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Merrimack vs. Iona Prediction: Iona Predicted to Win College Basketball Matchup [2/23/2025]
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Written by Jason Bevilacqua, Head of Content and Communities
Our expert prediction for Sunday's Merrimack vs Iona matchup.
Iona and Merrimack are scheduled to meet in college basketball action at Hynes Athletics Center on Sunday, starting at 1:00PM ET.
Based on updated simulation results, Dimers' advanced college basketball model (see Dimers Pro for full access) predicts Iona as the most likely winner of today's game.
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"Using the most recent data, our experts ran 10,000 simulations of Sunday's Merrimack-Iona game," said Dimers' Chief Content Officer, Nick Slade.
"After accounting for recent updates and other variables, our prediction shows Iona with a win probability of 55%, while Merrimack has 45%."
For further insights into Sunday's matchup, including an expanded look at the predicted score, best bets and picks, visit our interactive Merrimack vs. Iona predictions page.
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Merrimack vs. Iona Prediction: Who Will Win, Cover the Spread?
Using innovative machine learning and data analysis, we have simulated the result of Sunday's NCAA basketball game between Merrimack and Iona 10,000 times as part of our college basketball predictions coverage.
Our famous predictive model currently gives Iona a 55% chance of defeating Merrimack. Our predicted final score has Iona winning 66-65.
According to our model, Iona (+1.5) has a 57% chance of covering the spread, while the over/under total of 132.5 points has a 52% chance of going over.
Merrimack vs. Iona Odds
We have sourced the best College Basketball odds in America for this game, which are listed here:
| Bet Type | Merrimack | Iona |
|---|---|---|
| Spread | -1.5 (+105) | +1.5 (-125) |
| Moneyline | -105 | -110 |
| Total | o132.5 (-112) | u132.5 (-105) |
All odds are correct at the time of publication and are subject to change.
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Merrimack vs. Iona Picks and Best Bets
Our model's biggest edge in today's Merrimack vs. Iona matchup is on the moneyline.
Our expert predictions, matched against the latest odds, reveal the best college basketball picks for every game throughout the season.
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Merrimack vs. Iona Game-Day Updates and Essential Details
Sunday's college basketball game between Iona and Merrimack at Hynes Athletics Center is scheduled to start at 1:00PM ET.
- Who: Merrimack vs. Iona
- Date: Sunday, February 23, 2025
- Time: 1:00PM ET/10:00AM PT
- Venue: Hynes Athletics Center
Dimers.com's in-depth preview of Sunday's Merrimack vs. Iona matchup includes our prediction, picks and the latest betting odds.
Before making any Merrimack vs. Iona picks, be sure to check out the latest college basketball predictions and betting advice from Dimers Pro.
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Conclusion
We predict Iona, with a 55% win probability, will likely beat Merrimack on Sunday.
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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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