Saint Peter's Peacocks
Iona Gaels
Spread
Iona Gaels -1.5 / Saint Peter's Peacocks +1.5100%
consensus
Iona Gaels covers
13 models · avg conf 56%
Iona Gaels covers
Given the spread is set at 0, Iona's home advantage is likely to help them cover the spread in a close game.
Spread is 0 (pick'em). With Iona hosting, the home team is favored to win outright, which translates to covering a 0-point spread.
With both teams given a 0 spread and equal odds, the analysis favors Iona Gaels due to their recent form and home advantage, likely leading them to cover.
With the spread at 0, it essentially mirrors the moneyline. Given the slight favoritism towards Iona Gaels as the home team and equal odds, they are marginally more likely to win outright.
With a spread of 0, it's essentially a moneyline bet; Iona's home performance edges them to cover by winning outright.
With a spread of 0, the team that covers the spread is simply the team that wins the game. This prediction aligns with the moneyline analysis, backing the Iona Gaels to win outright at home.
With a 0 spread (PK), the side that wins covers; lean to the home team in what projects as a tight, defense-tilted game.
With the spread set at 0 (pick'em), taking the home team offers value. The market views the teams as equal, but Iona benefits from familiar surroundings and crowd support, making them the logical choice to cover by winning outright.
With a 0-point spread (pick'em), the game is expected to be extremely close. Home court advantage typically provides a small but measurable benefit in college basketball, giving Iona a slight edge to cover or win by any margin.
With a spread of 0 (pick'em) at -110 equivalent odds across both books, this is viewed as a true toss-up. The slight lean toward Iona is based purely on home court advantage in a late-season MAAC matchup where crowd energy can be a factor. The identical odds suggest sharp money hasn't moved the line either direction.
With a spread of 0, covering the spread is equivalent to winning the game. Given the identical odds for both teams, there's no strong analytical basis to favor either side based on the lines alone. A marginal preference is given to the home team (Iona Gaels) due to potential home-court advantage.
With the line deadlocked at 0, expect a narrow home-side edge; outcome likely close so confidence is modest that Iona covers a slim margin.
With a 0-point spread (pick'em), this is essentially a moneyline bet. The odds are virtually identical (1.91-1.94), showing no market bias. Home court advantage provides a slight edge to Iona in what bookmakers view as a completely even matchup.
Moneyline
Iona Gaels +1.79 / Saint Peter's Peacocks +2.02100%
consensus
Iona Gaels wins
13 models · avg conf 57%
Iona Gaels wins
Iona has a stronger home court advantage and a better overall season record compared to Saint Peter's.
Iona Gaels have a stronger overall season performance and home-court advantage, which gives them a slight edge in this matchup.
Home court advantage in a near-pick'em matchup. Iona's recent form and familiarity within the MAAC suggest a slight edge, making them the more likely winner.
Iona Gaels have historically performed better in head-to-head matchups against Saint Peter's Peacocks in recent NCAA Basketball seasons, and as the home team, they likely have a slight edge in fan support and familiarity.
Market has this as a pick'em and Iona is at home — small home-court edge and historical offensive upside give Iona a slight edge in a close matchup.
Home court advantage is significant in MAAC conference play. With a pick'em spread (0 points), oddsmakers see this as essentially a coin flip, but Iona playing at home in the Hynes Athletics Center typically gives them a slight edge in these rivalry matchups. Iona historically has stronger program consistency.
Home court advantage in a pick'em matchup; Iona has a stronger recent conference record against similar opponents.
The spread is set at 0, indicating a 'pick 'em' scenario where oddsmakers view the teams as evenly matched. In such situations, home-court advantage often provides the decisive edge. Therefore, the Iona Gaels are slightly favored to win.
Pick’em pricing suggests a near coin flip; slight lean to the home side with typical home-court edge in a low-possession MAAC matchup.
The line is a pick'em (Spread 0), which typically indicates an even matchup, but home-court advantage in college basketball is a significant factor. Iona traditionally performs well at the Hynes Athletic Center, giving them the slight edge in a coin-flip scenario.
The odds are essentially even (1.91 vs 1.91), indicating a very tight matchup with no clear favorite. Iona has slight home court advantage, which provides a minimal edge in an evenly-matched contest.
Pick'em odds (0 spread) indicate a virtual toss-up, but Iona has home court advantage. In NCAA basketball, home teams win approximately 60% of neutral-odds matchups. The slightly better odds movement favors Iona marginally, but this is an extremely close matchup.
The betting lines indicate a spread of 0 for both teams with identical odds, suggesting oddsmakers view this as a true toss-up. Without additional team performance data, a slight lean is given to the home team due to potential home-court advantage.
Over/Under
O/U 140.592%
consensus
Under
13 models · avg conf 59%
Over
Both teams have shown the ability to score efficiently, and the total set at 140 suggests a competitive pace that could lead to a higher cumulative score.
Under
The 'Under 140' consistently has slightly lower odds (1.87, 1.88) across different bookmakers compared to the 'Over 140' (1.95, 1.97). This indicates that bookmakers perceive a slightly higher probability of a lower-scoring game.
The odds for the under (1.87/1.88) are consistently lower than the odds for the over (1.95/1.97). This pricing suggests that the under is the more probable outcome. In a game projected to be highly competitive, defensive intensity is often elevated, which typically leads to lower final scores.
Under is juiced across listings and MAAC games often run slower; 140 looks slightly high given market signals toward the under.
Both listed totals lean toward under pricing (Under 140 at 1.87–1.88 vs Over around 1.95–1.97). MAAC teams often play slower, lower-scoring games, making Under 140 a reasonable expectation.
Total set at 140 and market pricing slightly favors the under (lower juice). In a rivalry/ conference game both teams tend to slow pace and defense can keep scoring below this mark.
Saint Peter's defensive style often leads to lower-scoring games; combined team paces suggest totals below 140 in recent matchups.
Recent games between these two teams have trended towards lower-scoring affairs, and the total of 140 seems slightly high given their defensive styles. The odds for under also offer slightly better value.
The total of 140 is relatively low for college basketball, and the juice is slightly favoring the under (1.87-1.88 vs 1.95-1.97 on over). This suggests books expect a slower-paced, defensive-oriented game typical of MAAC conference play. Late-season conference games often feature teams familiar with each other's tendencies, leading to lower-scoring affairs.
Saint Peter's Peacocks traditionally employ a slow, defensive-minded tempo that limits possessions. The odds also slightly favor the Under (1.87/1.88 vs 1.95/1.97), suggesting the bookmakers anticipate a lower-scoring, defensive battle typical of MAAC conference play.
Both teams have shown defensive strengths in recent games, and the set total of 140 points might be slightly high given their defensive capabilities.
The total of 140 is relatively low for NCAA basketball, suggesting a defensive battle or slower-paced game. The under odds (1.87-1.88) are slightly shorter than the over (1.95-1.97), indicating more money or bookmaker confidence on the under. Pick'em games between evenly matched MAAC opponents often result in tighter, lower-scoring affairs.
The total is set at 140 points with slight odds favoring the under (1.88 vs 1.95). This suggests oddsmakers expect a moderately lower-scoring game. However, confidence is low due to the minimal difference in odds and lack of team-specific scoring trend data available.