The Akron Zips (3-1) are heavy favorites (-11.5) as they attempt to build on a three-game home winning streak when they host the Iona Gaels (4-0) on Friday, November 21, 2025 at Virgin Islands Sport & Fitness Center. The contest airs at 5:30 p.m. ET on ESPN+. The over/under in the matchup is set at 174.5.
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Akron vs. Iona betting lines
- Akron moneyline odds to win: -709
- Iona moneyline odds to win: +501
- Spread: Akron (-11.5)
- Total: 174.5
Akron statistics, trends and more
Last season stats
- Last year, the Zips were eighth-best in college basketball on offense (84.0 points scored per game) and ranked 271st on defense (75.0 points conceded).
- Akron grabbed 35.0 rebounds per game and gave up 30.8 boards last year, ranking 34th and 153rd, respectively, in the country.
- At 17.6 assists per game, the Zips were fifth-best in college basketball last year.
Akron betting records last season
- ATS Record: 17-16-0 (Home: 8-6-0; Away: 6-6-0)
- ATS Record When Favored by 11.5+: 3-5-0 (As Favorite: 14-12-0; As Underdog: 3-4-0)
- O-U-P: 19-14-0 (Home: 9-5-0; Away: 7-5-0)
- Record When Moneyline Favorite: 25-1 (Home: 14-0; Away: 7-1)
- Record When Moneyline Underdog: 1-6 (Home: 0-0; Away: 1-3)
| Field Goal % | Opp. Field Goal % | Rebounds | Opp. Rebounds | Assists | Turnovers |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 46.9 (59th in nation) | 43.3 (139th) | 35.0 (34th) | 30.8 (153rd) | 17.6 (fifth) | 11.5 (221st) |
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Iona statistics, trends and more
Last season stats
- With 69.7 points per game on offense, the Gaels ranked 290th in college basketball last year. Defensively, they surrendered 70.5 points per contest, which ranked 131st in college basketball.
- Iona ranked 111th in college basketball with 33.1 rebounds per game. Meanwhile, it ranked 47th with 28.9 rebounds allowed per game.
- The Gaels ranked 111th in college basketball with 14.4 assists per contest.
Iona betting records last season
- ATS Record: 20-14-0 (Home: 6-8-0; Away: 9-5-0)
- ATS Record When Underdog by 11.5+: 1-1-0 (As Favorite: 8-10-0; As Underdog: 12-4-0)
- O-U-P: 18-16-0 (Home: 8-6-0; Away: 7-7-0)
- Record When Moneyline Favorite: 10-8 (Home: 6-5; Away: 2-2)
- Record When Moneyline Underdog: 7-9 (Home: 1-2; Away: 5-5)
| Field Goal % | Opp. Field Goal % | Rebounds | Opp. Rebounds | Assists | Turnovers |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 42.0 (324th in nation) | 44.4 (212th) | 33.1 (111th) | 28.9 (47th) | 14.4 (111th) | 13.4 (340th) |
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