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Table of Contents
- Matchup Stats
- Moneyline Mage
- Best Odds
- Interactive Odds Example
- Prop Bets
- Team Standings
- Futures Odds
- Team Pages
- Other Games Today
Key Matchup Stats
Looking into the second half of the 2024-25 college basketball season, Merrimack and Iona are set to hit the hardwood on Sunday, February 23rd, 2025. Luckily, we have some clear performance trends emerging now that each team has more than a dozen games under their belts. Use the following data to help analyze this matchup and to place an intelligent wager on its ultimate outcome.
- SportsBetting3.com Power Rankings - With the 2024-25 season in full stride, Merrimack currently has a 97.00 conference power ranking, while the SportsBetting3.com conference power ranking for Iona is 96.33.
- Away Merrimack - Merrimack starts this game with a 7-8 record as an away team, ranking them 2nd in the MAAC Conference for away team wins.
- Home Iona - Iona meets Merrimack boasting a 6-6 record as a home team. They currently rank 4th in the MAAC Conference for home team wins.
- Conference Win Percentage - Merrimack currently ranks 2nd (0.688) in the MAAC Conference, with Iona now standing 4th (0.563) for their conference win percentage in the 2024 MAAC Conference for the 2024-25 college basketball season.
- Overall Win Percentage - Merrimack has a 0.519 overall win percentage, with Iona matching up with a 0.444 overall win percentage.
- Team Records - Merrimack currently possesses 14-13 regular season overall record. Meanwhile, Iona has tallied a 12-15 standing as the 2024-25 college basketball season continues to unfold.
Moneyline Mage
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Hocus pocus Iona faces Merrimack in a battle of conference contenders Sunday.
Merrimack fights to break losing streak, while Iona aims to keep winning streak. Review the tables below to find the best point spread, total, and moneylines for this game. Important game for conference tournament seeds. Merrimack 11-5, Iona 9-7 in MAAC Conference. Bet legally at BetRivers and BetMGM for exciting college basketball action. We've also listed each team's futures odds and current standings below.
Best Warriors at Gaels Odds
| Underdog Merrimack | Favorite Iona |
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| Underdog Merrimack | Favorite Iona |
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Matchup Odds FAQs
Iona is a -1.5 +100 point spread favorite at BetMGM, while Merrimack is a +1.5 -120 point spread underdog at BetMGM.
The best over line is 132.5 -110 points at BetMGM, which means you risk $110 to win $100 betting the over. The best under line is 132.5 -110 points at BetMGM, and that means you risk $110 to win $100 betting the under.
Iona is a -110 moneyline favorite at BetMGM and Merrimack is a -110 moneyline underdog at BetMGM.
College Basketball Odds Example
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Game |
 BetMGMBet |
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Merrimack
Iona
2/23/25 1:00pm EST | +1.5 -120-1.5 +100 |
Underdog Merrimack - Merrimack bettors risk $100 to win $83.33 at -120 odds.
A +1.5 Merrimack underdog bet wins if they lose by 1, tie, or win outright. Your bet loses if they lose by 2 or more.
Favorite Iona - Iona bettors risk $100 to win $100 at +100 odds.
A -1.5 Iona favorite bet wins if they win by 2 or more. Your bet loses if they win by 1, tie, or lose outright.
Merrimack at Iona Prop Bets
Important Note: Some states expressly forbid individual college athlete prop bets. The following wagers may not be available depending on your particular state laws.
| BetMGM Bet |
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Merrimack
Iona
First to 5 Points
2/23/25 1:00pm EST | -115-120Bet |
Merrimack
Iona
First to 10 Points
2/23/25 1:00pm EST | -115-120Bet |
Merrimack
Iona
First to 15 Points
2/23/25 1:00pm EST | -115-120Bet |
Merrimack
Iona
Game to Overtime
2/23/25 1:00pm EST | Yes +675No -2000Bet |
Team Standings
| Team | W-L | Win% | Home | Away | Conf | CGB | Conf% | Strk |
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| Merrimack | 14-13 | 0.519 | 7-4 | 7-8 | 11-5 | +1.5 | 0.688 | L3 |
| Iona | 12-15 | 0.444 | 6-6 | 5-7 | 9-7 | +3.5 | 0.563 | W1 |
Merrimack & Iona Futures Odds
Latest College Basketball Championship odds, if available, for each team. Review March Madness odds for other teams and learn how to bet on the college basketball tournament. Also be sure to read Ron Halfback's Final Four write-up.
Merrimack Championship OddsNo NCAA Men's Basketball Tournament TM Merrimack YR: futures available
Iona Championship OddsNo NCAA Men's Basketball Tournament TM Iona YR: futures available
Merrimack & Iona Team Pages
Review each team's futures odds, betting bonuses, current standings and other valuable information on our exclusive team betting odds pages. Team betting odds and stats update throughout the season:
How to Bet on the Game
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How to Bet on the Merrimack vs Iona College Basketball Game
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Open a new sports betting account before game time.
Review our list of sports betting sites. Open a new account before the game starts on Sunday, February 23rd, 2025 at 1:00 pm EST, making sure to enter all your personal details correctly. Don't forget to add your bonus code.
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Visit the sportsbook’s cashier, banking, or deposit page.
Navigate to the sportsbook's deposit page. Use your Visa card or MasterCard, or deposit with a bank transfer, or other methods like Paypal.
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Tap to the sportsbook's College Basketball page, look for the Merrimack vs Iona Game.
Navigate to the sportsbook's College Basketball page. Next, look for live or upcoming matchups. Select the Merrimack vs Iona Game.
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Choose your bet and place a wager.
Choose your bet and then use the funds you deposited to place a wager. The sportsbook will pay your winnings or deduct a losing wager from your account balance after the game.
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