Iona Gaels vs Siena Saints 1/27/23 – Friday night’s MAAC showdown will see the Iona Gaels and Siena Saints meet. Manhattan was defeated by the Gaels in overtime last time. In their previous match, the Saints lost to Fairfield. In the last two meetings, each team won one home game. The Iona Gaels are favored to lead in this game according to the latest NCAAB betting odds.
Iona Gaels vs Siena Saints
Date & Time: Friday, January 27, 2023 at 7:00 PM ET
Location: MVP Arena
TV: ESPU
Iona Gaels vs Siena Saints Betting Odds
Iona
Moneline: -225
Spread: -5.5 (-105)
Total: 142.5 over (-105)
Siena
Moneline: +205
Spread: +5.5 (-105)
Total: 142.5 under (-105)
Iona Gaels vs Siena Saints Analysis
This is the third consecutive win for the Iona Gaels in four games. Iona fell to Rider by a narrow score of 70-67 at home last weekend, but rebounded to beat Manhattan in overtime to move up to 6-2 in conference play. Quinnipiac’s 81-58 road loss was the Gaels’ other conference loss. Recently, the Gaels were given large spreads and have not covered in four consecutive matches. The Gaels rank 78th in Ken Pomeroy’s DI ratings. They are currently 2-3 on the road this season, including a win against Marist. Iona has an average score of 76.4 points for the season, which places them at 76th. The Gaels have scored 70 points or more in three of their four previous games, and they are conceding an average score of 67.4 points. They rank 133rd.
The Siena Saints will be looking to bounce back from a disappointing loss. They were 5.5-point favorites to win a home loss against Fairfield, 62-52 on Sunday. This dropped them to 7-2 in conference play. After six conference bouts, Siena was a perfect 6-0. However, they have dropped two of their three last games including a home victory against Mount St. Mary’s. Six of the nine conference games have been won by the Saints, who have covered the spread in six. The Saints rank 179th in Ken Pomeroy’s ratings. They have a 6-2 home record, highlighted by a victory against Rider. Siena averages 69.9 points per year, ranking them 219th. They’ve conceded 66 points or less in eight of their ten most recent games, and allow an average of 67.4 points per game, which places them 130th.
Iona Gaels vs Siena Saints Against the Spread
Iona are 1-4 ATS in their last 5 games. Iona are 6-2 SU in their last 8 games. Iona are 5-2 ATS in their last 7 games against Siena. Iona are 13-7 SU in their last 20 games against Siena. The total has gone OVER in 6 of Iona’s last 7 games on the road. Iona are 8-3 SU in their last 11 games when playing on the road against Siena.
Siena are 8-2 ATS in their last 10 games. The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Siena’s last 5 games. Siena are 8-2 SU in their last 10 games. The total has gone UNDER in 7 of Siena’s last 8 games against Iona. Siena are 5-1 SU in their last 6 games at home. Siena are 3-8 SU in their last 11 games when playing at home against Iona.
Iona Gaels vs Siena Saints Free Pick
Iona is also a great defensive team. Recently, the Saints have been unable to be effective on the offensive end. This is unfortunate as they rely heavily on offense to win games. The Iona Gaels will be winning this game as predicted by the college basketball online predictions.
Free Pick: Iona Gaels -5.5 (-105)
