Iona vs Mount St. Mary's MAAC Championship Odds, Prediction & Best Bets
Fourth-seeded Iona (17-16) faces sixth-seeded Mount St. Mary's (21-12) in the MAAC Tournament championship game, with the winner securing an NCAA Tournament bid.
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Key Team Stats:
- Both teams average 70 points per game
- Both allow 70 points per game
- Iona ranks 4th nationally in offensive rebounds
- Iona ranks 5th nationally in steals
Mount St. Mary's Highlights:
- 10-3 record since January 31 (best in MAAC)
- Most wins (21) since joining Division 1 in 1988
- Led by Dola Adebayo (13.1 PPG)
- Last NCAA appearance: 2021
Iona Overview:
- Won 5 straight games
- 14 conference titles in history
- Led by Dejour Reaves (17.2 PPG)
- Coached by Tobin Anderson (led FDU's upset over Purdue in 2023)
- 7-2 all-time vs Mount St. Mary's
Previous Matchup:
- Iona won 70-67 on Reaves' buzzer-beater
- First buzzer-beater victory for Iona in 27 years
Current Odds (DraftKings):
- Spread: Mount St. Mary's +4.5
- Total: Under 133.5
- Moneyline: Mount St. Mary's +160, Iona -170
Expert Prediction: Mount St. Mary's recent momentum suggests a close game with potential for an upset. The under is favored due to championship pressure, and taking the points with Mount St. Mary's offers good value given the teams' similar statistics and recent performance.
Best Bets:
- Mount St. Mary's +4.5
- Under 133.5