Manhattan vs Iona Prediction, Odds & Best Bets Today – NCAAB, Feb. 17

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BetMGM Betting @BETMGM Feb 17, 2023, 11:04 AM
  • Iona (18-7) is a -16.5 point favorite vs Manhattan (9-14)
  • Total (Over/Under): 141.5 points
  • Watch the game on ESPN3

The Manhattan Jaspers (9-14) visit Hynes Athletic Center to take on the Iona Gaels (18-7) on Feb. 17. Tip off is scheduled for 7:00pm EST in New Rochelle.

Iona is the betting favorite in this game, with the spread sitting at -16.5 (-105).

The Manhattan vs. Iona Over/Under is 141.5 total points.

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Manhattan vs. Iona Odds, Spread, Over/Under

SpreadTotal (O/U)Moneyline
Manhattan+16.5 -115O 141.5 -110+950
Iona -16.5 -105U 141.5 -110-2000

Manhattan vs Iona Prediction for Today’s Game:

Based on recent trends, the winning team model predicts Iona will win this game with 78.0% confidence.

Manhattan vs Iona Spread Prediction:

Based on recent against-the-spread trends, the model predicts Manhattan will cover the spread with 55.1% confidence.

Both predictions factor in up-to-date player injuries for both Manhattan and Iona, plus offensive & defensive matchups, recent games and key player performances this season.


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  • Manhattan has hit the Game Total Over in 29 of their last 45 games (+12.50 Units / 25% ROI)
  • Manhattan has hit the Team Total Over in 15 of their last 18 games (+11.55 Units / 56% ROI)
  • Manhattan has hit the 1H Game Total Over in 29 of their last 48 games (+10.35 Units / 20% ROI)
  • Manhattan has hit the Moneyline in 20 of their last 43 games (+7.90 Units / 15% ROI)
  • Manhattan have covered the Spread in 18 of their last 29 games (+5.90 Units / 19% ROI)
  • Iona has hit the Moneyline in 22 of their last 25 games at home (+11.90 Units / 6% ROI)
  • Iona has hit the 1H Game Total Over in 16 of their last 23 games (+9.40 Units / 37% ROI)
  • Iona has hit the Game Total Under in 14 of their last 19 games at home (+8.50 Units / 41% ROI)
  • Iona have covered the Spread in 17 of their last 25 games at home (+8.20 Units / 30% ROI)
  • Iona has hit the Team Total Under in 8 of their last 9 games (+6.80 Units / 64% ROI)

Manhattan Basketball Against the Spread Record (ATS)

Manhattan has gone 14-8 against the spread this college basketball season (+5.2 Units / 21.53% ROI).

  • 8-11 when betting on the Moneyline for -0.9 Units / -4.2% ROI
  • 12-10 when betting the Over for +1 Units / 4.13% ROI
  • 10-12 when betting the Under for -3.2 Units / -13.22% ROI

Iona Basketball Against the Spread Record (ATS)

Iona has gone 14-11 against the spread this college basketball season (+1.9 Units / 6.91% ROI).

  • 18-7 when betting on the Moneyline for -4.6 Units / -3.19% ROI
  • 11-14 when betting the Over for -4.4 Units / -16% ROI
  • 14-11 when betting the Under for +1.9 Units / 6.91% ROI

Manhattan Offensive Stats & Trends:

Manhattan has a 37% free throw rate (1,028 free throw attempts/2,778 field goal attempts) since the start of the 2021-22 season — highest among MAAC Teams; League Avg: 30%

Manhattan has averaged 13.9 turnovers per game (695 turnovers/50 games) since the start of the 2021-22 season — highest among MAAC Teams; League Avg: 11.9

Manhattan has made 7.3 three-pointers per game this season — 4th best among MAAC Teams; League Avg: 6.8

Manhattan has averaged 1.22 points per shot (1,370 points/1,119 shots) this season — 4th best among MAAC Teams; League Avg: 1.18

Iona Offensive Stats & Trends:

Iona has averaged 75.4 points per game (1,583 points/21 games) this season — best among MAAC Teams; League Avg: 67.4

Iona has averaged 75.3 points per game (4,065 points/54 games) since the start of the 2021-22 season — best among MAAC Teams; League Avg: 68.3

Iona has an assist to turnover ratio of 1.5 (317 assists/ 218 TOs) this season — tied for 9th best among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 1.1

Iona has averaged 10.4 turnovers per game (218 turnovers/21 games) this season — best among MAAC Teams; League Avg: 11.9

Manhattan Defensive Stats & Trends:

Manhattan has averaged 7.6 steals per game (153 steals/20 games) this season — best among MAAC Teams; League Avg: 6.1

Manhattan has averaged 21.5 defensive rebounds per game (1,075 rebounds/50 games) since the start of the 2021-22 season — lowest among MAAC Teams; League Avg: 23.5

Manhattan has averaged 20.9 defensive rebounds per game (418 rebounds/20 games) this season — lowest among MAAC Teams; League Avg: 22.9

Manhattan has averaged 7.4 steals per game (368 steals/50 games) since the start of the 2021-22 season — best among MAAC Teams; League Avg: 6.2

Iona Defensive Stats & Trends:

Iona has 157 steals this season — most among MAAC Teams

Iona has averaged 6.9 steals per game (373 steals/54 games) since the start of the 2021-22 season — 2nd best among MAAC Teams; League Avg: 6.2

Iona has averaged 24.0 defensive rebounds per game (505 rebounds/21 games) this season — tied for 2nd best among MAAC Teams; League Avg: 22.9

Iona has averaged 7.5 steals per game (157 steals/21 games) this season — 2nd best among MAAC Teams; League Avg: 6.1


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