Marist at Iona 1/18/19 - College Basketball Picks & Predictions

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Last Updated: 08/21/2019 at 11:23 AM ET

Marist at Iona 1/18/19 - College Basketball Picks & Predictions

The Marist Red Foxes visit Hynes Athletics Center in New Rochelle, New York on Friday to play the Iona Gaels. The Red Foxes fell to 6-10 on the season with a 72-63 loss to Saint Peter’s on Sunday. The Red Foxes trailed by only one point with eight minutes remaining but never tied or took the lead after that. Brian Parker led the Red Foxes with 17 points.

Iona improved to 5-10 on the season with an 88-70 win over Canisius on Sunday. The Gaels were led by Rickey McGill and E.J. Crawford with 20 points apiece. Ben Perez scored 17 and pulled down 11 rebounds. Iona held a comfortable 19 point lead at the half. Brian Parker leads Marist in scoring and assists with averages of 15.1 points and 3.8 assists per game. Isaiah Lamb is leading Marist in rebounds with an average of 5.1 per game. Marist is shooting 45.2% from the field and 35.5% from 3-point territory.

E.J. Crawford leads the Gaels in scoring with an average of 17.5 points per game. Rickey McGill is the second leading scorer and leader in assists with averages of 15.5 points and 5.2 assists per game. Tajuan Agee leads the Gaels in rebounds with an average of 7.1 per game. Iona is shooting 46.5% from the field and 36.1% from 3-point territory.

Iona has won three of its last four straight up. The Gaels have covered the number in 4 of the last 5 in Metro Atlantic Athletic Conference play. Marist has failed to cover 4 of its last 5 on the road, 5 of its last 6 overall and 6 of its last 7 in MAAC play. Final Score Prediction, Iona Gaels win and cover ATS 80-70.

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