Merrimack vs Iona Basketball Odds

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Looking into the second half of the 2025-26 college basketball season, Merrimack and Iona are set to hit the hardwood on Thursday, January 22nd, 2026. Luckily, we have some clear performance trends emerging now that each team has more than a dozen games under their belts. Use the following data to help analyze this matchup and to place an intelligent wager on its ultimate outcome.

SportsBetting3.com Power Rankings - With the 2025-26 season in full stride, Merrimack currently has a 99.00 conference power ranking, while the SportsBetting3.com conference power ranking for Iona is 97.33.
Away Merrimack - Merrimack starts this game with a 5-6 record as an away team, ranking them 2nd in the MAAC Conference for away team wins.
Home Iona - Iona meets Merrimack boasting a 7-1 record as a home team. They currently rank 3rd in the MAAC Conference for home team wins.
Conference Win Percentage - Merrimack currently ranks 1st (0.889) in the MAAC Conference, with Iona now standing 3rd (0.444) for their conference win percentage in the 2025 MAAC Conference for the 2025-26 college basketball season.
Overall Win Percentage - Merrimack has a 0.600 overall win percentage, with Iona matching up with a 0.600 overall win percentage.
Team Records - Merrimack currently possesses 12-8 regular season overall record. Meanwhile, Iona has tallied a 12-8 standing as the 2025-26 college basketball season continues to unfold.

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Hocus pocus, Merrimack clashes with Iona in a magical showdown on Thursday.

Both teams boast a 12-8 overall standing in the 2025-26 college basketball season. Merrimack leads the MAAC Conference with an 8-1 record, while Iona trails at 4-5. The stakes are high as conference records will determine tournament seeds. Merrimack rides a 2-game win streak while Iona struggles with 2 losses. Review the tables below to find the best point spread, total, and moneylines for this game. You can bet on college basketball legally at BetRivers and BetMGM. We've also listed each team's futures odds and current standings below. May the best team prevail in this mystical battle of basketball prowess.

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**Best Point Spread Betting Odds**
Underdog Merrimack	Favorite Iona
+1.5 -125 BetMGM Bet	-1.5 +105 BetMGM Bet

Iona has a -1.5 +105 point spread at BetMGM OH. They are the point spread favorite in this matchup. Merrimack has a +1.5 -125 point spread at BetMGM OH. Merrimack is the point spread underdog. Review how to bet on a point spread with our text and video tutorials.

**Best Total Betting Odds**
Over	Under
140.5 o -115 BetMGM Bet	140.5 u -105 BetMGM Bet

BetMGM has the best over line of 140.5 points. Risk $115 to win $100. BetMGM has the best under line of 140.5 points. Risk $105 to win $100. Our tutorial explains more about total bets.

**Best Moneyline Betting Odds**
Underdog Merrimack	Favorite Iona
-110 BetMGM Bet	-110 BetMGM Bet

Iona is the -110 moneyline favorite. Risk $110 to win $100 on Iona at BetMGM. Merrimack is the -110 underdog at BetMGM. Risk $110 to win $100 on Merrimack. Learn more about how to bet on money lines.

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What is the point spread for the Merrimack vs Iona College Basketball game on Thursday, January 22nd, 2026?

Iona is a -1.5 +105 point spread favorite at BetMGM, while Merrimack is a +1.5 -125 point spread underdog at BetMGM.

What is the over-under total line for the Merrimack vs Iona College Basketball game on Thursday, January 22nd, 2026?

The best over line is 140.5 -115 points at BetMGM, which means you risk $115 to win $100 betting the over. The best under line is 140.5 -105 points at BetMGM, and that means you risk $105 to win $100 betting the under.

What is the moneyline for the Merrimack vs Iona College Basketball game on Thursday, January 22nd, 2026?

Iona is a -110 moneyline favorite at BetMGM and Merrimack is a -110 moneyline underdog at BetMGM.

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Game	BetMGM Bet
Merrimack Iona 1/22/26 7:00pm EST	+1.5 -125 -1.5 +105

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Underdog Merrimack - Merrimack bettors risk $100 to win $80 at -125 odds.

A +1.5 Merrimack underdog bet wins if they lose by 1, tie, or win outright. Your bet loses if they lose by 2 or more.

Favorite Iona - Iona bettors risk $100 to win $105 at +105 odds.

A -1.5 Iona favorite bet wins if they win by 2 or more. Your bet loses if they win by 1, tie, or lose outright.

Merrimack at Iona Prop Bets

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College Basketball Prop Bets
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	BetMGM Bet
Merrimack Iona First to 5 Points 1/22/26 7:00pm EST	-118 -118 Bet
Merrimack Iona First to 10 Points 1/22/26 7:00pm EST	-118 -118 Bet
Merrimack Iona First to 15 Points 1/22/26 7:00pm EST	-118 -118 Bet
Merrimack Iona Game to Overtime 1/22/26 7:00pm EST	Yes +775 No -2500 Bet

Team Standings

2025-2026 College Basketball Regular Season Standings - Merrimack, Iona
Team	W-L	Win%	Home	Away	Conf	CGB	Conf%	Strk
Merrimack	17-9	0.654	9-0	7-7	13-2	-	0.867	W5
Iona	14-11	0.560	9-3	4-6	6-8	+6.5	0.429	L3

Merrimack & Iona Futures Odds

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Merrimack Championship Odds

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Iona Championship Odds

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Merrimack & Iona Team Pages

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How to Bet on the Merrimack vs Iona College Basketball Game

Open a new sports betting account before game time.
Review our list of sports betting sites. Open a new account before the game starts on Thursday, January 22nd, 2026 at 7:00 pm EST, making sure to enter all your personal details correctly. Don't forget to add your bonus code.
Visit the sportsbook’s cashier, banking, or deposit page.
Navigate to the sportsbook's deposit page. Use your Visa card or MasterCard, or deposit with a bank transfer, or other methods like Paypal.
Tap to the sportsbook's College Basketball page, look for the Merrimack vs Iona Game.
Navigate to the sportsbook's College Basketball page. Next, look for live or upcoming matchups. Select the Merrimack vs Iona Game.
Choose your bet and place a wager.
Choose your bet and then use the funds you deposited to place a wager. The sportsbook will pay your winnings or deduct a losing wager from your account balance after the game.

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