Quinnipiac vs Iona Prediction 2/16/25 College Basketball Picks Today

In this article, we will formulate a Quinnipiac vs Iona prediction for this College Basketball game on Sunday, February 16th at M&T Bank Arena in Hamden, Connecticut. Let’s take a look at the prediction for this College Basketball matchup.

Quinnipiac Bobcats Betting Preview

The Quinnipiac Bobcats are 15-10 (11-3) this year after they defeated Sacred Heart by a score of 99-90 in their last game. Quinnipiac trailed 51-45 at halftime, but they scored 54 points in the second half in the win. The Bobcats shot 45.1% from the field, 40% on three-pointers, and 83.3% on free throws in the game. Amarri Monroe led Quinnipiac with 24 points and 19 rebounds, while Jaden Zimmerman added 24 points and four rebounds in the win. 

Prior to that game, the Bobcats lost to Niagara by a score of 76-75 but did beat Canisius by a score of 89-71 before that. Quinnipiac has won eight of their last ten games and they are currently tied for first in the MAAC standings with an 11-3 record. Quinnipiac has scored 74 points per game and they have allowed 71.1 points per game, while also averaging 39.0 rebounds and 13.5 assists per game this season. Amarri Monroe is averaging 17.7 points, 8.5 rebounds, and 1.5 assists per game, while Paul Otieno is averaging 13.4 points, 8.8 rebounds, and 1.1 assists per game this year. Quinnipiac is shooting 42.1% from the field, 75.9% on free throws, and 29.6% on three-pointers this season. 

Iona Gaels Betting Preview

The Iona Gaels are 11-14 (8-6) this season after they lost to Rider by a score of 74-71 in their last game. Iona led 45-36 at halftime, but they only scored 26 points in the second half in the loss. The Gaels shot 44.6% from the field, 34.6% on three-pointers, and 50% on free throws in the game. Dejour Reaves led Iona with 21 points and four rebounds, while Yaphet Moundi added 18 points and seven rebounds in the game. 

Prior to that loss, the Gaels defeated Marist by a score of 75-71 and Mount St. Mary’s by a score of 70-67. Iona has won three of their last four games and they are currently fourth in the MAAC standings with an 8-6 record. Iona has scored 68.6 points per game and they have allowed 71.0 points per game, while also averaging 36.4 rebounds and 13.8 assists per game this season. Dejour Reaves is averaging 16.4 points, 5.2 rebounds, and 1.7 assists per game, while Adam Njie is averaging 11.8 points, 2.7 rebounds, and 4.0 assists per game this year. Iona is shooting 41% from the field, 69.1% on free throws, and 30.9% on three-pointers this season. 

Why Iona will beat Quinnipiac

• Iona has won six of its last seven day games against the Metro Atlantic Athletic Conference.
• Iona has won the first half in five of its last six day games against the Metro Atlantic Athletic Conference.

Quinnipiac vs Iona Prediction 

Quinnipiac was able to get a big comeback victory in their last game against Sacred Heart and they will look to try and stay in first place with another win here. The Bobcats have split their last four games and they are shooting just 42.1% from the field this year, but they have scored at least 75 points in eight straight games. Iona had their winning streak snapped on Friday night, but they are shooting just 41% from the field this season. The Gaels have scored at least 70 points in four of their last five games, but they did lose to Quinnipiac by a score of 63-62 earlier in the season. I think we are in for another great game here, so give me the points with Iona.