Canisius vs Iona Prediction, Odds & Best Bets Today – NCAAB, Jan. 19

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  • Iona (8-8) is a -8.5 point favorite vs Canisius (7-7)
  • Total (Over/Under): 144.5 points
  • Canisius / Iona TV channel: ESPN+

The Canisius Golden Griffins (7-7) visit Hynes Athletics Center to take on the Iona Gaels (8-8) on Jan. 19. Tip off is scheduled for 7:00pm EST in New Rochelle, NY.

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

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

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Canisius vs. Iona Odds, Spread, Over/Under

SpreadTotal (O/U)Moneyline
Canisius+8.5 -115O 144.5 -110+280
Iona -8.5 -105U 144.5 -110-350

Canisius vs Iona 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.

Canisius vs Iona Spread Prediction:

Based on recent against-the-spread trends, the spread model predicts Canisius will cover the spread with 51.6% confidence for today’s game.


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  • Canisius has hit the 1H Game Total Over in 18 of their last 28 games (+6.80 Units / 22% ROI)
  • Canisius has hit the Team Total Over in 11 of their last 16 away games (+5.50 Units / 30% ROI)
  • Canisius have covered the Spread in 16 of their last 28 games (+3.90 Units / 13% ROI)
  • Canisius have covered the 1H Spread in 15 of their last 28 games (+3.50 Units / 11% ROI)
  • Canisius has hit the Game Total Over in 16 of their last 28 games (+2.80 Units / 9% ROI)
  • Iona has hit the 1H Moneyline in 22 of their last 33 games (+7.95 Units / 8% ROI)
  • Iona has hit the Game Total Under in 18 of their last 33 games (+1.50 Units / 4% ROI)
  • Iona have covered the Spread in 18 of their last 33 games (+1.45 Units / 4% ROI)
  • Iona has hit the 1H Game Total Over in 18 of their last 33 games (+1.20 Units / 3% ROI)

Canisius Basketball Against the Spread Record (ATS)

Canisius has a 7-7 record against the spread this college basketball season (-0.7 Units / -4.24% ROI).

  • 6-9 when betting on the Moneyline for +2.15 Units / 9.6% ROI
  • 8-7 when betting the Over for +0.3 Units / 1.81% ROI
  • 7-8 when betting the Under for -1.75 Units / -10.64% ROI

Iona Basketball Against the Spread Record (ATS)

Iona has a 8-8 record against the spread this college basketball season (-0.85 Units / -4.8% ROI).

  • 7-9 when betting on the Moneyline for -10 Units / -22.12% ROI
  • 8-8 when betting the Over for -0.8 Units / -4.55% ROI
  • 8-8 when betting the Under for -0.8 Units / -4.55% ROI

Canisius Offensive Stats & Trends:

Canisius has made 8.5 three-pointers per game since the start of the 2022-23 season — best among MAAC Teams; League Avg: 6.8

Canisius has an assist to turnover ratio of 1.2 (642 assists/ 540 TOs) since the start of the 2022-23 season — 2nd best among MAAC Teams; League Avg: 1.0

Canisius has averaged 74.9 points per game (1,199 points/16 games) this season — 4th best among MAAC Teams; League Avg: 71.1

Canisius has an eFG% of 51% this season — 5th best among MAAC Teams; League Avg: 49%

Iona Offensive Stats & Trends:

Iona has an assist to turnover ratio of 1.4 (740 assists/ 523 TOs) since the start of the 2022-23 season — best among MAAC Teams; League Avg: 1.0

Iona has averaged 14.5 assists per game (740 assists/51 games) since the start of the 2022-23 season — best among MAAC Teams; League Avg: 12.4

Iona has 740 assists since the start of the 2022-23 season — most among MAAC Teams

Iona has averaged 1.20 points per shot (1,147 points/958 shots) this season — tied for 4th lowest among MAAC Teams; League Avg: 1.20

Canisius Defensive Stats & Trends:

Canisius has averaged 24.3 defensive rebounds per game (389 rebounds/16 games) this season — 3rd best among MAAC Teams; League Avg: 23.6

Canisius has averaged 6.3 steals per game (101 steals/16 games) this season — 3rd lowest among MAAC Teams; League Avg: 7.1

Canisius has allowed opponents to shoot 30% from three (95/320) this season — best among MAAC Teams ; League Avg: 33%

Canisius has averaged 5.8 steals per game (269 steals/46 games) since the start of the 2022-23 season — tied for 3rd lowest among MAAC Teams; League Avg: 6.4

Iona Defensive Stats & Trends:

Iona has 418 steals since the start of the 2022-23 season — most among MAAC Teams

Iona has averaged 9.8 steals per game (157 steals/16 games) this season — best among MAAC Teams; League Avg: 7.1

Iona has averaged 23.0 defensive rebounds per game (1,171 rebounds/51 games) since the start of the 2022-23 season — tied for 38th lowest among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 24.4

Iona has averaged 21.2 defensive rebounds per game (339 rebounds/16 games) this season — lowest among MAAC Teams; League Avg: 23.6


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