Vermont Catamounts vs Iona Gaels NCAA Basketball Betting Pick & Prediction 11/15/24
The Catamounts and Gaels are set to face off at 7:00 ET on ESPN+. The Gaels will host the game at Hynes Athletics Center in New Rochelle, NY. Vermont is the -4 point favorites in this non-conference matchup against Iona. The over/under for the game is set at 135.5 points.
VERMONT CATAMOUNTS VS IONA GAELS BETTING PICK
The Pick: Iona Gaels +4
This game will be played at Hynes Athletics Center at 7:00 ET on Friday, November 15th.
WHY BET THE IONA GAELS:
- We have this one finishing with a projected score of 74-71 in favor of the Gaels.
- Not only will Iona pick up the win, but look for them to cover at +4.
- The over/under is currently sitting at 135.5 points, and we like the over with a projected 145 points.
Will the Catamounts Secure A Victory as Road Favorites?
Vermont Catamounts Recent Game/Games
Vermont’s season got off to a rocky start with a 65-51 loss to Merrimack on Saturday. The Catamounts, who were -7.5 favorites, not only lost but also failed to cover the spread.
After trailing 28-22 at halftime, Vermont allowed 37 points in the 2nd half while scoring 29. The game’s total points of 116 fell short of the O/U line of 126.
Vermont struggled offensively in their last game, shooting just 33.3% from the field and 29.6% from beyond the arc. Their effective field goal percentage was 40.4%, and they managed only 51 points, with 9 assists as a team.
TJ Long led the Catamounts with 22 points, hitting 6 of 15 from three-point range. Adam Clark added 19 points and 6 assists, despite shooting 29.2% overall.
Vermont’s defense held their opponent to 65 points on 39% shooting from the field. They limited two-point attempts effectively, with the opposition hitting just 37% of their shots inside the arc.
From three-point range, Vermont’s opponent shot 44%, making 8 of 18 attempts. They also went 9/10 from the free-throw line. Vermont gave up 12 offensive rebounds in the game.
Is a Home Win Possible for the Gaels?
Iona dropped their recent game to Delaware, losing 64-58 at home on Tuesday. Entering the game as -6.5 favorites, the Gaels not only lost but also failed to cover the spread. The total points for the game were 122, well below the O/U line of 154.5.
After trailing 30-18 at halftime, Iona put up 40 points in the 2nd half while allowing 34, but it wasn’t enough to complete the comeback.
Iona’s offense struggled in their last game, managing just 58 points on 30.1% shooting from the field. Their effective field goal percentage was 32.9%, and they hit only 18.2% of their threes, going 4-for-22 from beyond the arc. Free-throw shooting was also an issue, as they connected on just 45.5% of their attempts.
Yaphet Moundi was a bright spot, shooting 75% from the field and grabbing 18 rebounds. Dejour Reaves and Moundi each scored 16 points, while Niels Lane and Tahron Allen added 14 points apiece, with Allen hitting both of his three-point attempts.
Despite giving up 25 offensive rebounds, Iona’s defense held strong, allowing just 64 points. The Gaels limited their opponent to 30% shooting from the field, with a 35% mark on two-point attempts.
Iona’s perimeter defense was particularly effective, as they held the opposition to 18% shooting from beyond the arc, with just 4 made threes. The Gaels also benefited from poor free-throw shooting, with their opponent hitting only 10 of 22 attempts, or 45%.