Iona vs Siena Prediction, Odds & Best Bets Today – NCAAB, Jan. 5

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  • Siena is a -2.5 point favorite vs Iona
  • Total (Over/Under): 135.5 points
  • Iona / Siena TV channel: ESPN+

The Iona Gaels visit MVP Arena to take on the Siena Saints on Jan. 5. Tip off is scheduled for 2:00pm EST in Albany, NY.

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

The Iona vs. Siena Over/Under is 135.5 total points.

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Iona vs. Siena Odds, Spread, Over/Under

SpreadTotal (O/U)Moneyline
Iona+2.5 -105O 135.5 -105+125
Siena -2.5 -115U 135.5 -115-155

Iona vs Siena Prediction for Today:

The winning team model predicts Iona will win this college basketball game with 74.6% confidence, based on game simulations, player injuries, key player performances and recent matchups.

Iona vs Siena Spread Prediction:

Based on recent against-the-spread trends, the spread model predicts Siena will cover the spread with 56.8% confidence for today’s game.


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  • Iona has hit the Team Total Under in 22 of their last 34 games (+8.30 Units / 21% ROI)
  • Iona has hit the Game Total Under in 20 of their last 34 games (+5.70 Units / 15% ROI)
  • Iona has hit the 1H Game Total Under in 20 of their last 34 games (+4.15 Units / 11% ROI)
  • Siena have covered the Spread in 19 of their last 33 games (+3.60 Units / 10% ROI)
  • Siena has hit the Game Total Over in 9 of their last 15 games at home (+2.40 Units / 15% ROI)
  • Siena has hit the 1H Game Total Over in 8 of their last 15 games at home (+0.85 Units / 5% ROI)
  • Siena has hit the Team Total Under in 18 of their last 33 games (+0.74 Units / 2% ROI)

Iona Basketball Against the Spread Record (ATS)

Iona has a 7-7 record against the spread this college basketball season (-0.7 Units / -4.56% ROI).

  • 4-10 when betting on the Moneyline for -8.75 Units / -45.69% ROI
  • 7-7 when betting the Over for -0.6 Units / -3.92% ROI
  • 7-7 when betting the Under for -0.7 Units / -4.52% ROI

Siena Basketball Against the Spread Record (ATS)

Siena has a 9-5 record against the spread this college basketball season (+3.5 Units / 22.73% ROI).

  • 7-7 when betting on the Moneyline for +8.25 Units / 49.4% ROI
  • 8-6 when betting the Over for +1.4 Units / 9.09% ROI
  • 6-8 when betting the Under for -2.8 Units / -18.18% ROI

Iona Offensive Stats & Trends:

Iona has a TS% of 41% this season — 3rd lowest among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 48%

Iona is shooting 39% (329/848) this season — 3rd lowest among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 45%

Iona has an eFG% of 44% this season — 3rd lowest among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 52%

Iona has averaged 15.1 offensive rebounds per game (211 rebounds/14 games) this season — 5th best among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 10.5

Siena Offensive Stats & Trends:

Siena averaged 59.9 points per game (1,738 points/29 games) last season — lowest among MAAC Teams; League Avg: 69.9

Siena averaged 15.3 turnovers per game (444 turnovers/29 games) last season — highest among MAAC Teams; League Avg: 12.0

Siena shot 46% from inside the arc (416/915) last season — tied for 11th lowest among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 51%

Siena averaged 10.5 assists per game (304 assists/29 games) last season — lowest among MAAC Teams; League Avg: 12.9

Iona Defensive Stats & Trends:

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 20.0 defensive rebounds per game (280 rebounds/14 games) this season — 7th lowest among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 24.9

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

Iona has averaged 20.0 defensive rebounds per game (921 rebounds/46 games) since the start of the 2023-24 season — lowest among MAAC Teams; League Avg: 22.7

Siena Defensive Stats & Trends:

Siena forced 9.7 turnovers per game (280 turnovers/29 games) last season — lowest among MAAC Teams ; League Avg: 12.2

Siena averaged 5.3 steals per game (153 steals/29 games) last season — lowest among MAAC Teams; League Avg: 7.2

Siena has averaged 5.6 steals per game (242 steals/43 games) since the start of the 2023-24 season — lowest among MAAC Teams; League Avg: 7.1

Siena has averaged 21.5 defensive rebounds per game (301 rebounds/14 games) this season — 25th lowest among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 24.9


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