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Table of Contents
- Matchup Stats
- Moneyline Mage
- Best Odds
- Interactive Odds Example
- Prop Bets
- Team Standings
- Futures Odds
- Team Pages
- Other Games Today
Key Matchup Stats
Looking into the second half of the 2025-26 college basketball season, Iona and Merrimack are set to hit the hardwood on Sunday, February 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, Iona currently has a 95.00 conference power ranking, while the SportsBetting3.com conference power ranking for Merrimack is 100.00.
- Away Iona - Iona starts this game with a 5-7 record as an away team, ranking them 4th in the MAAC Conference for away team wins.
- Home Merrimack - Merrimack meets Iona boasting a 9-0 record as a home team. They currently rank 3rd in the MAAC Conference for home team wins.
- Conference Win Percentage - Iona currently ranks 8th (0.438) in the MAAC Conference, with Merrimack now standing 1st (0.875) for their conference win percentage in the 2025 MAAC Conference for the 2025-26 college basketball season.
- Overall Win Percentage - Iona has a 0.556 overall win percentage, with Merrimack matching up with a 0.667 overall win percentage.
- Team Records - Iona currently possesses 15-12 regular season overall record. Meanwhile, Merrimack has tallied a 18-9 standing as the 2025-26 college basketball season continues to unfold.
Moneyline Mage
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Hocus pocus, Iona faces Merrimack in a magical showdown on Sunday.
Iona has a 15-12 overall standing, while Merrimack boasts an 18-9 record. Conference records are crucial for determining tournament seeds. Iona stands at 7-9 in the MAAC Conference, while Merrimack dominates at 14-2. Iona has lost their last game, but Merrimack is on a 6-game winning streak. 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 enchanting battle on the court.
Best Gaels at Warriors Odds
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Matchup Odds FAQs
Merrimack is a -7.5 -115 point spread favorite at BetMGM, while Iona is a +7.5 -105 point spread underdog at BetMGM.
The best over line is 136.5 -105 points at BetMGM, which means you risk $105 to win $100 betting the over. The best under line is 136.5 -115 points at BetMGM, and that means you risk $115 to win $100 betting the under.
Merrimack is a -375 moneyline favorite at BetMGM and Iona is a +290 moneyline underdog at BetMGM.
College Basketball Odds Example
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Game |
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Iona
Merrimack
1:05pm EST | +7.5 -105-7.5 -115 |
Underdog Iona - Iona bettors risk $100 to win $95.24 at -105 odds.
A +7.5 Iona underdog bet wins if they lose by 7 or fewer, tie, or win outright. Your bet loses if they lose by 8 or more.
Favorite Merrimack - Merrimack bettors risk $100 to win $86.96 at -115 odds.
A -7.5 Merrimack favorite bet wins if they win by 8 or more. Your bet loses if they win by 7 or fewer, tie, or lose outright.
Iona at Merrimack Prop Bets
Important Note: Some states expressly forbid individual college athlete prop bets. The following wagers may not be available depending on your particular state laws.
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Iona
Merrimack
1:05pm EST | Pending BetMGM |
Team Standings
| Team | W-L | Win% | Home | Away | Conf | CGB | Conf% | Strk |
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| Merrimack | 18-9 | 0.667 | 9-0 | 8-7 | 14-2 | - | 0.875 | W6 |
| Iona | 15-12 | 0.556 | 9-3 | 5-7 | 7-9 | +7 | 0.438 | L1 |
Iona & Merrimack Futures Odds
Latest College Basketball Championship odds, if available, for each team. Review March Madness odds for other teams and learn how to bet on the college basketball tournament. Also be sure to read Ron Halfback's Final Four write-up.
Iona Championship OddsNo NCAA Men's Basketball Tournament TM Iona YR: futures available
Merrimack Championship OddsNo NCAA Men's Basketball Tournament TM Merrimack YR: futures available
Iona & Merrimack Team Pages
Review each team's futures odds, betting bonuses, current standings and other valuable information on our exclusive team betting odds pages. Team betting odds and stats update throughout the season:
How to Bet on the Game
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How to Bet on the Iona vs Merrimack College Basketball Game
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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 Sunday, February 22nd, 2026 at 1:05 pm EST, making sure to enter all your personal details correctly. Don't forget to add your bonus code.
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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.
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Tap to the sportsbook's College Basketball page, look for the Iona vs Merrimack Game.
Navigate to the sportsbook's College Basketball page. Next, look for live or upcoming matchups. Select the Iona vs Merrimack Game.
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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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