Ross’ Sunday CBB Game of the Day
(NCAAB) Iona vs. New Mexico, 12/18/2022 6:30 PM, Score: 74 - 82
Point Spread: 2.50 | -105.00 Iona (Away)
Result: Loss
Iona @ New Mexico
Game# 761-762
Play On: Iona +2.5 (5*)

This line jumped off the board at me since 7-2 Iona is only a 3.0-point road underdog versus a 10-0 New Mexico team. However, the Lobos have played an extremely soft schedule, and KenPom clearly indicates that as they have them at #267 out of 363 Division 1 teams with regards to strength of schedule. Conversely, Iona is #121 in that category and enters today on a 5-game win streak which includes an 84-62 win over #64 St. Louis. Despite New Mexico being undefeated, KenPom has New Mexico ranked #58 which is extremely high for a team from the Metro Athletic Association Conference. The Gaels are also very good defensively which is evidenced by the being #5 in percentage of blocked shots and #34 in 2-points field goal percentage at 44.1%. Iona doesn’t beat themselves as they commit turnovers on only 14.3% of its offensive possession which is 8th best in the country.

Give me Iona plus the points.