Merrimack vs Iona Prediction, Bet Builder Tips & Odds

By Joseph Bolden, NCAAB Analyst | Published: 4 months ago | Last Updated: Feb 23, 19:37 | 4 min read

Merrimack Warriors

Basketball NCAAB Mon 24 Feb 01:00

Iona Gaels

  1. Prediction
  2. Bet Builder
  3. Odds
  4. Player Props
  5. Team Stats
  6. Standings

Side With Iona to Win

Our betting prediction is that there will be home-court advantage when Iona play Merrimack. You can currently get 1.93 about this happening which look like attractive odds.

Merrimack Bidding to Bounce Back After Loss

Merrimack Warriors were beaten 60-59 in their previous game, being turned over at home to Sacred Heart Pioneers.

Iona Gaels won their last game which was at home. It was a 65-60 triumph against Manhattan Jaspers.

NCAAB Overall PF PA N. Pts Home Away Strk
Merrimack 18-15 2166 2120 46 9-7 9-8 1L
Iona 17-17 2369 2396 -27 8-9 9-8 1L
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Expert College Basketball Analysis

We study the form as a first port of call and also make sure we’re across any injuries before making college basketball predictions. Then it’s a case of understanding the sort of narrative that the stats provide.

Key Merrimack vs Iona stats:

  • Iona have won 4 of their last 5 games at home.
  • Iona have won 7 of their last 10 games.
  • Merrimack have lost 3 of their last 5 games.
  • Merrimack have lost their last 3 games.

Merrimack vs Iona Prediction

It’s time to side with Iona to record a victory in this college matchup. The home team should have the upper hand and the 1.93 for our Moneyline pick looks a good price.

Iona can be backed in different ways and you might find the odds more attractive when you check out the Point Spread or the Result & Both Teams to Score lines.

Iona Moneyline Probability

According to the latest odds, our pick has a 51.8% chance of winning. After careful examination, our cappers have this probability close to 60%. That means we’re regarding it as a value wager.

Our Pick

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Merrimack vs Iona Bet Builder Tips

Moneyline Iona
Totals Over 131.5
Result & BTTS 60 Iona / Yes

We’ve compiled a same game parlay that includes Iona on the moneyline, along with Over 131.5 points and Iona/BTTS Yes on the Result & Both Teams to Score lines.

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Correct Score Prediction

Merrimack Merrimack logo 66 - 70 Iona logo Iona

For a fun bet, consider backing Iona to claim a 70-66 win. Although it’s a speculative wager, we are expecting things to be close between the two teams.

Merrimack vs Iona Odds

The odds and lines are updated on a frequent basis. You might therefore find that they are different to the ones listed for the above betting predictions.

Latest Odds Suggest a Close Encounter

We’re seeing Iona priced up at 1.87 for a victory, with Merrimack trading at 1.96. This means the leading sportsbooks give the visiting team a 51% chance of success.

1.5 is the spread and 130.5 is the total points line. There are many ways to bet on basketball including the Totals. If you’re going for Over 130.5, then the odds are 1.87.

Iona can be backed in lots of ways and that includes Race to 20 Points where they are 1.80 favorites. Merrimack are 1.87 should you think they’ll make this total first instead.

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Betting Lines & Odds

Player Props & Micro Betting

You shouldn’t overlook the player props when it comes to betting on individual games. Many gambling sites will give you the chance to get with or bet against a specific player when it comes to number of Points, Assists, Steals and Blocks.

Micro betting is something that’s really popular with bettors, with college basketball fans essentially being able to wager in-game when it comes to score, player and team props. Check out the two-way lines where you can bet whether the next shot will be a Two-pointer or a Three-pointer.

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Team Stats

Latest regular season and playoff games stats.

Merrimack logo Merrimack Stats

Iona logo Iona Stats

Moneyline

  • 6 wins and 4 defeats in the last 10 games
  • 6 wins and 4 defeats in the last 10 games on the road

Moneyline

  • 7 wins and 3 defeats in the last 10 games
  • 5 wins and 5 defeats in the last 10 home games

Point Spread

Point Spread

Total Points

Total Points

NCAAB Table Select Season

Metro Atlantic Athletic Overall PF PA N. Pts Home Away Strk
Marist 20-10 1979 1934 45 11-5 9-5 5L
Mount St. Mary's 22-12 2392 2373 19 10-4 12-8 4W
Quinnipiac 20-13 2439 2358 81 13-3 7-10 1L
Manhattan 17-13 2280 2235 45 10-5 7-8 1L
Merrimack 18-15 2166 2120 46 9-7 9-8 1L
Iona 17-17 2369 2396 -27 8-9 9-8 1L
Sacred Heart 15-18 2502 2481 21 10-6 5-12 1L
Siena 14-18 2311 2307 4 10-6 4-12 2L
Saint Peter's 12-16 1848 1842 6 6-5 6-11 1W
Rider 14-19 2211 2370 -159 6-7 8-12 1L
Fairfield 12-20 2161 2324 -163 8-7 4-13 1L
Niagara 11-20 2122 2214 -92 7-7 4-13 1L
Canisius 3-28 2008 2437 -429 1-12 2-16 4L
  • Overall = Overall Wins-Losses
  • PF = Total Points For
  • PA = Total Points Against
  • N. Pts = Point Differential
  • Home = Home Record
  • Away = Away Record
  • Strk = Current Streak

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