The upcoming college basketball game features Iona Gaels, who are 1-0 after an 81-73 win over Hofstra, and Kansas City Roos, who are 1-1 after splitting their first two games. Iona is favored to win on the road by 4.5 points, with a total over/under of 157.5 points, according to betting odds. The SportsLine Projection Model simulated the game 10,000 times and predicts a likely under on the total points, with a projected combined score of 145. The model favors Iona to cover the spread with a 70% probability. Key players include CJ Anthony, who scored 25 points in Iona’s last game, and Preston Edmead, who shined in a recent road game where he contributed significantly despite the team’s 81-73 loss. The game is scheduled for 1 p.m. ET at the Swinney Center and will be streamed on the Summit League Network. Other recent college basketball news highlights include UConn’s strong start, top-ranked Houston moving up in the rankings, and notable injuries such as North Carolina’s Seth Trimble breaking his arm during practice. The game analysis and predictions are based on extensive simulations and betting data, aimed at providing accurate betting advice for college basketball enthusiasts.