The Iona Gaels (11-13, 8-5 MAAC) are 5.5-point favorites as they attempt to build on a three-game winning streak when they host the Rider Broncs (9-15, 5-8 MAAC) on Friday, February 14, 2025 at Hynes Athletics Center. The matchup airs at 7:00 PM ET on ESPN+. The matchup has an over/under of 138.5 points.
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Iona Cover -5.5 vs Rider -115
Iona vs. Rider betting lines
- Iona moneyline odds to win: -248
- Rider moneyline odds to win: +202
- Spread: Iona (-5.5)
- Total: 138.5
Iona statistics, trends and more
As the home team
- Iona has covered the spread in a lower percentage of its home games than away games. It has covered five times in 10 games when playing at home, and it has covered six times in 11 games when playing on the road.
- The Gaels have eclipsed the over/under less consistently at home, hitting the over in five of 10 home matchups (50%). In away games, they have hit the over in six of 11 games (54.5%).
- As a moneyline favorite, Iona has won a higher percentage of its home games (.571) compared to away games (.333).
Recent trends
- The Gaels’ offense has been improved over their last 10 games, racking up 71.4 points per contest compared to the 68.5 they’ve averaged this year.
- The last 10 games have seen Iona concede 3.1 fewer points per game (67.8) than its season-long average (70.9).
- Over their last 10 contests, the Gaels are making 0.5 more three-pointers per game than their season long average (6.9 compared to 6.4 season-long), while also shooting a higher percentage from deep in that span (31.8% compared to 30.7% season-long).
Iona betting records this season
- ATS Record: 14-10-0 (Home: 5-5-0; Away: 6-5-0)
- ATS Record When Favored by 5.5+: 2-1-0 (As Favorite: 5-6-0; As Underdog: 9-4-0)
- O-U-P: 13-11-0 (Home: 5-5-0; Away: 6-5-0)
- Record When Moneyline Favorite: 6-5 (Home: 4-3; Away: 1-2)
- Record When Moneyline Underdog: 5-8 (Home: 1-2; Away: 4-4)
| Field Goal % | Opp. Field Goal % | Rebounds | Opp. Rebounds | Assists | Turnovers |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 40.8 (345th in nation) | 45.9 (303rd) | 32.6 (151st) | 28.9 (63rd) | 13.2 (217th) | 14.1 (347th) |
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Rider statistics, trends and more
As the away team
- Against the spread, Rider has had better results on the road (7-8-0) than at home (4-5-0).
- Broncs games have gone above the over/under more often at home (four times out of nine) than on the road (six of 15) this year.
- The Broncs’ winning percentage at home when moneyline underdogs is .500 (3-3), and on the road it is .385 (5-8).
Recent trends
- While the Broncs are scoring 65.5 points per game in 2024-25, they have bettered that mark over their previous 10 games, amassing 66.5 a contest.
- Rider is surrendering 69.3 points per game in its past 10 games, which is 2.7 fewer points than it is allowing for the season (72.0).
- The Broncs are draining 0.1 fewer treys per contest in their previous 10 games (4.9) compared to their season average (5.0), but they are posting a higher three-point percentage over their last 10 contests (31.8%) compared to their season mark (29.9%).
Rider betting records this season
- ATS Record: 11-13-0 (Home: 4-5-0; Away: 7-8-0)
- ATS Record When Underdog by 5.5+: 4-5-0 (As Favorite: 2-4-0; As Underdog: 9-9-0)
- O-U-P: 10-14-0 (Home: 4-5-0; Away: 6-9-0)
- Record When Moneyline Favorite: 1-4 (Home: 0-3; Away: 1-1)
- Record When Moneyline Underdog: 8-11 (Home: 3-3; Away: 5-8)
| Field Goal % | Opp. Field Goal % | Rebounds | Opp. Rebounds | Assists | Turnovers |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 42.2 (313th in nation) | 45.8 (298th) | 31.7 (201st) | 30.5 (141st) | 12.0 (298th) | 10.5 (97th) |
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