Saint Peter's Peacocks (6-5) vs Iona Gaels (6-7)
2024-01-05 19:00:00 EDT
The Line: Betting Odds: Saint Peter's Peacocks +2 -- Over/Under: 128
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The Iona Gaels look for a win after splitting their last 12 games. The Saint Peter’s Peacocks are riding a 3-game winning streak. Let’s preview this game and give out a Iona Gaels vs Saint Peter’s Peacocks prediction.
Iona Gaels Betting Preview
The Iona Gaels are coming off wins over Colgate and Harvard. The Iona Gaels are averaging 71.5 points on 42.5 percent shooting and allowing 70.9 points on 44.5 percent shooting. Idan Tretout is averaging 13.2 points and 2.9 rebounds, while Greg Gordon is averaging 12.1 points and 6.4 rebounds. Wheza Panzo is the third double-digit scorer and Jean Aranguren is grabbing 4.4 rebounds. The Iona Gaels are shooting 35.4 percent from beyond the arc and 65.5 percent from the free throw line. The Iona Gaels are allowing 33.4 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 30.8 rebounds per game. Iona will play against Niagara after this game.
Saint Peter’s Peacocks Betting Preview
The Saint Peter’s Peacocks are coming off wins over UMBC and Bucknell. The Saint Peter’s Peacocks are averaging 63.3 points on 38.7 percent shooting and allowing 64 points on 43 percent shooting. Corey Washington is averaging 11.6 points and 5.3 rebounds, while Latrell Reid is averaging 11.5 points and 3.7 rebounds. Michael Houge is the third double-digit scorer and Armoni Zeigler is grabbing 3 rebounds. The Saint Peter’s Peacocks are shooting 28.3 percent from beyond the arc and 72.1 percent from the free throw line. The Saint Peter’s Peacocks are allowing 33.7 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 31.8 rebounds per game. Saint Peter’s will meet Mount St. Mary’s, Manhattan, and Fairfield after this one.
Iona Gaels vs Saint Peter’s Peacocks prediction
The Iona Gaels are the more talented team, but there’s not a ton of separation between these clubs, so that’s why I’m leaning toward the free bucket with the home team. The Saint Peter’s Peacocks are better defensively and are getting a rare home game after spending much of this season on the road. The Iona Gaels have more options offensively, but the defense can struggle for periods. Give me the Peacocks and the free bucket.
