Iona vs Niagara Prediction, Odds & Best Bets Today – NCAAB, Feb. 8

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BetMGM Betting @BETMGM Feb 08, 2024, 11:01 AM
  • Iona (11-10) is a -2.5 point favorite vs Niagara (14-7)
  • Total (Over/Under): 146.5 points
  • Iona / Niagara TV channel: ESPN+

The Iona Gaels (11-10) visit Gallagher Center to take on the Niagara Purple Eagles (14-7) on Feb. 8. Tip off is scheduled for 7:00pm EST in Niagara, NY.

Iona is the betting favorite in this game, with the spread sitting at -2.5 (-115).

The Iona vs. Niagara Over/Under is 146.5 total points.

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Iona vs. Niagara Odds, Spread, Over/Under

SpreadTotal (O/U)Moneyline
Iona-2.5 -115O 146.5 -110-145
Niagara +2.5 -105U 146.5 -110+120

Iona vs Niagara Prediction for Today:

The winning team model predicts Iona will win this college basketball game with 57.7% 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 Niagara will cover the spread with 55.1% confidence for today’s game.


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  • Iona has hit the 1H Moneyline in 22 of their last 33 games (+10.30 Units / 12% ROI)
  • Iona have covered the Spread in 9 of their last 13 away games (+4.60 Units / 32% ROI)
  • Iona has hit the Moneyline in 8 of their last 13 away games (+2.55 Units / 6% ROI)
  • Iona have covered the 1H Spread in 7 of their last 13 away games (+2.45 Units / 17% ROI)
  • Iona has hit the Game Total Under in 7 of their last 13 away games (+0.40 Units / 3% ROI)
  • Niagara has hit the Team Total Over in 22 of their last 30 games (+12.90 Units / 38% ROI)
  • Niagara has hit the Game Total Over in 21 of their last 30 games (+11.10 Units / 34% ROI)
  • Niagara have covered the Spread in 18 of their last 30 games (+4.80 Units / 15% ROI)
  • Niagara has hit the 1H Game Total Over in 9 of their last 14 games at home (+3.30 Units / 21% ROI)

Iona Basketball Against the Spread Record (ATS)

Iona has a 11-10 record against the spread this college basketball season (-0.05 Units / -0.22% ROI).

  • 11-10 when betting on the Moneyline for -7 Units / -11.6% ROI
  • 11-10 when betting the Over for +0 Units / 0% ROI
  • 10-11 when betting the Under for -2.1 Units / -9.09% ROI

Niagara Basketball Against the Spread Record (ATS)

Niagara has a 14-7 record against the spread this college basketball season (+6.3 Units / 27.33% ROI).

  • 11-10 when betting on the Moneyline for -3.3 Units / -9.28% ROI
  • 15-6 when betting the Over for +8.4 Units / 36.44% ROI
  • 6-15 when betting the Under for -10.65 Units / -45.81% ROI

Iona Offensive Stats & Trends:

Iona has an assist to turnover ratio of 1.5 (831 assists/ 560 TOs) since the start of the 2022-23 season — best among MAAC Teams; League Avg: 1.0

Iona has an assist to turnover ratio of 1.6 (311 assists/ 198 TOs) this season — best among MAAC Teams; League Avg: 1.0

Iona has 831 assists since the start of the 2022-23 season — most among MAAC Teams

Iona has averaged 14.8 assists per game (831 assists/56 games) since the start of the 2022-23 season — best among MAAC Teams; League Avg: 12.4

Niagara Offensive Stats & Trends:

Niagara is shooting 46% (1,324/2,877) since the start of the 2022-23 season — best among MAAC Teams; League Avg: 43%

Niagara has averaged 1.34 points per shot (1,657 points/1,235 shots) this season — best among MAAC Teams; League Avg: 1.20

Niagara has averaged 1.28 points per shot (3,673 points/2,877 shots) since the start of the 2022-23 season — best among MAAC Teams; League Avg: 1.20

Niagara is shooting 48% (588/1,235) this season — best among MAAC Teams; League Avg: 44%

Iona Defensive Stats & Trends:

Iona has 460 steals since the start of the 2022-23 season — most among MAAC Teams

Iona has averaged 8.2 steals per game (460 steals/56 games) since the start of the 2022-23 season — best among MAAC Teams; League Avg: 6.5

Iona has allowed an average of 1.35 points per shot (1,511 points/1,120 shots) this season — highest among MAAC Teams ; League Avg: 1.24

Iona has averaged 9.5 steals per game (199 steals/21 games) this season — tied for 15th best among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 6.8

Niagara Defensive Stats & Trends:

Niagara has averaged 22.0 defensive rebounds per game (1,165 rebounds/53 games) since the start of the 2022-23 season — 2nd lowest among MAAC Teams; League Avg: 22.9

Niagara has averaged 22.3 defensive rebounds per game (491 rebounds/22 games) this season — tied for 44th lowest among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 24.7

Niagara has averaged 5.5 steals per game (121 steals/22 games) this season — 2nd lowest among MAAC Teams; League Avg: 7.2

Niagara has averaged 5.4 steals per game (286 steals/53 games) since the start of the 2022-23 season — lowest among MAAC Teams; League Avg: 6.5


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