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Merrimack vs. Iona prediction: Why Merrimack is favored to win men's college basketball matchup [1/22/2026]
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Written by Dave Garofolo, Content Producer
Get Merrimack vs Iona predictions for college basketball Thursday.
Iona and Merrimack are scheduled to meet in men's college basketball action at Hynes Athletics Center on Thursday, starting at 7:00 PM ET.
Based on updated simulations, Dimers' proven college basketball model predicts Merrimack as the most likely winner of the Merrimack vs. Iona game.
This article offers a closer look at Thursday's matchup, including an expanded look at the predicted score, best bets and picks.
Merrimack vs. Iona prediction: Who will win and cover?
Using trusted machine learning and data analysis, we have simulated the result of Thursday's NCAA basketball matchup between Merrimack and Iona 10,000 times as part of our men's college basketball predictions coverage.
Our leading predictive model currently gives Merrimack a 57% chance of defeating Iona. Our predicted final score has Merrimack winning 72-70.
According to our model, Merrimack (+1.5) has a 58% chance of covering the spread, while the 143.5-point over/under has a 56% chance of going over.
Merrimack vs. Iona odds
We have sourced the best men's college basketball odds in America for this game, which are listed here:
| Bet Type | Merrimack | Iona |
|---|---|---|
| Spread | +1.5 (-125) | -1.5 (+105) |
| Moneyline | -110 | -104 |
| Total | o143.5 (-110) | u143.5 (-108) |
All odds are correct at the time of publication and are subject to change.
Merrimack vs. Iona picks and best bet
After matching our predictions against the best available 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 +1.5 | -125 |
| Moneyline | Merrimack | -110 |
| Total | Over 143.5 | -110 |
According to our best men's college basketball bets, the top play to make on this game is Merrimack to win.
Merrimack vs. Iona game-day updates and essential details
Thursday's men's college basketball action between Iona and Merrimack at Hynes Athletics Center is scheduled to commence at 7:00 PM ET.
- Who: Merrimack vs. Iona
- Date: Thursday, January 22, 2026
- Time: 7:00 PM ET/4:00PM PT
- Venue: Hynes Athletics Center
Conclusion
We predict Merrimack, with a 57% win probability, will likely beat Iona on Thursday.
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Dave Garofolo uses sophisticated AI-driven analytics to make predictions and evaluate player performances in the NBA, MLB, NFL, NHL, NCAAM, and PGA TOUR tournaments, crafting insightful game and prop previews.
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