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Iona vs. Rider prediction: Why Iona is favored to win men's college basketball matchup [1/14/2026]
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Written by Mac Douglass, Senior Editor
Get Iona vs Rider predictions for college basketball Wednesday.
Rider will square off with the favored Iona in men's college basketball action at Alumni Gymnasium on Wednesday, beginning at 7:00 PM ET.
Based on the latest simulations, Dimers' advanced college basketball model predicts Iona as the most likely winner of the Iona vs. Rider game.
This article offers a closer look at Wednesday's matchup, including an expanded look at the predicted score, best bets and picks.
Iona vs. Rider prediction: Who will win and cover?
Using powerful machine learning and data, we have simulated the outcome of Wednesday's NCAA basketball matchup between Iona and Rider 10,000 times as part of our men's college basketball predictions coverage.
Our independent predictive model gives Iona a 77% chance of beating Rider. Our predicted final score has Iona winning 75-67.
According to our model, Iona (-6.5) has a 55% chance of covering the spread, while the over/under total of 141.5 points has a 53% chance of going over.
Iona vs. Rider odds
We have researched the best men's college basketball odds in America for this game, which are listed here:
| Bet Type | Iona | Rider |
|---|---|---|
| Spread | -6.5 (-115) | +6.5 (-105) |
| Moneyline | -325 | +270 |
| Total | o141.5 (-112) | u141.5 (-106) |
All odds are correct at the time of publication and are subject to change.
Iona vs. Rider 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 | Iona -6.5 | -115 |
| Moneyline | Iona | -325 |
| Total | Over 141.5 | -112 |
According to our men's college basketball best bets, the top play to make on this game is Iona -6.5 at the spread.
Iona vs. Rider game-day updates and essential details
Wednesday's men's college basketball action between Rider and Iona at Alumni Gymnasium is scheduled to commence at 7:00 PM ET.
- Who: Iona vs. Rider
- Date: Wednesday, January 14, 2026
- Time: 7:00 PM ET/4:00PM PT
- Venue: Alumni Gymnasium
Conclusion
We predict Iona, with a 77% win probability, will likely beat Rider on Wednesday.
AI and automation have enhanced this article to quickly deliver accurate Iona vs. Rider insights, with human oversight ensuring high editorial quality. Our predictions are based on 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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Mac Douglass specializes in NFL previews for the NFC South and NFC East, MLB best bets, Formula 1 race previews, and professional tennis insights. Combining predictive simulations and data-driven sports analysis, Mac provides in-depth content to elevate the betting experience for sports fans.
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