Iona vs Niagara Prediction, Odds & Best Bets Today – NCAAB, Feb. 28

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  • Iona is a -1.5 point favorite vs Niagara
  • Total (Over/Under): 137.5 points
  • Iona / Niagara TV channel: ESPN+

The Iona Gaels visit Gallagher Center to take on the Niagara Purple Eagles on Feb. 28. Tip off is scheduled for 6:30pm EST in Lewiston, NY, NY, USA.

Iona is the betting favorite in this game, with the spread sitting at -1.5 (-110).

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

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Iona vs. Niagara Odds, Spread, Over/Under

SpreadTotal (O/U)Moneyline
Iona-1.5 -110O 137.5 -110-125
Niagara +1.5 -110U 137.5 -110+105

Iona vs Niagara Prediction for Today:

The winning team model predicts Iona will win this college basketball game with 78.7% confidence, based on game simulations, player injuries, key player performances and recent matchups.

Iona vs Niagara Spread Prediction:

Based on recent against-the-spread trends, the spread model predicts Iona will cover the spread with 53.8% confidence for today’s game.


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  • Iona has hit the Team Total Under in 19 of their last 34 games (+1.70 Units / 4% ROI)
  • Iona have covered the Spread in 9 of their last 16 away games (+1.30 Units / 7% ROI)
  • Iona have covered the 1H Spread in 18 of their last 34 games (+0.80 Units / 2% ROI)
  • Iona has hit the Game Total Over in 8 of their last 16 away games (+0.30 Units / 2% ROI)
  • Niagara has hit the Team Total Under in 19 of their last 32 games (+4.47 Units / 12% ROI)
  • Niagara has hit the Game Total Over in 9 of their last 14 games at home (+3.50 Units / 23% ROI)
  • Niagara has hit the 1H Game Total Over in 9 of their last 14 games at home (+3.40 Units / 21% ROI)

Iona Basketball Against the Spread Record (ATS)

Iona has a 16-12 record against the spread this college basketball season (+2.8 Units / 9.12% ROI).

  • 12-16 when betting on the Moneyline for -7.85 Units / -17.64% ROI
  • 16-12 when betting the Over for +2.9 Units / 9.43% ROI
  • 12-16 when betting the Under for -5.55 Units / -17.99% ROI

Niagara Basketball Against the Spread Record (ATS)

Niagara has a 11-15 record against the spread this college basketball season (-5.55 Units / -19.37% ROI).

  • 9-17 when betting on the Moneyline for -5.85 Units / -16.81% ROI
  • 13-13 when betting the Over for -1.3 Units / -4.55% ROI
  • 13-13 when betting the Under for -1.3 Units / -4.55% ROI

Iona Offensive Stats & Trends:

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 (1,925 points/1,720 shots) this season — tied for 3rd lowest among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 1.26

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

Iona has averaged 13.5 offensive rebounds per game (379 rebounds/28 games) this season — tied for 8th best among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 10.0

Niagara Offensive Stats & Trends:

Niagara averaged 6.7 offensive rebounds per game (208 rebounds/31 games) last season — tied for 4th lowest among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 9.8

Niagara shot 47% (800/1,698) last season — best among MAAC Teams; League Avg: 44%

Niagara had an assist to turnover ratio of 1.2 (389 assists/ 337 TOs) last season — tied for 3rd best among MAAC Teams; League Avg: 1.1

Niagara had 19.5 free throw attempts per game last season — 2nd best among MAAC Teams; League Avg: 17.5

Iona Defensive Stats & Trends:

Iona has 280 steals this season — most among MAAC Teams

Iona averaged 20.0 defensive rebounds per game (641 rebounds/32 games) last season — lowest among MAAC Teams; League Avg: 22.9

Iona has averaged 20.3 defensive rebounds per game (1,219 rebounds/60 games) since the start of the 2023-24 season — 2nd lowest among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 24.3

Iona has averaged 9.4 steals per game (566 steals/60 games) since the start of the 2023-24 season — tied for 4th best among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 6.8

Niagara Defensive Stats & Trends:

Niagara averaged 22.2 defensive rebounds per game (688 rebounds/31 games) last season — tied for 26th lowest among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 24.5

Niagara has averaged 21.3 defensive rebounds per game (555 rebounds/26 games) this season — 5th lowest among MAAC Teams; League Avg: 22.4

Niagara averaged 22.2 defensive rebounds per game (688 rebounds/31 games) last season — tied for 3rd lowest among MAAC Teams; League Avg: 22.9

Niagara allowed 5.5 made three-pointers per game last season — best among MAAC Teams ; League Avg: 6.8


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