West Virginia vs Iona Prediction 11-20-24 College Basketball Picks

In this article, we will formulate a West Virginia vs Iona prediction for this College Basketball game on Wednesday, November 20th at the WVU Coliseum in Morgantown, West Virginia. Let’s take a look at the prediction for this College Basketball matchup.

West Virginia Mountaineers Betting Preview

The West Virginia Mountaineers are 2-1 this year after they lost to Pittsburgh by a score of 86-62 in their last game. West Virginia trailed 44-22 at halftime, but they did score 40 points in the second half in the loss. The Mountaineers shot 38.7% from the field, 20.7% on three-pointers, and 53.3% on free throws in the game. Jonathan Powell led West Virginia with 16 points and four rebounds in the loss. 

Prior to that game, the Mountaineers defeated UMass by a score of 75-69 and Robert Morris by a score of 87-59 to start the season. West Virginia has scored 74.7 points per game and they have allowed 71.3 points per game, while also averaging 35 rebounds and 12.7 assists per game this season. Tucker DeVries is averaging 13.7 points, 5.0 rebounds, and 2.3 steals per game, while WVU is shooting 43.6% from the field, 71.4% on free throws, and 32.6% on three-pointers this year. West Virginia will meet Gonzaga and Georgetown after this game. 

Iona Gaels Betting Preview

The Iona Gaels are 1-3 this season after they defeated Vermont by a score of 62-59 in their last game. Iona trailed 31-23 at halftime, but they scored 39 points in the second half for the win. The Gaels shot 36.8% from the field, 26.3% on three-pointers, and 65.2% on free throws in the game. Dejour Reaves led Iona with 22 points and five rebounds in the game. 

Prior to that win, the Gaels lost their first three games of the season against Delaware, Hofstra, and Princeton. Iona has scored 69 points per game and they have allowed 73.5 points per game, while also averaging 41.3 rebounds and 10.3 assists per game this season. Dejour Reaves is averaging 15.5 points, 5.5 rebounds, and 2.8 assists per game, while Iona is shooting 39.2% from the field, 62.9% on free throws, and 29.5% on three-pointers this year. 

Why Iona will cover

• West Virginia has lost eight of its last 10 night games against non-conference opponents.
• The road team has won the first half in three of Iona’s last four games.

West Virginia vs Iona Prediction 

West Virginia comes into this matchup trying to bounce back from their blowout loss against Pittsburgh, and they will be at home for this game. The Mountaineers are only shooting 43.6% from the field, but their defense should lead the way here. Iona finally picked up their first win of the season in their last game, but they are only shooting 39.2% from the field this year. Iona has a 1-3 record, but they were close in two of those losses and I think they can hang around with this West Virginia team. Take the Gaels and the points.