The Canisius Golden Griffins will look to pick up a win while covering the point spread when they take on the Gaels in Iona at Hynes Athletics Center on Sunday in college basketball betting odds action.
Sportsbook Odds & Computer Pick
Betting fans looking to side with the Iona Gaels to cover the point spread in this one found them as -6-point favorites earlier in the day. Watch for line moves and updates at Sportsbook before gametime.
Canisius Golden Griffins vs Iona Gaels Matchup
Team Betting Records & Power Rankings
The Canisius Golden Griffins will look to cover the spread vs the Iona Gaels on Sunday, as the Golden Griffins are 8-4 ATS versus the spread this season, while the Gaels are 6-7-1 ATS. Canisius is 8-4 against the total, while Iona is 6-7-1 versus the total betting line.
The Gaels - Golden Griffins odds would favor the Golden Griffins if the lines were set according to our power ranks. Iona is rated No. 116 in the current Odds Shark poll, while Canisius is at No. 112.
Statistical Matchup
Rating these schools in several key categories is important for handicappers and Iona has the nation's No. 111-rated offensive output, at 76.19 PPG. The visiting Canisius Golden Griffins defense ranks No. 246 allowing on average 80.07 PPG. The Gaels FG% has averaged 43.75% so far, less than the Iona Golden Griffins marksmen have achieved on the year, 46.11% per game.
Recent Outings Betting Recap
Kiefer Douse scored 18 points leading the Golden Griffins to a 83-77 victory over Quinnipiac at Koessler Center on Wednesday.
The Gaels endured a 92-74 loss at the hands of the Hawks on Friday, despite a 20-point effort from Sam Cassell Jr. at Multipurpose Activity Center.
Next Betting Matchups
Canisius at Fairfield, Tuesday, January 10th
Iona at Quinnipiac, Saturday, January 14th