Iona vs Fairfield Prediction, Odds & Best Bets Today – NCAAB, Feb. 5

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BetMGM Betting @BETMGM Feb 05, 2023, 9:47 AM
  • Iona (15-7) are -6.5 point favorites vs Fairfield (10-12)
  • Total (Over/Under): 137.5 points
  • Watch the game on ESPN3

The Iona Gaels (15-7) visit Leo D. Mahoney Arena to take on the Fairfield Stags (10-12) on Feb. 5. Tip off is scheduled for 2:00pm EST in Fairfield.

Iona is the betting favorite in this game, with the spread sitting at -6.5 (-115).

The Iona vs. Fairfield Over/Under is 137.5 total points.

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Iona vs. Fairfield Odds, Spread, Over/Under

SpreadTotal (O/U)Moneyline
Iona-6.5 -115O 137.5 -110-275
Fairfield +6.5 -105U 137.5 -110+220

Iona vs Fairfield Prediction for Today’s Game:

Based on recent trends, the winning team model predicts Iona will win this game with 62.9% confidence.

Iona vs Fairfield Spread Prediction:

Based on recent against-the-spread trends, the model predicts Fairfield will cover the spread with 51.0% confidence.

Both predictions factor in up-to-date player injuries for both Iona and Fairfield, plus offensive & defensive matchups, recent games and key player performances this season.


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  • Iona has hit the 1H Game Total Over in 14 of their last 20 games (+8.50 Units / 39% ROI)
  • Iona has hit the Team Total Under in 8 of their last 9 games (+6.80 Units / 64% ROI)
  • Iona has hit the 1H Moneyline in 5 of their last 7 away games (+3.00 Units / 14% ROI)
  • Fairfield has hit the 1H Game Total Under in 31 of their last 44 games (+16.75 Units / 35% ROI)
  • Fairfield has hit the 1H Moneyline in 25 of their last 42 games (+14.20 Units / 26% ROI)
  • Fairfield have covered the 1H Spread in 27 of their last 47 games (+8.35 Units / 16% ROI)
  • Fairfield has hit the Team Total Under in 9 of their last 13 games (+4.45 Units / 30% ROI)

Iona Basketball Against the Spread Record (ATS)

Iona has gone 11-11 against the spread this college basketball season (-1.1 Units / -4.55% ROI).

  • 15-7 when betting on the Moneyline for -7.6 Units / -5.81% ROI
  • 11-11 when betting the Over for -1.1 Units / -4.55% ROI
  • 11-11 when betting the Under for -1.1 Units / -4.55% ROI

Fairfield Basketball Against the Spread Record (ATS)

Fairfield has gone 11-10 against the spread this college basketball season (+0 Units / 0% ROI).

  • 8-13 when betting on the Moneyline for -4.85 Units / -16.03% ROI
  • 9-12 when betting the Over for -4.2 Units / -18.18% ROI
  • 12-9 when betting the Under for +2.1 Units / 9.09% ROI

Iona Offensive Stats & Trends:

Iona has averaged 75.4 points per game (1,583 points/21 games) this season — best among MAAC Teams; League Avg: 67.4

Iona has averaged 15.7 assists per game (850 assists/54 games) since the start of the 2021-22 season — best among MAAC Teams; League Avg: 12.4

Iona has averaged 15.1 assists per game (317 assists/21 games) this season — best among MAAC Teams; League Avg: 12.3

Iona has an assist to turnover ratio of 1.5 (317 assists/ 218 TOs) this season — tied for 9th best among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 1.1

Fairfield Offensive Stats & Trends:

Fairfield is shooting 28% from three (123/438) this season — lowest among MAAC Teams; League Avg: 33%

Fairfield is shooting 32% from three (374/1,177) since the start of the 2021-22 season — lowest among MAAC Teams; League Avg: 33%

Fairfield has averaged 9.5 assists per game (200 assists/21 games) this season — lowest among MAAC Teams; League Avg: 12.3

Fairfield has a 39% free throw rate (445 free throw attempts/1,140 field goal attempts) this season — highest among MAAC Teams; League Avg: 30%

Iona Defensive Stats & Trends:

Iona has averaged 24.0 defensive rebounds per game (505 rebounds/21 games) this season — tied for 2nd best among MAAC Teams; League Avg: 22.9

Iona has averaged 7.5 steals per game (157 steals/21 games) this season — 2nd best among MAAC Teams; League Avg: 6.1

Iona has 157 steals this season — most among MAAC Teams

Iona has 373 steals since the start of the 2021-22 season — 2nd most among MAAC Teams

Fairfield Defensive Stats & Trends:

Fairfield has averaged 23.7 defensive rebounds per game (1,282 rebounds/54 games) since the start of the 2021-22 season — 5th best among MAAC Teams; League Avg: 23.5

Fairfield has averaged 5.5 steals per game (295 steals/54 games) since the start of the 2021-22 season — tied for lowest among MAAC Teams; League Avg: 6.2

Fairfield has averaged 5.5 steals per game (116 steals/21 games) this season — 4th lowest among MAAC Teams; League Avg: 6.1

Fairfield has forced 11.2 turnovers per game (235 turnovers/21 games) this season — 3rd lowest among MAAC Teams ; League Avg: 11.9


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