The Sacred Heart Pioneers will face the Iona Gaels in Atlantic City, NJ, in the first round of the MAAC tournament. The game is scheduled for 6 p.m. ET and will be broadcast on ESPN+.
Iona enters the contest as the favourite, with a 2.5-point spread and a moneyline of -170. The total is set at 148.5 points.
Gaels Look to Continue Solid Season
Dan Geriot was appointed at Iona this past offseason, following his role as an assistant coach in the NBA with the New Orleans Pelicans.
The Gaels have posted a 18-13 overall record and a 10-10 mark in the league during his first season.
Iona defeated Sacred Heart 81-69 on the road in their previous meeting.
‘Stadium Unders’ System Favours the Under
Evan Abrams suggests betting the under, based on his system called “Stadium Unders”.
This system has produced a 26% return on investment (ROI) since its inception. This includes a 16% ROI this 2025-26 season alone.
College basketball games played in specific arenas often trend under. This is due to environmental and stylistic factors tied to the venue.
Many of these places feature deeper backdrops, unique lighting and court setups that slow pace and limit shooting efficiency.
Jim Whelan Boardwalk Hall is one such venue. Teams playing in these environments – especially those coming off an under in their previous outing – tend to continue that pattern as coaches emphasise defence and control over tempo.
Across multiple seasons, these venues have shown a reliable tendency for lower scoring outcomes, making the under a favourable position in arenas where shooting rhythm and offensive flow are historically harder to sustain.
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The Sacred Heart Pioneers and Iona Gaels are set to face off at Jim Whelan Boardwalk Hall.