Rider vs Iona Prediction, Picks & Odds | 27 Feb 2026

College Basketball Betting Preview: Rider vs Iona

The Rider Broncs square off against the Iona Gaels, with tip-off scheduled for 19:00 on Friday, February 27.

We’re predicting a one-sided affair when Iona meet Rider. We should therefore take this selection at -120 to cover the -12.5 line on the spread.

Rider Broncs previous game saw them claim a 67-62 home win over Niagara Purple Eagles.

Iona Gaels were beaten last game and this was on the road. Merrimack Warriors claimed a 88-86 (OT) win.

Head-to-Head Statistics

Rider have won consecutive matchups against Iona. They triumphed 74-71 on the road and then claimed a 72-68 home court victory. Both teams have won five games when it comes to the previous 10 H2H meetings.

NCAAB	Overall	PF	PA	N. Pts	Home	Away	Strk
Iona	16-13	2134	2126	8	10-4	6-9	1L
Rider	4-23	1721	2048	-327	4-9	0-14	1W

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Rider vs Iona Prediction & Picks

Explore our top Rider vs Iona betting tips, including an expert match prediction, correct score forecast and a bet builder ready to use. Each section below offers expert insight into the key betting angles.

Game Prediction

Iona should enjoy a substantial win in this college showdown and that’s why we’re taking the -12.5 about them on the spread. We expect our pick to cover the line at -120.

Recent form is always part of the equation and we combine it with team news as soon as it’s available. To deliver expert basketball predictions, our handicappers also analyze the latest college hoops stats to ensure we’re working with the best information possible.

Key Rider vs Iona stats:

• The +12.5 line hasn’t been covered by Rider in 8 of their last 20 games on the road.

Iona -12.5 Probability

Looking at the latest betting odds, our pick has a 54.6% chance of winning. However, our analysts have this number closer to 60% based on their in-depth research. This is why we regard this as a value wager.

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Our Game Prediction

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Correct Score Prediction

Rider 66 - 83 Iona

Rather than betting on Iona to win, there’s the option to try your luck when it comes to the correct score lines. Take a chance on a 83-66 triumph in their favor.

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Rider vs Iona 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 sportsbooks are taking no chances with their Moneyline odds of -1250 about Iona which reflects they have a 93% chance of winning this college game. If you’re looking for an alternative angle, Rider are trading at +720.

The current spread is 12.5 and total points is 141.5. Having a wager on the Totals is one of the most popular basketball bets. If you’re going for Over 141.5, then the odds are -110.

The good news is that you can access a wide range of team props and game lines for most college basketball contests. The best betting apps have a huge range of pre-game and in-game wagering options.

Moneyline

Rider

+720

Iona

-1250

Point Spread

Rider +12.5

-102

Iona -12.5

-120

Total Points

Under 141.5

-110

Over 141.5

-110

As an alternative to the game lines and team props, check out the player props that are available. These can be a great alternative if you want to focus on a player’s performance. The best gambling sites will provide lots of options.

Instead of focusing on the overall outcome, some bettors prefer to look at the college basketball micro betting lines. As the name suggests, it means placing short-term in-game wagers and this might include Next Field Goal, with the options being for a two-pointer or a three-pointer.

Latest regular season and playoff games stats.

Rider Stats

Iona Stats

Moneyline

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

Moneyline

• 4 wins and 6 defeats in the last 10 games
• 7 wins and 3 defeats in the last 10 home games

Point Spread

• +12.5 Betting Line: Have covered the spread in 7 of the last 10 games
• +12.5 Betting Line on the Road: Have covered the spread in 7 of the last 10 games on the road

Point Spread

• -12.5 Betting Line: Have not covered the spread in any of the last 10 games
• -12.5 Betting Line at Home: Have covered the spread in 2 of the last 10 home games

Total Points

• Game Totals: An average of 146.70 pts in the previous 10 games
• Game Totals on the Road: An average of 143.30 pts in the previous 10 games on the road
• Over 141.5: Covered in 4 of the previous 10 games
• Over 141.5 on the Road: Covered in 3 of the previous 10 games on the road
• Team Totals: Have scored an average of 67.90 pts and allowed 78.80 pts in the last 10 games
• Team Totals on the Road: Have scored an average of 65.80 pts and allowed 77.50 pts in the last 10 games on the road

Total Points

• Game Totals: An average of 141.50 pts in the previous 10 games
• Game Totals at Home: An average of 136.20 pts in the previous 10 home games
• Over 141.5: Covered in 3 of the previous 10 games
• Over 141.5 at Home: Covered in 3 of the previous 10 home games
• Team Totals: Have scored an average of 70.30 pts and allowed 71.20 pts in the last 10 games
• Team Totals at Home: Have scored an average of 70.20 pts and allowed 66.00 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	20-9	2013	1958	55	11-1	9-8	8W
Siena	19-10	2061	1927	134	8-4	11-6	1W
Marist	18-10	1970	1783	187	11-3	7-7	2W
Quinnipiac	18-11	2193	2085	108	10-5	8-6	2L
Fairfield	18-11	2203	2114	89	11-3	7-8	2W
Saint Peter's	15-11	1861	1789	72	12-1	3-10	2L
Iona	16-13	2134	2126	8	10-4	6-9	1L
Mount St. Mary's	14-15	1982	2057	-75	8-5	6-10	4W
Manhattan	12-17	2179	2311	-132	8-6	4-11	1L
Sacred Heart	12-18	2266	2309	-43	7-5	5-13	2L
Canisius	9-20	1821	2055	-234	6-7	3-13	1L
Niagara	7-21	1772	1988	-216	5-6	2-15	2L
Rider	4-23	1721	2048	-327	4-9	0-14	1W

• 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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