Iona Gaels vs Canisius Golden Griffins 2/10/23 – On Friday, the MAAC will take place as the Iona Gaels head to Buffalo, New York to face the Canisius College Golden Griffins. Iona enters this matchup with a record 13-9 overall, but a 9-3 record within the MAAC. Canisius, on the other hand, has had a disappointing year with a record 5-17 and just 3-10 in conference play. Iona was ahead of Canisius in terms of their standing and this brings the best NCAAB pick online for bettors.
Iona Gaels vs Canisius Golden Griffins
Date & Time: Friday, February 10, 2023 at 7:00 PM ET
Location: Koessler Athletic Center
Iona Gaels vs Canisius Golden Griffins Betting Odds
Iona
Moneyline: -500
Spread: -10 (-105)
Total: 142.5 over (-105)
Canisius
Moneyline: +435
Spread: +10 (-105)
Total: 142.5 under (-105)
Iona Gaels vs Canisius Golden Griffins Analysis
Iona Gaels is currently in second place in the MAAC with a record 9-3. The Gaels are only half a game behind streaking Rider, and they come into this matchup on a three-game winning streak. Since Sunday’s game against Fairfield, the Gaels have been off. This win completes a sweep of Fairfield this season in MAAC play. Iona’s 18-point scoring leaders were Nelly Junior Joseph, and Daniss Jenkins. Joseph added 16 rebounds to his record-breaking 11th double-double this season. Iona is the MAAC’s #1 scoring offense so far this season. In conference play, the Gaels rank ninth in 3pt shooting. Iona is a great basketball player, with only one turnover per game. Iona ranks ninth in scoring defense within the conference. However, the Gaels are first in conference for 3pt defense. They are also fourth in total rebounding.
This season has been a terrible one for the Canisius Golden Griffins. They are currently at 5-17 overall, 3-10, and last in the MAAC. They have lost five consecutive games, including Sunday’s loss to Marist by 75-67. Jordan Henderson was the team’s leading scorer with 17 points, while Jamir Moultrie added 16 points. Canisius’ poor shooting performance saw him shoot just 37% from the field and 22% from 3-point range. Canisius is the fourth-ranked scoring offense in this season’s MAAC. The conference’s sixth-ranked 3pt shooting team is the Golden Griffins. Canisius ranks sixth in the league for having the fewest turnovers per match. The Griffs are 11th in the MAAC for scoring defense. They are also 11th in three point defense. The conference’s seventh-ranked team in total rebounding is the Golden Griffs.
Iona Gaels vs Canisius Golden Griffins Against the Spread
Iona are 2-6 ATS in their last 8 games. The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Iona’s last 6 games. Iona are 4-1 SU in their last 5 games. Iona are 8-0 SU in their last 8 games against Canisius.
Iona are 2-5 ATS in their last 7 games on the road.
The total has gone OVER in 4 of Canisius’ last 5 games. Canisius are 0-5 SU in their last 5 games. The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Canisius’ last 6 games against Iona. Canisius are 1-4 ATS in their last 5 games at home. Canisius are 10-4 ATS in their last 14 games when playing at home against Iona.
Iona Gaels vs Canisius Golden Griffins Free Pick
Canisius is not the better team, but Iona needs it more than Canisius. Canisius has gone just 3-6 at-home this season, and have lost five consecutive games. Iona will dominate ball security and use turnovers to score easy baskets. Iona is expected to win the crucial game according to NCAAB betting lines.
Free Pick: Iona Gaels -10 (-105)
