Sacred Heart vs Iona Prediction, Odds & Best Bets Today – NCAAB, Mar. 8

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  • Iona is a -4.5 point favorite vs Sacred Heart
  • Total (Over/Under): 148.5 points
  • Sacred Heart / Iona TV channel: ESPN+

The Sacred Heart Pioneers visit Hynes Athletics Center to take on the Iona Gaels on Mar. 8. Tip off is scheduled for 4:00pm EST in New Rochelle, NY, USA.

Iona is the betting favorite in this game, with the spread sitting at -4.5 (-110).

The Sacred Heart vs. Iona Over/Under is 148.5 total points.

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Sacred Heart vs. Iona Odds, Spread, Over/Under

SpreadTotal (O/U)Moneyline
Sacred Heart+4.5 -110O 148.5 -110+165
Iona -4.5 -110U 148.5 -110-200

Sacred Heart vs Iona Prediction for Today:

The winning team model predicts Iona will win this college basketball game with 53.7% confidence, based on game simulations, player injuries, key player performances and recent matchups.

Sacred Heart vs Iona Spread Prediction:

Based on recent against-the-spread trends, the spread model predicts Iona will cover the spread with 51.7% confidence for today’s game.


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  • Sacred Heart has hit the 1H Game Total Over in 21 of their last 29 games (+11.80 Units / 36% ROI)
  • Sacred Heart has hit the Team Total Over in 10 of their last 13 away games (+6.50 Units / 43% ROI)
  • Sacred Heart have covered the 1H Spread in 18 of their last 29 games (+6.30 Units / 19% ROI)
  • Sacred Heart has hit the 1H Moneyline in 15 of their last 26 games (+6.05 Units / 17% ROI)
  • Sacred Heart has hit the Game Total Over in 9 of their last 13 away games (+4.60 Units / 32% ROI)
  • Iona has hit the Team Total Under in 11 of their last 17 games at home (+4.26 Units / 22% ROI)
  • Iona has hit the 1H Moneyline in 11 of their last 17 games at home (+4.00 Units / 12% ROI)
  • Iona have covered the 1H Spread in 19 of their last 33 games (+3.90 Units / 10% ROI)
  • Iona have covered the Spread in 18 of their last 33 games (+1.50 Units / 4% ROI)
  • Iona has hit the 1H Game Total Under in 18 of their last 33 games (+0.90 Units / 2% ROI)

Sacred Heart Basketball Against the Spread Record (ATS)

Sacred Heart has a 15-14 record against the spread this college basketball season (-0.45 Units / -1.41% ROI).

  • 13-16 when betting on the Moneyline for -3 Units / -7.2% ROI
  • 15-14 when betting the Over for -0.3 Units / -0.94% ROI
  • 14-15 when betting the Under for -2.5 Units / -7.8% ROI

Iona Basketball Against the Spread Record (ATS)

Iona has a 18-12 record against the spread this college basketball season (+4.8 Units / 14.59% ROI).

  • 14-16 when betting on the Moneyline for -5.85 Units / -12.19% ROI
  • 16-14 when betting the Over for +0.7 Units / 2.12% ROI
  • 14-16 when betting the Under for -3.55 Units / -10.74% ROI

Sacred Heart Offensive Stats & Trends:

Sacred Heart has made 9.2 three-pointers per game this season — best among MAAC Teams; League Avg: 7.5

Sacred Heart has averaged 16.1 assists per game (484 assists/30 games) this season — best among MAAC Teams; League Avg: 13.2

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

Sacred Heart averaged 8.1 offensive rebounds per game (250 rebounds/31 games) last season — tied for 45th lowest among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 9.8

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

Iona has 395 offensive rebounds this season — most among MAAC Teams

Iona is shooting 42% (763/1,835) this season — tied for 22nd lowest among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 45%

Sacred Heart Defensive Stats & Trends:

Sacred Heart averaged 22.7 defensive rebounds per game (704 rebounds/31 games) last season — tied for 42nd lowest among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 24.5

Sacred Heart has averaged 23.0 defensive rebounds per game (689 rebounds/30 games) this season — 5th best among MAAC Teams; League Avg: 22.3

Sacred Heart has averaged 6.9 steals per game (207 steals/30 games) this season — 5th best among MAAC Teams; League Avg: 7.1

Sacred Heart averaged 8.9 steals per game (275 steals/31 games) last season — tied for 15th best among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 6.7

Iona Defensive Stats & Trends:

Iona has averaged 9.9 steals per game (296 steals/30 games) this season — tied for 4th best among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 6.9

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 9.4 steals per game (582 steals/62 games) since the start of the 2023-24 season — 5th best among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 6.7

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


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