Iona Gaels vs Niagara Purple Eagles Betting Odds and Trends

The Niagara Purple Eagles hope to send their betting backers to the pay window on Friday as they look to cover the point spread at Hynes Athletics Center against the Iona Gaels.

Sportsbook Odds & Computer Pick

Bettors looking to go with the Iona Gaels in this one found them listed as -6.5-point favorites earlier on the NCAA basketball betting odds menu at Sportsbook. Check for line moves and odds updates as money coming in on the Purple Eagles was expected to move the line.

Niagara Purple Eagles vs Iona Gaels Matchup

Team Betting Records & Power Rankings

The Niagara Purple Eagles will look to cover the spread vs the Iona Gaels on Friday, as the Purple Eagles are 15-9 ATS versus the spread this season, while the Gaels are 13-11 ATS. Niagara is 17-7 against the total, while Iona is 13-10-1 versus the total betting line.

This college basketball game matches up the No. 21 (Iona) and the No. 101 (Niagara) teams in the league, according to our current NCAA basketball power rankings.

Statistical Matchup

When it comes to rebounds, the visiting Niagara Purple Eagles rank No. 34 in NCAA Basketball Division 1 with 38.59 per game. That compares with Iona’s No. 177 ranking in that category. The story is different when it comes to three-point shooting where Iona is college basketball's No. 21-ranked team at 9.89 per game, while the Niagara Purple Eagles rate No. 71 with 8.67 per game.