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Iona vs. Merrimack prediction: Why Merrimack is favored to win men's college basketball matchup [2/22/2026]
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Written by Jason Bevilacqua, Head of Content and Communities
Get Iona vs Merrimack predictions for college basketball Sunday.
Merrimack will square off with Iona in men's college basketball action at Lawler Arena on Sunday, beginning at 1:00 PM ET.
Based on the latest simulations, Dimers' proven college basketball model projects Merrimack as the most likely winner of the Iona vs. Merrimack game.
This article offers further insights into Sunday's matchup, including an expanded look at the predicted score, best bets and picks.
Iona vs. Merrimack prediction: Who will win and cover?
Using trusted machine learning and statistical analysis, we have simulated the result of Sunday's NCAA basketball matchup between Iona and Merrimack 10,000 times as part of our men's college basketball predictions coverage.
Our independent predictive model gives Merrimack a 77% chance of beating Iona. Our predicted final score has Merrimack winning 73-66.
According to our model, Merrimack (-6.5) has a 54% chance of covering the spread, while the over/under total of 137.5 points has a 54% chance of going over.
Iona vs. Merrimack odds
We have researched the best men's college basketball odds in America for this game, which are listed here:
| Bet Type | Iona | Merrimack |
|---|---|---|
| Spread | +6.5 (-106) | -6.5 (-110) |
| Moneyline | +260 | -295 |
| Total | o137.5 (-105) | u137.5 (-115) |
All odds are correct at the time of publication and are subject to change.
Iona vs. Merrimack picks and best bet
After matching our probabilities 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 | Merrimack -6.5 | -110 |
| Moneyline | Merrimack | -295 |
| Total | Over 137.5 | -105 |
According to our men's college basketball best bets, the top play to make on this game is Over 137.5 total points.
These picks are based on our probabilities matched against the implied probabilities from the sportsbook odds.
Iona vs. Merrimack game-day updates and essential details
Sunday's men's college basketball game between Merrimack and Iona at Lawler Arena is scheduled to commence at 1:00 PM ET.
- Who: Iona vs. Merrimack
- Date: Sunday, February 22, 2026
- Time: 1:00 PM ET/10:00AM PT
- Venue: Lawler Arena
Conclusion
We predict Merrimack, with a 77% win probability, will likely beat Iona on Sunday.
AI and automation have enhanced this article to quickly deliver accurate Iona vs. Merrimack insights, with human oversight ensuring high editorial quality. Our predictions are sourced 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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