Niagara vs Iona Prediction, Picks & Odds | 09 Jan 2026

College Basketball Betting Preview: Niagara vs Iona

The Niagara Purple Eagles square off against the Iona Gaels, with tip-off scheduled for 19:00 on Friday, January 9.

Our wager is Iona against the spread. Back the big favorites off -10.5 at odds of -120 and be confident they can cover the line against Niagara.

Niagara Purple Eagles were defeated in their previous game. They were beaten at home to Fairfield Stags by a 83-75 scoreline.

Iona Gaels were defeated in their last game. On the road, they suffered a 83-38 reverse against Marist Red Foxes.

Head-to-Head Statistics

Iona have enjoyed successive wins over Niagara. 74-71 and 65-63 winning scorelines came on the road. In the past 10 H2H meetings, Iona have won seven.

NCAAB	Overall	PF	PA	N. Pts	Home	Away	Strk
Iona	18-14	2363	2340	23	11-5	7-9	1L
Niagara	8-22	1916	2137	-221	6-7	2-15	1L

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Niagara vs Iona Prediction & Picks

We’ve lined up expert Niagara vs Iona betting tips, from our main match prediction and correct score call to bet builder advice. Read on for the full breakdown.

Game Prediction

We have decided to go for the big favorites against the spread in order to get the best value. Iona should be able to cover an appealing -10.5 line at -120 for this college matchup.

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Key Niagara vs Iona stats:

• The +10.5 line hasn’t been covered by Niagara in 3 of their last 5 games on the road.

Iona -10.5 Probability

The latest odds at the best betting apps suggest our pick carries a 54.6% chance of winning. However, our research has found that the actual probability is closer to 60%. It's therefore regarded as a value wager.

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Our Game Prediction

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Correct Score Prediction

Niagara 65 - 80 Iona

A 80-65 win for Iona is clearly a risky bet although this could be an exciting correct score option where there’s the chance to enjoy a huge potential return.

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Niagara vs Iona Odds

The odds and lines below are updated regularly and may differ from the prices shown in our picks, which are captured at the time of publication.

According to the Moneyline betting odds, Iona are red-hot -667 favorites with the sportsbooks and that means a 87% chance of winning this college game. For those wanting to oppose the market leader, you can get +460 about Niagara.

The current spread is 10.5 and total points is 141.5. Basketball bettors love the chance to get an alternative angle by going for a Total wager. If you want to back Over 141.5, it’s -105.

Consider every angle when placing your college basketball wagers. The best sportsbooks have a huge selection of game lines and team props and it’s all about finding a bet which matches your prediction of the game.

Moneyline

Niagara

+460

Iona

-667

Point Spread

Niagara +10.5

-110

Iona -10.5

-110

Total Points

Under 141.5

-115

Over 141.5

-105

If you have a view on Total Points, Three-Pointers, Assists, Double-Doubles or Triple-Doubles, then the player prop betting could be up your street. It’s a great way of wagering on individual performance.

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Latest regular season and playoff games stats.

Niagara Stats

Iona Stats

Moneyline

• 2 wins and 8 defeats in the last 10 games
• 1 win and 9 defeats in the last 10 games on the road

Moneyline

• 5 wins and 5 defeats in the last 10 games
• 7 wins and 3 defeats in the last 10 home games

Point Spread

• +10.5 Betting Line: Have covered the spread in 6 of the last 10 games
• +10.5 Betting Line on the Road: Have covered the spread in 5 of the last 10 games on the road

Point Spread

• -10.5 Betting Line: Have covered the spread in 2 of the last 10 games
• -10.5 Betting Line at Home: Have covered the spread in 2 of the last 10 home games

Total Points

• Game Totals: An average of 139.70 pts in the previous 10 games
• Game Totals on the Road: An average of 140.60 pts in the previous 10 games on the road
• Over 141.5: Covered in 5 of the previous 10 games
• Over 141.5 on the Road: Covered in 7 of the previous 10 games on the road
• Team Totals: Have scored an average of 62.60 pts and allowed 77.10 pts in the last 10 games
• Team Totals on the Road: Have scored an average of 61.40 pts and allowed 79.20 pts in the last 10 games on the road

Total Points

• Game Totals: An average of 145.80 pts in the previous 10 games
• Game Totals at Home: An average of 148.20 pts in the previous 10 home games
• Over 141.5: Covered in 7 of the previous 10 games
• Over 141.5 at Home: Covered in 8 of the previous 10 home games
• Team Totals: Have scored an average of 70.10 pts and allowed 75.70 pts in the last 10 games
• Team Totals at Home: Have scored an average of 74.90 pts and allowed 73.30 pts in the last 10 home games

NCAAB Table Select Season 2025/20262024/20252023/20242022/20232021/20222020/20212019/2020

Metro Atlantic Athletic	Overall	PF	PA	N. Pts	Home	Away	Strk
Merrimack	23-11	2330	2260	70	13-2	10-9	1L
Siena	23-11	2398	2233	165	11-4	12-7	4W
Fairfield	21-13	2528	2432	96	13-4	8-9	1L
Marist	19-12	2160	1979	181	11-4	8-8	1L
Quinnipiac	19-13	2411	2303	108	10-6	9-7	1L
Saint Peter's	17-12	2054	1984	70	13-2	4-10	1L
Iona	18-14	2363	2340	23	11-5	7-9	1L
Mount St. Mary's	15-17	2178	2244	-66	8-5	7-12	1L
Sacred Heart	14-19	2482	2528	-46	8-5	6-14	1L
Manhattan	12-20	2369	2526	-157	8-7	4-13	4L
Canisius	10-21	1951	2184	-233	7-8	3-13	1L
Niagara	8-22	1916	2137	-221	6-7	2-15	1L
Rider	4-25	1840	2204	-364	4-9	0-16	2L

• Overall = Overall Wins-Losses
• PF = Total Points For
• PA = Total Points Against
• N. Pts = Point Differential
• Home = Home Record
• Away = Away Record
• Strk = Current Streak

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