Hofstra vs. Iona betting: College basketball preview for Nov. 7

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The Iona Gaels (0-0) are only 1.5-point underdogs against the Hofstra Pride (0-1) at Hynes Athletics Center on Friday, November 7, 2025. The game starts at 7 p.m. ET on ESPN+. The point total in the matchup is set at 144.5.

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Hofstra Cover -1.5 vs Iona -104

Bet $20, Payout $39.23

Hofstra vs. Iona betting lines

  • Hofstra moneyline odds to win: -118
  • Iona moneyline odds to win: -102
  • Spread: Hofstra (-1.5)
  • Total: 144.5

Hofstra statistics, trends and more

As the away team

  • Hofstra covered the spread in a lower percentage of its home games than road games last year. Hofstra covered four times in 11 games when playing at home, and it covered six times in 14 games on the road.
  • The Pride exceeded the total in five of 11 home games (45.5%) last season, compared to five of 14 road games (35.7%).
  • In home games last year, Hofstra won more often as a moneyline favorite, put up a record of 4-6 (.400). In away games, it was 0-4 (.000) as a moneyline favorite.

Last season stats

  • Last season, the Pride were 22nd-worst in the country offensively (66.7 points scored per game) but 21st-best on defense (64.9 points conceded).
  • On the glass, Hofstra was 162nd in college basketball in rebounds (32.3 per game) last year. It was 257th in rebounds allowed (32.3 per game).
  • The Pride were 184th in the nation in assists (13.5 per game) last season.

Hofstra betting records last season

  • ATS Record: 14-16-1 (Home: 4-7-0; Away: 6-7-1)
  • ATS Record When Favored by 1.5+: 6-12-0 (As Favorite: 6-12-0; As Underdog: 8-4-1)
  • O-U-P: 11-20-0 (Home: 5-6-0; Away: 5-9-0)
  • Record When Moneyline Favorite: 6-12 (Home: 4-6; Away: 0-4)
  • Record When Moneyline Underdog: 7-6 (Home: 0-1; Away: 5-5)
Field Goal % Opp. Field Goal % Rebounds Opp. Rebounds Assists Turnovers
42.7 (288th in nation) 38.6 (sixth) 32.3 (162nd) 32.3 (257th) 13.5 (184th) 10.3 (98th)

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Iona statistics, trends and more

As the home team

  • Iona performed better against the spread away (9-5-0) than at home (6-8-0) last season.
  • In terms of the over/under, Gaels games went over eight of 14 times at home (57.1%) last year, and seven of 14 on the road (50%).
  • As moneyline underdogs last season, the Gaels won a lower percentage of games at home (1-2) than away (5-5).

Last season stats

  • With 69.7 points per game on offense, the Gaels were 290th in the nation last season. On defense, they ceded 70.5 points per contest, which ranked 131st in college basketball.
  • Iona ranked 111th in college basketball with 33.1 boards per game. Meanwhile, it ranked 47th with 28.9 rebounds allowed per game.
  • The Gaels averaged 14.4 dimes per game, which ranked them 111th in the nation.

Iona betting records last season

  • ATS Record: 20-14-0 (Home: 6-8-0; Away: 9-5-0)
  • ATS Record When Underdog by 1.5+: 11-2-0 (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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