Niagara Purple Eagles vs Iona Gaels Betting Picks & Predictions
The Niagara Purple Eagles and Iona Gaels are both 5-8 with 1-2 MAAC records and will face off in Hynes Athletics Center, Sunday at 1 PM ET. Niagara is looking to make it
Game outlook
The Niagara Purple Eagles and Iona Gaels are both 5-8 with 1-2 MAAC records and will face off in Hynes Athletics Center, Sunday at 1 PM ET. Niagara is looking to make it three wins in a row after their 81-68 victory over Manhattan, while Iona seeks redemption after their 69-57 loss to St. Peter's. Iona posts a 6-4 record over their last 10 matchups with Niagara, favourites opening at -9.5 and the line remaining still.
Betting Odds
Moneyline: Purple Eagles +368 | Gaels -500
Spread: Purple Eagles +9.5 (-110) | Gaels -9.5 (-110)
Total: Over/Under 141 (-110)
Based on the moneyline, the implied probability that Iona will win straight-up is 83%.
Niagara Purple Eagles
After an emphatic win over Manhattan giving Niagara their second consecutive road win, the Purple Eagles will look to add a third with a win over the Gaels and fifth win of their last seven games. Niagara averages 70.3 points per game and had 55.8% accuracy in field goals and 30% accuracy in three-pointers with Harlan Obioha leading the team with 21 points and 16 rebounds, Braxton Bayless with 20 points and seven assists, and Kwane Marble with 11 points and four rebounds. Despite giving up an average of 75.4 points per game, the Purple Eagles have consistently improved their offensive and defensive stats, leading to their 5-8 (7-5 ATS) {power ranking of 195} record for the season.