Saint Peter’s Peacocks vs. Iona Gaels Free Prediction 03/08/19

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The Saint Peter’s Peacocks (10-21, 7-12 MAAC) go head-to-head against the Iona Gaels (14-15, 12-6 MAAC) in the Metro Atlantic Conference Tourney at Times Union Center. The game starts at 7 p.m. ET on Friday, March 8, 2019, and will air on ESPN 3.

Saint Peter’s Peacocks vs. Iona Gaels ATS Odds

Both teams were triumphant in their last game. The Gaels beat the Rider Broncs 86-79, while the Peacocks edged the Marist Red Foxes 71-68.

The Peacocks made 17 of their 22 free throws (77.3 percent) and had an effective field goal percentage of 0.574 (above their season average of 0.480). The Gaels, meanwhile, had a much better free throw rate (0.267 vs. 0.068) and had an effective field goal percentage of 0.583 (above their season average of 0.526). Iona was lifted by E.J. Crawford, who recorded 21 points and eight rebounds. Davauhnte Turner had a good game for Saint Peter’s, recording 18 points.

The physical Iona offense might be getting to the free throw line a lot in this showdown. The Gaels currently rank 53rd in the nation with a free throw attempt (FTA) rate of 0.270, while Saint Peter’s ranks 322nd in FTA rate allowed (0.283).

Saint Peter’s Peacocks vs. Iona Gaels ATS Pick

Free Pick: SU Winner – Iona, ATS Winner – Iona, O/U – Over

Betting Notes:

  • Iona ranks 57th in three pointers attempted per game (25.4) while Saint Peter’s ranks 275th (17.8).
  • The Peacocks average 5.5 blocks per game, which ranks fifth in the NCAA. The Gaels rank 138th in blocks allowed per game (3.7).
  • Iona averages 6.7 steals per game, which ranks 87th in the NCAA. Saint Peter’s ranks 173rd in steals allowed per game (7.1).
  • The Peacocks rank 17th in rebounds allowed per game (31.1) while the Gaels rank 229th (36.9).
  • Saint Peter’s ranks 89th in assists allowed per game (12.3) while Iona ranks 247th (15.6).

Bettings Trends:

  • The Peacocks have outscored opponents by an average of 4.0 points in their last five games. On the season, Saint Peter’s has been defeated by an average of 5.9 points.
  • During their last five games, the Gaels have scored an average of 76.4 points per game (0.6 below their season average) and allowed an average of 66.8 points per game (10.2 below their season average).