Iona Gaels vs Manhattan Jaspers College Basketball Betting Preview

Many eyes in the college basketball world will be on Draddy Gymnasium Tuesday as the Manhattan Jaspers look to beat the odds vs the Iona Gaels in NCAA hoops betting action.

Sportsbook Odds & Computer Pick

On the Sportsbook NCAA basketball betting line for this matchup, Manhattan sat as 3-point underdogs over at Sportsbook. Also, check out the current over/under betting total for points scored, which often goes up first at online sportsbook Sportsbook

Iona Gaels vs Manhattan Jaspers Matchup

Team Betting Records & Power Rankings

The Manhattan Jaspers sport a record of 7-11 and 8-8 ATS heading into this betting matchup, while the Iona Gaels have 10-8 and 7-8-1 ATS marks on the season. The OVER/UNDER records are 9-7 for the Manhattan Jaspers and 8-7-1 for the Iona Gaels.

The Jaspers - Gaels odds would favor the Gaels if the lines were set according to our power ranks. Manhattan is rated No. 169 in the current Odds Shark poll, while Iona is at No. 127.

Statistical Matchup

Scoring and defensive stats point to some betting edges in this matchup. The game features Manhattan's No. 157-ranked scoring average of 73.72 PPG, against a Iona Gaels defense rated No. 213 and allowing 76.11 PPG. The Manhattan Jaspers FG% has averaged 42.23% to date this season, less than the Iona Gaels shooters have managed so far (44.57% per game).

Recent Outings Betting Recap

Jordan Washington poured in 25 points and added 25 rebounds in a losing cause for Iona on Saturday, as the Bobcats rolled to a 97-91 victory over Iona at TD Bank Sports Center.

Rider was victimized by Zane Waterman for 35 points as the Jaspers defeated the Broncs 76-73 in college hoops action on Friday.

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