Marist lost the first meeting 93-80 as a 13-point underdog on Dec. 31 as Iona shot 55.7 percent and Jordan Washington led the Gaels with 26 points. Marist is on a current eight-game losing streak (2-6 ATS), including a 71-46 blowout loss at Saint Peter's on Tuesday. The Red Foxes shot a paltry 30.4 percent with Khallid Hart the leading scorer with just 12 points. The Marist defense is allowing opponents a .463 shooting percentage compared to .426 for Iona, which has won seven of its last nine games. Washington averages 16.9 points per game and 7.1 rebounds for the Gaels while shooting 57.0 percent from the field. Marist is just 7-13-2 ATS this season, including 1-4 ATS its last five home contests. Meanwhile, Iona has covered four of its last five road games and the Gaels are 4-0-1 ATS after a loss this season. Lay the points and play Iona.
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