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Iona vs. Marist prediction: Why Marist is favored to win men's college basketball matchup [1/4/2026]
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Written by Jason Bevilacqua, Head of Content and Communities
Get Iona vs Marist predictions for college basketball Sunday.
Marist and Iona will lock horns in men's college basketball action at McCann Arena on Sunday, with tipoff at 2:00 PM ET.
Based on updated simulation results, Dimers' advanced college basketball model predicts Marist as the most likely winner of the Iona vs. Marist game.
This article offers an expanded analysis of Sunday's matchup, including an expanded look at the predicted score, best bets and picks.
Iona vs. Marist prediction: Who will win and cover?
Using powerful machine learning and data analysis, we have simulated the outcome of Sunday's NCAA basketball game between Iona and Marist 10,000 times as part of our men's college basketball predictions coverage.
Our famous predictive model gives Marist a 67% chance of beating Iona. Our predicted final score has Marist winning 75-70.
According to our model, Marist (-4.5) has a 53% chance of covering the spread, while the over/under total of 147.5 points has a 53% chance of staying under.
Iona vs. Marist odds
We have sourced the best men's college basketball odds in America for this game, which are listed here:
| Bet Type | Iona | Marist |
|---|---|---|
| Spread | +4.5 (-110) | -4.5 (-108) |
| Moneyline | +160 | -190 |
| Total | o147.5 (-115) | u147.5 (-105) |
All odds are correct at the time of publication and are subject to change.
Iona vs. Marist picks and best bet
After matching our predictions against the best current odds, we can reveal our picks for each of the major markets. Plus, find our best bet for the game below:
| Bet Type | Pick | Bet Now |
|---|---|---|
| Spread | Marist -4.5 | -108 |
| Moneyline | Marist | -190 |
| Total | Under 147.5 | -105 |
According to our men's college basketball best bets, the top play to make on this game is Marist to win.
Iona vs. Marist game-day updates and essential details
Sunday's men's college basketball game between Marist and Iona at McCann Arena is scheduled to begin at 2:00 PM ET.
- Who: Iona vs. Marist
- Date: Sunday, January 4, 2026
- Time: 2:00 PM ET/11:00AM PT
- Venue: McCann Arena
Conclusion
We predict Marist, with a 67% win probability, will likely beat Iona on Sunday.
AI and automation have enhanced this article to quickly deliver accurate Iona vs. Marist insights, with human oversight ensuring high editorial quality. Our predictions are drawn from up-to-date data to help you make informed decisions. For additional resources and advice on responsible gambling, please call 1-800-GAMBLER.
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Jason Bevilacqua, an expert in MLB, NHL, NBA, MLS, and NFL, delivers game previews, best bets, and props. Since 2020, as Head of Social and Community at Dimers, he has contributed insightful articles utilizing data-driven models and simulations.
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