Iona Gaels vs Princeton Tigers NCAA Basketball Betting Pick & Prediction 11/4/24

The Gaels and Tigers are set to face off at 7:00 ET on ESPN+. The Tigers will host the game at Jadwin Gymnasium in Princeton, NJ. The odds for this non-conference game currently have Princeton as the -12 favorite, with the over/under line sitting at 144.5 points.

IONA GAELS VS PRINCETON TIGERS BETTING PICK

The Pick: Iona Gaels +12

This game will be played at Jadwin Gymnasium at 7:00 ET on Monday, November 4th.

WHY BET THE IONA GAELS:

  • We have this one finishing with a projected score of 76-71 in favor of the Tigers.
  • Even though we have Princeton winning straight-up, we like Iona at +12.
  • The over/under is currently sitting at 144.5 points, and we like the over with a projected 147 points.

Can Iona Grab a Win on the Road?

Iona Gaels Records

Iona finished last season with a 16-17 overall record, going 11-11 in Metro Atlantic Athletic Conference play. At home, they posted a 10-6 record with an average scoring margin of +3.8 points per game. On the road, they went 6-11, with a -2.1 points per game scoring margin.

Against the spread, the Gaels were 12-21, including an 8-9 mark on the road. They were 15-9 straight-up as the favorite, but just 9-15 ATS. Iona was 1-8 straight-up as the underdog. Their average over/under line was 143.8 points, and they had a 12-20-1 O/U record, with their games averaging 141.9 points per game.

Iona Gaels Offense Stats

Last season, Iona averaged 71.3 points per game, ranking 242nd in possessions per game with 65.8. The Gaels struggled with shooting, finishing 302nd in field goal percentage at 43% and 266th in effective field goal percentage at 50%. They were 332nd in two-point percentage, hitting just 48% of their attempts.

From beyond the arc, Iona made 8.2 three-pointers per game, ranking 107th, and shot 35% from deep, placing 161st. They attempted 23.3 threes per game, ranking 121st. At the free-throw line, they made 11.2 per game, ranking 331st.

Iona Gaels Top Returning Offensive Players

DeJour Reaves: G

  • Games: 30 (Last Year)
  • PPG: 14.9 (Last Year)
  • Assists: 1.4 (Last Year)
  • Rebounds: 3.5 (Last Year)

Clarence Rupert: F

  • Games: 31 (Last Year)
  • PPG: 7.5 (Last Year)
  • Assists: 1.1 (Last Year)
  • Rebounds: 5.7 (Last Year)

Last season, Iona allowed 70.6 points per game, ranking 125th in the nation. Opponents shot 34.2% from beyond the arc against them, placing Iona 351st in 3-point defense. They also gave up 19.8 free throws per game, ranking 236th in that category.

One area where Iona excelled was in forcing turnovers, averaging 8.8 steals per game, which ranked 20th in the country. However, they struggled with blocked shots, averaging just 2.9 per game, ranking 265th nationally.

Can Princeton Grab a Win at Home?

Princeton Tigers Records

Princeton finished last season with a 22-4 overall record, going 12-3 in Ivy League play. At home, they posted a 10-1 mark, winning by an average of 9.9 points per game. On the road, they went 12-3, with a +7.9 scoring margin.

Against the spread, the Tigers were 14-12, and they had an 11-10 record when favored. They were favored in 21 games, going 19-2 straight-up. Their over/under record was 11-14-1, with an average of 143.7 points per game, compared to an average O/U line of 141.4 points.

Princeton Tigers Offense Stats

Last season, Princeton averaged 77.1 points per game, ranking 353rd in possessions per game with 60. They shot 45% from the field, placing 122nd, and had an effective field goal percentage of 54%, ranking 61st. The Tigers were 41st in two-point percentage at 56% and 9th in both three-pointers made (10.4) and attempted (29.2) per game, shooting 35% from beyond the arc (119th). They made 13.4 free throws per game, ranking 213th.

Princeton Tigers Top Returning Offensive Players

Guard Xaivian Lee and forward Caden Pierce are Princeton’s top returning players. Lee averaged 17.3 points, 3.6 assists, and 5.9 rebounds per game last season, while Pierce contributed 16.4 points, 3.2 assists, and 9.4 rebounds per game.

Last season, Princeton allowed 66.0 points per game, ranking 31st in the nation. Opponents shot 30.6% from three-point range, placing the Tigers 125th in that category. Princeton also excelled at limiting free throws, allowing just 12.8 per game, which was 13th in the country.

In terms of creating turnovers, Princeton averaged 5.7 steals per game, ranking 289th nationally. They also struggled with blocked shots, averaging 1.9 per game, which was 363rd in the country.