Iona vs Canisius Prediction, Odds & Best Bets Today – NCAAB, Mar. 2

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  • Iona is a -6.5 point favorite vs Canisius
  • Total (Over/Under): 143.5 points
  • Iona / Canisius TV channel: ESPN+

The Iona Gaels visit Koessler Athletic Center to take on the Canisius Golden Griffins on Mar. 2. Tip off is scheduled for 1:00pm EST in Buffalo, NY, USA.

Iona is the betting favorite in this game, with the spread sitting at -6.5 (-105).

The Iona vs. Canisius Over/Under is 143.5 total points.

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Iona vs. Canisius Odds, Spread, Over/Under

SpreadTotal (O/U)Moneyline
Iona-6.5 -105O 143.5 -115-275
Canisius +6.5 -115U 143.5 -105+220

Iona vs Canisius Prediction for Today:

The winning team model predicts Iona will win this college basketball game with 80.0% confidence, based on game simulations, player injuries, key player performances and recent matchups.

Iona vs Canisius Spread Prediction:

Based on recent against-the-spread trends, the spread model predicts Iona will cover the spread with 66.0% confidence for today’s game.


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  • Iona have covered the 1H Spread in 19 of their last 34 games (+2.85 Units / 7% ROI)
  • Iona have covered the Spread in 10 of their last 17 away games (+2.30 Units / 12% ROI)
  • Iona has hit the Team Total Under in 19 of their last 34 games (+1.70 Units / 4% ROI)
  • Canisius has hit the Game Total Under in 8 of their last 14 games at home (+2.50 Units / 16% ROI)
  • Canisius has hit the Team Total Over in 18 of their last 32 games (+1.78 Units / 5% ROI)
  • Canisius has hit the 1H Game Total Under in 8 of their last 14 games at home (+1.19 Units / 7% ROI)

Iona Basketball Against the Spread Record (ATS)

Iona has a 17-12 record against the spread this college basketball season (+3.8 Units / 11.95% ROI).

  • 13-16 when betting on the Moneyline for -6.85 Units / -15.02% ROI
  • 16-13 when betting the Over for +1.8 Units / 5.65% ROI
  • 13-16 when betting the Under for -4.55 Units / -14.24% ROI

Canisius Basketball Against the Spread Record (ATS)

Canisius has a 12-15 record against the spread this college basketball season (-4.4 Units / -14.92% ROI).

  • 3-24 when betting on the Moneyline for -13.2 Units / -48.89% ROI
  • 15-11 when betting the Over for +2.9 Units / 9.76% ROI
  • 11-15 when betting the Under for -5.5 Units / -18.52% ROI

Iona Offensive Stats & Trends:

Iona has averaged 13.3 offensive rebounds per game (386 rebounds/29 games) this season — tied for 8th best among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 10.0

Iona averaged 9.5 turnovers per game (303 turnovers/32 games) last season — best among MAAC Teams; League Avg: 12.0

Iona had an assist to turnover ratio of 1.5 (460 assists/ 303 TOs) last season — best among MAAC Teams; League Avg: 1.1

Iona has averaged 1.12 points per shot (1,990 points/1,774 shots) this season — 3rd lowest among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 1.26

Canisius Offensive Stats & Trends:

Canisius has averaged 4.5 offensive rebounds per game (127 rebounds/28 games) this season — lowest among MAAC Teams; League Avg: 9.3

Canisius has 12.8 free throw attempts per game this season — lowest among MAAC Teams; League Avg: 17.0

Canisius averaged 1.17 points per shot (2,179 points/1,855 shots) last season — tied for 15th lowest among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 1.25

Canisius has a TS% of 49% this season — best among MAAC Teams; League Avg: 47%

Iona Defensive Stats & Trends:

Iona has averaged 20.4 defensive rebounds per game (1,246 rebounds/61 games) since the start of the 2023-24 season — tied for 2nd lowest among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 24.3

Iona has 290 steals this season — most among MAAC Teams

Iona has averaged 10.0 steals per game (290 steals/29 games) this season — best among MAAC Teams; League Avg: 7.1

Iona averaged 20.0 defensive rebounds per game (641 rebounds/32 games) last season — 3rd lowest among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 24.5

Canisius Defensive Stats & Trends:

Canisius has averaged 18.8 defensive rebounds per game (527 rebounds/28 games) this season — lowest among MAAC Teams; League Avg: 22.4

Canisius averaged 24.0 defensive rebounds per game (745 rebounds/31 games) last season — 3rd best among MAAC Teams; League Avg: 22.9

Canisius has averaged 6.2 steals per game (175 steals/28 games) this season — 3rd lowest among MAAC Teams; League Avg: 7.1

Canisius averaged 6.0 steals per game (187 steals/31 games) last season — 3rd lowest among MAAC Teams; League Avg: 7.2


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