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Iona Gaels vs Rider Broncs Picks and Predictions – January 14, 2026
MAAC play continues Wednesday night as the Iona Gaels head to Alumni Gymnasium in Lawrenceville to take on the Rider Broncs. Tipoff is scheduled for 7:00 PM ET, and the visiting Gaels are 8-point road favorites in a game that could get one-sided early. The total sits at 143.5.
Iona enters this one at 12–4 and atop the MAAC standings, while Rider has struggled to stay competitive at 5–11 overall. With the Gaels laying a decent number and the Broncs searching for any momentum, this game leans heavily toward the visitors if they show up sharp.
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Iona Gaels vs Rider Broncs Odds
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| Team | Moneyline | Spread | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Iona Gaels | -350 | -8.0 (-110) | O 143.5 (-110) |
| Rider Broncs | +260 | +8.0 (-110) | U 143.5 (-110) |
Iona Gaels Betting Form
The Iona Gaels have won five of their last six and are starting to separate themselves from the rest of the MAAC. They play fast, shoot the ball well from deep, and get solid guard play that keeps their turnovers low. Their defensive pressure also forces mistakes — they’re among the league leaders in steals and points off turnovers.
Their issue has been road consistency, but they’ve covered in three of their last four away from home and are trending in the right direction. Iona’s offense should be able to pick apart Rider’s weak perimeter defense if they get going early.
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Rider Broncs Betting Form
The Rider Broncs continue to search for rhythm. They’ve dropped four of their last five and struggle to keep up offensively when they fall behind. They’re scoring just 66 PPG during this recent skid and don’t shoot well enough from three to trade baskets when teams heat up.
Rider does have some size and can rebound, but they don’t turn teams over and have struggled in transition defense. At home, they’ve been slightly more competitive, but they’re just 2–3 ATS in their last five home games — not enough to inspire confidence against the league’s top team.
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Iona Gaels vs Rider Broncs Matchup Breakdown
This game sets up well for Iona. They have better guard play, a faster tempo, and more efficient offense across the board. Rider’s best path to staying close is controlling the pace, limiting turnovers, and crashing the offensive glass — but even then, it may not be enough.
Matchup keys:
- Iona holds the edge in transition scoring and ball security
- Rider struggles defending the perimeter and lacks scoring depth
- The Gaels force turnovers and turn them into points quickly
- Rider may get outpaced early if they fall behind and have to chase
Unless Iona comes out flat or Rider shoots well above average, this feels like a game where the favorite builds a lead and manages it comfortably.
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Iona Gaels vs Rider Broncs Predictions and Best Bets
This isn’t a spot to get fancy. The Iona Gaels are the better team by margin, and the -8.0 line reflects that — but there’s still value. They’ve been reliable ATS in conference play, and Rider doesn’t bring enough offensive punch to make up for their defensive gaps.
As for the total, 143.5 looks fair, but if Rider can’t hold pace, it might stay Under. Iona can score, but they also lock down when protecting leads late.
Best Bet: Iona Gaels -8.0 (-110)
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