The Iona Gaels (2-2, 0-0 MAAC) are home in MAAC play versus the Niagara Purple Eagles (3-3, 0-0 MAAC) on Friday, December 2, 2022 at 7:00 PM ET Keep reading to find betting insights and statistics to help place a wager on the Gaels’ ( to win on the moneyline) game with the Purple Eagles ().
This article references betting data updated as of December 2, 2022 at 1:45 PM ET. See all the latest odds for this matchup in the table below and click here to get the best DraftKings Sportsbook deposit bonus!
Iona Vs Niagara Betting Lines
Computer Picks
| Spread Pick | Niagara (+13.5) |
|---|---|
| Total Pick | Over (129.5) |
Predictions are calculated by a data-driven algorithm (raw power score) that ranks head-to-head matchup results within a closed network of games. Prediction confidence is determined by the delta between each team’s raw power score.
Iona Vs Niagara Stat Rankings (2021-22)
| Iona Avg. (Rank) | Niagara Avg. (Rank) | |
|---|---|---|
| 75.2 (62nd) | Points Scored | 67.4 (270th) |
| 68.6 (161st) | Points Allowed | 65.5 (61st) |
| 37 (80th) | Rebounds | 32.4 (304th) |
| 11.4 (68th) | Off. Rebounds | 7.7 (321st) |
| 7.2 (199th) | 3pt Made | 7 (221st) |
| 17.6 (9th) | Assists | 12.2 (246th) |
| 14.5 (327th) | Turnovers | 10.4 (41st) |
Iona Vs Niagara Betting Trends
- The Gaels covered the spread 17 times in 33 games last year.
- Iona had one win ATS (1-2) as a 13.5-point favorite or more last season.
- The Gaels had 15 of their 33 games go over the point total last year.
- In 29 games last season Iona and its opponent combined for more than 129.5 points.
- The over/under in this matchup is 129.5 points, 14.3 fewer than the average total in last season’s Gaels contests.
- Niagara had 15 wins in 30 games against the spread last year.
- The Purple Eagles covered every time (2-0) as underdogs of 13.5 points or greater last year.
- There were 14 Niagara games (out of 30) that went over the total last year.
- Purple Eagles games went over 129.5 points on 16 occasions last year.
- The average total for Niagara’s games last season was 132.9 points, 3.4 more than this game’s over/under.
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Iona Impact Players
- Nelly Junior Joseph put up a team-high 8.3 rebounds per game last season. He also averaged 13 points and 1.5 assists, shooting 54.6% from the floor.
- N. Joseph posted a team-leading 8.3 rebounds per game last year. He also posted 13.1 points and 1.5 assists, shooting 55.3% from the field.
- Tyson Jolly tallied 14.6 points, 4.8 rebounds and 2.3 assists per game last season. Defensively, he put up 0.7 steals and 0.8 blocked shots.
- Elijah Joiner led his team in assists per contest (3.3) last year, and also posted 11.6 points and 4.3 rebounds. Defensively, he delivered 1.1 steals and 0.3 blocked shots.
- Dylan van Eyck posted 8.3 points, 3 assists and 4.4 rebounds per contest last year.
Niagara Impact Players
- Sam Iorio gets the Purple Eagles 8.7 points, 5.3 rebounds and 2.2 assists per game. He also posts 0.3 steals and 1.2 blocked shots.
- Braxton Bayless is the Purple Eagles’ top assist man (3.7 per game), and he produces 8.3 points and 4.8 rebounds.
- Aaron Gray tops the Purple Eagles in rebounding (5.8 per game), and averages 9.2 points and 1.2 assists. He also posts 0.8 steals and 0 blocked shots.
- The Purple Eagles get 5 points, 3.5 rebounds and 1.2 assists per game from David Mitchell.
