Iona vs Rider Prediction, Picks & Odds | 14 Jan 2026

College Basketball Betting Preview: Iona vs Rider

The Iona Gaels face the Rider Broncs, with tip-off scheduled for 20:00 on Wednesday, January 14.

The total line looks too big at 142.5 and we can take advantage. Go under this number at -110 and hope that Iona and Rider don’t produce too many fireworks.

Iona Gaels won their previous game which was at home. It was a 74-48 triumph against Canisius Golden Griffins.

Rider Broncs lost their last game, being beaten at home to Marist Red Foxes 71-49.

Head-to-Head Statistics

It was Rider who came out on top when they last played Iona. A 74-71 win was recorded. We’ve seen six Iona wins in the past 10 meetings between the teams.

NCAAB	Overall	PF	PA	N. Pts	Home	Away	Strk
Iona	18-14	2363	2340	23	11-5	7-9	1L
Rider	4-25	1840	2204	-364	4-9	0-16	2L

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Iona vs Rider Prediction & Picks

We cover the essential Iona vs Rider betting angles, featuring our main match prediction, correct score guidance and a carefully crafted bet builder.

Game Prediction

Go for Under at -110. It might be defenses on top when these college rivals meet, with the 142.5 points line looking on the high side on the totals.

Our college basketball handicappers start by reviewing the latest team news for each team, followed by a close look at recent form. That information is then applied to the most relevant stats to reach a well-informed verdict.

Key Iona vs Rider stats:

• The 142.5 line hasn’t been covered in 4 of the last 5 Iona games.
• The 142.5 line hasn’t been covered in the last 3 Iona games.
• The 142.5 line hasn’t been covered in 8 of the last 10 Rider games.
• The 142.5 line hasn’t been covered in 16 of the last 20 Rider games at home.
• The 142.5 line hasn’t been covered in the last 3 Rider games.

Under 142.5 Probability

The top betting apps imply that our pick has a 52.4% prospect of delivering a return. Based on our in-depth research, we calculate the actual probability to be closer to 60%. It’s why we think it’s worth placing this college basketball bet.

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Our Game Prediction

Under 142.5 Points @ -110 Bet Now

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Correct Score Prediction

Iona 71 - 67 Rider

We’re expecting a close contest so it might be worth going for Iona to win by a 71-67 scoreline. You can get a massive price and we should hopefully get a run for our money.

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Iona vs Rider Odds

The odds and lines below are updated regularly and may differ from the prices shown in our picks, which are captured at the time of publication.

The latest Moneyline betting odds give Rider a 24% chance of winning this college game which means they’re overwhelming +310 favorites with the sportsbooks. The market suggests that Iona are least likely to win at -417.

The spread is 7.5 and the total points line is currently 142.5. The advantage of the Totals is that you only have to choose from one of two options. If you want to bet Under 142.5, there are odds of -110.

The good news is that you’ll find a strong selection of game lines and team props for most college contests. The best basketball betting sites provide a wide range of pre-game and in-game wagering options.

Moneyline

Iona

-417

Rider

+310

Point Spread

Iona -7.5

-118

Rider +7.5

-104

Total Points

Under 142.5

-110

Over 142.5

-110

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Iona Stats

Rider Stats

Moneyline

• 6 wins and 4 defeats in the last 10 games
• 6 wins and 4 defeats in the last 10 games on the road

Moneyline

• 0 wins and 10 defeats in the last 10 games
• 4 wins and 6 defeats in the last 10 home games

Point Spread

• -7.5 Betting Line: Have covered the spread in 3 of the last 10 games
• -7.5 Betting Line on the Road: Have covered the spread in 4 of the last 10 games on the road

Point Spread

• +7.5 Betting Line: Have covered the spread in 4 of the last 10 games
• +7.5 Betting Line at Home: Have covered the spread in 6 of the last 10 home games

Total Points

• Game Totals: An average of 139.40 pts in the previous 10 games
• Game Totals on the Road: An average of 156.30 pts in the previous 10 games on the road
• Over 142.5: Covered in 5 of the previous 10 games
• Over 142.5 on the Road: Covered in 8 of the previous 10 games on the road
• Team Totals: Have scored an average of 68.20 pts and allowed 71.20 pts in the last 10 games
• Team Totals on the Road: Have scored an average of 76.60 pts and allowed 79.70 pts in the last 10 games on the road

Total Points

• Game Totals: An average of 132.10 pts in the previous 10 games
• Game Totals at Home: An average of 131.90 pts in the previous 10 home games
• Over 142.5: Covered in 2 of the previous 10 games
• Over 142.5 at Home: Covered in 3 of the previous 10 home games
• Team Totals: Have scored an average of 61.00 pts and allowed 71.10 pts in the last 10 games
• Team Totals at Home: Have scored an average of 65.60 pts and allowed 66.30 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
Merrimack	23-11	2330	2260	70	13-2	10-9	1L
Siena	23-11	2398	2233	165	11-4	12-7	4W
Fairfield	21-13	2528	2432	96	13-4	8-9	1L
Marist	19-12	2160	1979	181	11-4	8-8	1L
Quinnipiac	19-13	2411	2303	108	10-6	9-7	1L
Saint Peter's	17-12	2054	1984	70	13-2	4-10	1L
Iona	18-14	2363	2340	23	11-5	7-9	1L
Mount St. Mary's	15-17	2178	2244	-66	8-5	7-12	1L
Sacred Heart	14-19	2482	2528	-46	8-5	6-14	1L
Manhattan	12-20	2369	2526	-157	8-7	4-13	4L
Canisius	10-21	1951	2184	-233	7-8	3-13	1L
Niagara	8-22	1916	2137	-221	6-7	2-15	1L
Rider	4-25	1840	2204	-364	4-9	0-16	2L

• 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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