Iona vs Manhattan Prediction, Odds & Best Bets Today – NCAAB, Mar. 7

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  • Iona (13-16) is a -8.5 point favorite vs Manhattan (12-14)
  • Total (Over/Under): 144.5 points
  • Iona / Manhattan TV channel: ESPN+

The Iona Gaels (13-16) visit Draddy Gymnasium to take on the Manhattan Jaspers (12-14) on Mar. 7. Tip off is scheduled for 7:00pm EST in Riverdale, NY.

Iona is the betting favorite in this game, with the spread sitting at -8.5 (-105).

The Iona vs. Manhattan Over/Under is 144.5 total points.

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Iona vs. Manhattan Odds, Spread, Over/Under

SpreadTotal (O/U)Moneyline
Iona-8.5 -105O 144.5 -110-375
Manhattan +8.5 -115U 144.5 -110+280

Iona vs Manhattan Prediction for Today:

The winning team model predicts Iona will win this college basketball game with 75.4% confidence, based on game simulations, player injuries, key player performances and recent matchups.

Iona vs Manhattan Spread Prediction:

Based on recent against-the-spread trends, the spread model predicts Manhattan will cover the spread with 51.8% confidence for today’s game.


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  • Iona has hit the Team Total Under in 20 of their last 33 games (+5.20 Units / 14% ROI)
  • Iona has hit the Game Total Under in 19 of their last 33 games (+4.70 Units / 13% ROI)
  • Iona have covered the 1H Spread in 7 of their last 13 away games (+1.35 Units / 9% ROI)
  • Iona has hit the 1H Game Total Under in 18 of their last 33 games (+1.20 Units / 3% ROI)
  • Iona have covered the Spread in 7 of their last 13 away games (+0.40 Units / 3% ROI)
  • Manhattan has hit the Team Total Under in 8 of their last 11 games at home (+4.75 Units / 38% ROI)
  • Manhattan has hit the 1H Moneyline in 9 of their last 25 games (+1.90 Units / 7% ROI)
  • Manhattan has hit the 1H Game Total Under in 15 of their last 27 games (+1.45 Units / 5% ROI)
  • Manhattan has hit the Game Total Under in 6 of their last 11 games at home (+0.50 Units / 4% ROI)

Iona Basketball Against the Spread Record (ATS)

Iona has a 13-16 record against the spread this college basketball season (-4.65 Units / -14.51% ROI).

  • 14-15 when betting on the Moneyline for -13.15 Units / -16.07% ROI
  • 12-16 when betting the Over for -5.6 Units / -17.55% ROI
  • 16-12 when betting the Under for +2.8 Units / 8.78% ROI

Manhattan Basketball Against the Spread Record (ATS)

Manhattan has a 12-14 record against the spread this college basketball season (-3.35 Units / -11.75% ROI).

  • 5-19 when betting on the Moneyline for -7.55 Units / -28.87% ROI
  • 14-12 when betting the Over for +0.8 Units / 2.8% ROI
  • 12-14 when betting the Under for -3.4 Units / -11.89% ROI

Iona Offensive Stats & Trends:

Iona has an assist to turnover ratio of 1.5 (850 assists/ 581 TOs) since the start of the 2022-23 season — best among MAAC Teams; League Avg: 1.0

Iona has averaged 9.5 turnovers per game (219 turnovers/23 games) this season — best among MAAC Teams; League Avg: 12.3

Iona has averaged 14.7 assists per game (850 assists/58 games) since the start of the 2022-23 season — best among MAAC Teams; League Avg: 12.4

Iona has 850 assists since the start of the 2022-23 season — most among MAAC Teams

Manhattan Offensive Stats & Trends:

Manhattan has a 21% free throw rate (272 free throw attempts/1,276 field goal attempts) this season — lowest among MAAC Teams; League Avg: 31%

Manhattan has 13.0 free throw attempts per game this season — lowest among MAAC Teams; League Avg: 18.0

Manhattan has averaged 1.16 points per shot (3,430 points/2,958 shots) since the start of the 2022-23 season — 2nd lowest among MAAC Teams; League Avg: 1.20

Manhattan is shooting 31% from three (161/513) this season — tied for 23rd lowest among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 34%

Iona Defensive Stats & Trends:

Iona has 481 steals since the start of the 2022-23 season — most among MAAC Teams

Iona has averaged 20.5 defensive rebounds per game (472 rebounds/23 games) this season — 5th lowest among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 24.7

Iona has averaged 9.6 steals per game (220 steals/23 games) this season — 11th best among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 6.8

Iona has 220 steals this season — most among MAAC Teams

Manhattan Defensive Stats & Trends:

Manhattan has averaged 22.3 defensive rebounds per game (1,135 rebounds/51 games) since the start of the 2022-23 season — 4th lowest among MAAC Teams; League Avg: 22.9

Manhattan has averaged 23.6 defensive rebounds per game (495 rebounds/21 games) this season — 5th best among MAAC Teams; League Avg: 23.2

Manhattan has 392 steals since the start of the 2022-23 season — 2nd most among MAAC Teams

Manhattan has averaged 7.7 steals per game (392 steals/51 games) since the start of the 2022-23 season — 2nd best among MAAC Teams; League Avg: 6.5


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