The Niagara Purple Eagles host Iona on Sunday, looking to build on their 6-18 mark against the 13-9 Gaels in college basketball betting action at Gallagher Center.
Sportsbook Odds & Computer Pick
Bettors looking to go with the Niagara Purple Eagles in this one found them listed as 9.5-point underdogs earlier on the NCAA basketball betting odds menu at Sportsbook. Check for line moves and odds updates as money coming in on the Gaels was expected to move the line.
Iona Gaels vs Niagara Purple Eagles Matchup
Team Betting Records & Power Rankings
The Niagara Purple Eagles bring a 6-18 record (11-9-1 ATS) to this tilt against the 13-9 Gaels, who are 8-13 ATS. Those OVER/UNDER betting have witnessed Niagara go 9-12 so far and the Iona Gaels go 11-9-1.
The Odds Shark Power Rankings have the Niagara Purple Eagles at No. 233 and the Iona Gaels at No. 56 heading into this college basketball betting matchup.
Statistical Matchup
When it comes to rebounds, the visiting Iona Gaels rank No. 115 in NCAA Basketball Division 1 with 37.09 per game. That compares with Niagara’s No. 157 ranking in that category. The story is different when it comes to three-point shooting where Niagara is college basketball's No. 246-ranked team at 5 per game, while the Iona Gaels rate No. 12 with 9.86 per game.
Recent Outings Betting Recap
Iona got 30 points from Deyshonee Much en route to a 84-66 victory over Canisius on Friday at Koessler Center.
The Purple Eagles got 17 points from Emile Blackman, but it was Rider that prevailed in a 66-60 final on Friday at Gallagher Center.
Next Betting Matchups
Iona home to Siena, Saturday, February 13th
Niagara at Saint Peter's, Friday, February 12th