Akron vs Iona Prediction, Picks & Odds | 21 Nov 2025

College Basketball Betting Preview: Akron vs Iona

The Akron Zips square off against the Iona Gaels, with tip-off scheduled for 17:30 on Friday, November 21.

There are good reasons for anticipating that the Akron and Iona points tally will be lower than the line. If you agree with our prediction of Under 170.5, you will find -112 available.

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Akron Zips suffered a defeat in their previous game. A 97-79 scoreline occurred on the road against Purdue Boilmakers.

Iona Gaels last game saw them claim a 89-69 home win over Princeton Tigers.

NCAAB	Overall	PF	PA	N. Pts	Home	Away	Strk
Iona	4-0	351	304	47	3-0	1-0	4W
Akron	3-1	377	288	89	3-0	0-1	1L

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Akron vs Iona Prediction & Picks

Step into Akron vs Iona with confidence as we bring you our main match prediction, projected scoreline and a custom-built bet builder. Dive into each section below for the latest insights.

Game Prediction

The -112 for Under 170.5 points to be scored by the two teams looks like really good value in this college contest. Our prediction is that the teams might not collectively reach this total.

We track all injuries that could impact each team before making our basketball picks. The form guide and latest stats also help the Sportsgambler.com team crunch the numbers ahead of the college hoops action.

Key Akron vs Iona stats:

• The 170.5 line hasn’t been covered in 15 of the last 20 Akron games.
• The 170.5 line hasn’t been covered in 7 of the last 10 Akron games on the road.
• The 170.5 line hasn’t been covered in the last 5 Iona games at home.
• The 170.5 line hasn’t been covered in 19 of the last 20 Iona games at home.
• The 170.5 line hasn’t been covered in 9 of the last 10 Iona games at home.

Under 170.5 Probability

The top sportsbooks make it a 52.9% chance that our pick is settled as a winner. After careful examination, our cappers have this probability somewhere between 55-60%. This is why we can recommend this college basketball bet.

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Our Game Prediction

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Correct Score Prediction

Akron 86 - 78 Iona

There’s lots of entertainment when it comes to a correct score wager. A play on Akron to achieve a 86-78 victory should give bettors a good run for their money.

Akron vs Iona Odds

The odds and lines are updated on a frequent basis. You might therefore find that they are different to the ones listed for the above betting predictions.

It’s a tall order for Akron to win this college game and that is reflected in the fact that many sportsbooks are not offering the Moneyline. However, the spread provides an opportunity to take a view on which team will perform best.

There is a spread of 10.5 and total points has a line of 170.5. Basketball fans regularly enjoy the opportunity to bet on the Totals. Those expecting a low total can back Under 170.5 at -112.

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Moneyline

Akron

-

Iona

-

Point Spread

Akron -10.5

-108

Iona +10.5

-112

Total Points

Under 170.5

-112

Over 170.5

-108

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Akron Stats

Iona Stats

Moneyline

• 8 wins and 2 defeats in the last 10 games
• 7 wins and 3 defeats in the last 10 games on the road

Moneyline

• 9 wins and 1 defeat in the last 10 games
• 7 wins and 3 defeats in the last 10 home games

Point Spread

• -10.5 Betting Line: Have covered the spread in 5 of the last 10 games
• -10.5 Betting Line on the Road: Have covered the spread in 3 of the last 10 games on the road

Point Spread

• +10.5 Betting Line: Have covered the spread in 9 of the last 10 games
• +10.5 Betting Line at Home: Have covered the spread in 9 of the last 10 home games

Total Points

• Game Totals: An average of 166.70 pts in the previous 10 games
• Game Totals on the Road: An average of 164.40 pts in the previous 10 games on the road
• Over 170.5: Covered in 4 of the previous 10 games
• Over 170.5 on the Road: Covered in 3 of the previous 10 games on the road
• Team Totals: Have scored an average of 89.80 pts and allowed 76.90 pts in the last 10 games
• Team Totals on the Road: Have scored an average of 83.90 pts and allowed 80.50 pts in the last 10 games on the road

Total Points

• Game Totals: An average of 150.30 pts in the previous 10 games
• Game Totals at Home: An average of 145.90 pts in the previous 10 home games
• Over 170.5: Covered in 2 of the previous 10 games
• Over 170.5 at Home: Covered in 1 of the previous 10 home games
• Team Totals: Have scored an average of 79.50 pts and allowed 70.80 pts in the last 10 games
• Team Totals at Home: Have scored an average of 75.50 pts and allowed 70.40 pts in the last 10 home games

NCAAB Table Select Season 2025/20262024/20252023/20242022/20232021/20222020/20212019/2020

Metro Atlantic Athletic	Overall	PF	PA	N. Pts	Home	Away	Strk
Iona	4-0	351	304	47	3-0	1-0	4W
Quinnipiac	3-2	387	370	17	2-1	1-1	2W
Manhattan	3-2	423	407	16	2-0	1-2	1W
Fairfield	3-2	359	364	-5	2-0	1-2	2W
Marist	2-2	284	239	45	1-1	1-1	1L
Siena	2-2	279	259	20	1-1	1-1	2L
Niagara	2-2	266	273	-7	1-0	1-2	1L
Merrimack	2-3	348	390	-42	1-1	1-2	2W
Canisius	2-3	310	368	-58	2-0	0-3	1L
Sacred Heart	1-3	307	313	-6	1-0	0-3	3L
Saint Peter's	1-3	274	319	-45	1-0	0-3	2L
Mount St. Mary's	1-4	335	376	-41	0-1	1-3	2L
Rider	1-4	302	412	-110	1-0	0-4	2L

Mid-American	Overall	PF	PA	N. Pts	Home	Away	Strk
Miami (OH)	4-0	368	253	115	3-0	1-0	4W
Buffalo	5-0	408	362	46	4-0	1-0	5W
Kent State	5-1	564	527	37	4-1	1-0	5W
Akron	3-1	377	288	89	3-0	0-1	1L
UMass	3-1	333	297	36	3-1	0-0	3W
Bowling Green	3-2	447	346	101	3-1	0-1	2L
Toledo	3-2	410	390	20	2-2	1-0	3W
Eastern Michigan	2-2	292	279	13	1-1	1-1	1W
Ball State	2-2	276	272	4	2-1	0-1	2L
Northern Illinois	2-3	407	399	8	2-0	0-3	1L
Central Michigan	2-3	348	366	-18	2-1	0-2	1L
Western Michigan	2-4	458	492	-34	2-1	0-3	2L
Ohio	1-4	371	429	-58	1-2	0-2	3L

• Overall = Overall Wins-Losses
• PF = Total Points For
• PA = Total Points Against
• N. Pts = Point Differential
• Home = Home Record
• Away = Away Record
• Strk = Current Streak

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