Vermont returns as a program that went 22-12 last season with a solid 8-7 road mark, and their perimeter-heavy offense (25.8 3-point attempts per game) travels well to hostile gyms. Iona was only 18-14 overall despite their home comfort, meaning this 1.5-point cushion is more than enough value on a disciplined Catamounts squad opening the year with nothing to lose. Getting +1.5 on a tight season-opener where either team could feasibly win outright is exactly the kind of low-vig spot worth attacking.