Iona vs St. John’s Prediction, Odds & Best Bets Today – NCAAB, Dec. 13

St. John's head coach Rick Pitino looks on during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game against Wagner Wednesday, Nov. 13, 2024, in New York. (AP Photo/Adam Hunger)
(AP Photo/Adam Hunger)
  • St. John’s is a -27.5 point favorite vs Iona
  • Total (Over/Under): 162.5 points
  • Iona / St. John’s TV channel: TNT | tru

The Iona Gaels visit Madison Square Garden to take on the St. John's Red Storm on Dec. 13. Tip off is scheduled for 12:00pm EST in New York, NY.

St. John's is the betting favorite in this game, with the spread sitting at -27.5 (-110).

The Iona vs. St. John's Over/Under is 162.5 total points.

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Iona vs. St. John's Odds, Spread, Over/Under

SpreadTotal (O/U)Moneyline
Iona+27.5 -110O 162.5 -105
St. John's -27.5 -110U 162.5 -115

Iona vs St. John's Prediction for Today:

The winning team model predicts St. John's will win this college basketball game with 77.4% confidence, based on game simulations, player injuries, key player performances and recent matchups.

Iona vs St. John's Spread Prediction:

Based on recent against-the-spread trends, the spread model predicts St. John's will cover the spread with 65.1% confidence for today’s game.


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  • Iona has hit the 1H Moneyline in 24 of their last 34 games (+13.90 Units / 27% ROI)
  • Iona has hit the Moneyline in 12 of their last 16 away games (+10.20 Units / 51% ROI)
  • Iona have covered the Spread in 13 of their last 16 away games (+9.70 Units / 55% ROI)
  • Iona have covered the 1H Spread in 21 of their last 34 games (+8.25 Units / 21% ROI)
  • Iona has hit the Team Total Over in 10 of their last 16 away games (+3.15 Units / 17% ROI)
  • St. John’s has hit the Moneyline in 28 of their last 34 games (+18.60 Units / 1% ROI)
  • St. John’s has hit the Game Total Under in 20 of their last 34 games (+5.70 Units / 15% ROI)
  • St. John’s have covered the Spread in 20 of their last 34 games (+5.70 Units / 15% ROI)
  • St. John’s has hit the 1H Game Total Under in 13 of their last 22 games at home (+3.95 Units / 16% ROI)
  • St. John’s has hit the 1H Moneyline in 24 of their last 34 games (+2.00 Units / 1% ROI)

Iona Basketball Against the Spread Record (ATS)

Iona has a 6-5 record against the spread this college basketball season (+0.5 Units / 4.1% ROI).

  • 8-3 when betting on the Moneyline for +3.6 Units / 18.09% ROI
  • 6-5 when betting the Over for +0.5 Units / 4.13% ROI
  • 5-6 when betting the Under for -1.6 Units / -13.22% ROI

St. John's Basketball Against the Spread Record (ATS)

St. John's has a 5-3 record against the spread this college basketball season (+1.7 Units / 19.32% ROI).

  • 5-3 when betting on the Moneyline for +0 Units / 0% ROI
  • 4-4 when betting the Over for -0.4 Units / -4.55% ROI
  • 4-4 when betting the Under for -0.4 Units / -4.55% ROI

Iona Offensive Stats & Trends:

St. John’s has forced 15.1 turnovers per game (497 turnovers/33 games) since the start of the 2024-25 season — best among Power Conference defenses; League Avg: 11.2

St. John’s allowed opponents to shoot 40% (836/2,107) last season — best among Big East Teams; League Avg: 43%

St. John’s forced 15.6 turnovers per game (436 turnovers/28 games) last season — best among Power Conference defenses; League Avg: 11.3

St. John’s allowed an average of 1.14 points per shot (1,849 points/1,617 shots) last season — 3rd best among Power Conference defenses; League Avg: 1.29

St. John's Offensive Stats & Trends:

Iona had an assist to turnover ratio of 1.5 (460 assists/ 303 TOs) last season — best among MAAC Teams; League Avg: 1.1

Iona has an assist to turnover ratio of 1.3 (1,123 assists/ 897 TOs) since the start of the 2023-24 season — tied for best among MAAC Teams; League Avg: 1.1

Iona averaged 9.5 turnovers per game (303 turnovers/32 games) last season — tied for 17th best among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 11.6

Iona shot 35% from three (262/737) last season — 2nd best among MAAC Teams; League Avg: 34%

Iona Defensive Stats & Trends:

St. John’s has forced 15.1 turnovers per game (497 turnovers/33 games) since the start of the 2024-25 season — best among Power Conference defenses; League Avg: 11.2

St. John’s allowed opponents to shoot 40% (836/2,107) last season — best among Big East Teams; League Avg: 43%

St. John’s forced 15.6 turnovers per game (436 turnovers/28 games) last season — best among Power Conference defenses; League Avg: 11.3

St. John’s allowed an average of 1.14 points per shot (1,849 points/1,617 shots) last season — 3rd best among Power Conference defenses; League Avg: 1.29

St. John's Defensive Stats & Trends:

Iona had an assist to turnover ratio of 1.5 (460 assists/ 303 TOs) last season — best among MAAC Teams; League Avg: 1.1

Iona has an assist to turnover ratio of 1.3 (1,123 assists/ 897 TOs) since the start of the 2023-24 season — tied for best among MAAC Teams; League Avg: 1.1

Iona averaged 9.5 turnovers per game (303 turnovers/32 games) last season — tied for 17th best among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 11.6

Iona shot 35% from three (262/737) last season — 2nd best among MAAC Teams; League Avg: 34%


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