Saint Peter’s Peacocks vs. Iona Gaels Betting Prediction 02/15/19

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The Saint Peter’s Peacocks (6-17, 3-8 MAAC) and the Iona Gaels (9-15, 7-6 MAAC) go head-to-head at Hynes Athletics Center. The Peacocks look to put an end to their five-game losing streak. Action starts at 7 p.m. ET on Friday, February 15, 2019.

Saint Peter’s Peacocks vs. Iona Gaels ATS Odds

In their last matchup, the Gaels beat the Siena Saints, 57-52, while the Peacocks fell to the Canisius Golden Griffins, 64-60.

Iona played a nearly flawless contest. They had a free throw rate of 0.154 (below their season average of 0.276) and an offensive rebounding percentage of 30.3 (above their season average of 24.9). For those same stats, Siena was 0.054 and 22.2, respectively. Saint Peter’s, on the other hand, had an offensive rebounding percentage of 37.0 (above their season average of 29.6). Iona received a boost from Tajuan Agee, who finished with 25 points and 13 rebounds. Derrick Woods, meanwhile played a pivotal role for Saint Peter’s with 14 points and six rebounds.

The Gaels dominated this series last year, winning all three games. In the last game, Iona won 65-62. The Gaels’ turnover percentage was their largest strength over the Peacocks. Iona had a rate of 7.8, while Saint Peter’s posted a mark of 19.6. This will be the first matchup of the year between these two teams.

This contest should be a showdown of opposite paces. Iona prefers to play fast (59th in possessions per game), while Saint Peter’s likes to grind-it-out (324th in possessions per game).

Saint Peter’s Peacocks vs. Iona Gaels Betting Pick

Pick: SU Winner – Iona, ATS Winner – Saint Peter’s, O/U – Under

Betting Notes:

  • Iona ranks 65th in three pointers attempted per game (25.0) while Saint Peter’s ranks 273rd (18.6).
  • The Peacocks rank 111th in assists allowed per game (12.8) while the Gaels rank 238th (15.7).
  • Iona ranks 77th in steals per game (7.0) while Saint Peter’s ranks 186th in steals allowed per game (7.6).
  • The Peacocks rank 32nd in rebounds allowed per game (31.7) while the Gaels rank 238th (37.4).
  • Saint Peter’s ranks 21st in blocks per game (4.9) while Iona ranks 153rd (2.7).

Bettings Trends:

  • During their last five games, the Peacocks have scored an average of 54.0 points per game (8.3 below their season average) and allowed an average of 63.4 points per game (6.3 below their season average).
  • The Gaels have outscored opponents by an average of 0.2 points in their last five games. For the season, Iona has lost by an average of 2.0 points.