint Peter’s Peacocks need a win after losing 5 of their last 7 games. The Iona Gaels look to stay hot after winning 5 of their last 6 games. Let’s preview this game and give out a Saint Peter’s Peacocks vs Iona Gaels prediction.
Saint Peter’s Peacocks Betting Preview
The Saint Peter’s Peacocks recently lost to Fairfield and beat Siena. The Saint Peter’s Peacocks are averaging 65 points on 38.9 percent shooting and allowing 64.1 points on 42.9 percent shooting. Corey Washington is averaging 15.4 points and 5.9 rebounds, while Latrell Reid is averaging 11.5 points and 4.3 rebounds. Michael Houge is grabbing 5.9 rebounds and Roy Clarke is grabbing 3.2 rebounds. The Saint Peter’s Peacocks are shooting 31 percent from beyond the arc and 72 percent from the free throw line. The Saint Peter’s Peacocks are allowing 33.5 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 32.2 rebounds per game.
Iona Gaels Betting Preview
The Iona Gaels recently lost to Canisius and beat Manhattan. The Iona Gaels are averaging 74 points on 44.1 percent shooting and allowing 71.6 points on 45.5 percent shooting. Greg Gordon is averaging 16 points and 7.1 rebounds, while Idan Tretout is averaging 14.1 points and 3 rebounds. Jeremiah Quigley is the third double-digit scorer and Wheza Panzo is dishing 1.5 assists. The Iona Gaels are shooting 35.1 percent from beyond the arc and 65.4 percent from the free throw line. The Iona Gaels are allowing 34.2 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 29.8 rebounds per game.
Saint Peter’s Peacocks vs Iona Gaels prediction
The Iona Gaels are probably the more talented team and should be favored at home, but the truth is there’s not a ton separating these teams, and Saint Peter’s did beat Iona last month in the underdog role. The Saint Peter’s Peacocks are also a profitable 13-9 ATS on the season and do have 6 road wins. This isn’t an easy spot for Iona and the defense better show up as it’s been hit or miss all year. The value is with Saint Peter’s and the points, so that’s the direction I’m going to lean in this one.
