The Niagara Purple Eagles (10-17, 5-11 MAAC) are underdogs (+1.5) as they try to end a three-game losing streak when they host the Iona Gaels (12-16, 9-8 MAAC) at 6:30 p.m. ET on Friday, February 28, 2025 at Gallagher Center. The matchup airs on ESPN+. The matchup has an over/under set at 137.5 points.
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Iona Cover -1.5 vs Niagara -109
Iona vs. Niagara betting lines
- Iona moneyline odds to win: -123
- Niagara moneyline odds to win: +103
- Spread: Iona (-1.5)
- Total: 137.5
Iona statistics, trends and more
As the away team
- Against the spread, Iona has fared worse at home, covering six times in 13 home games, and seven times in 12 road games.
- The Gaels have gone over the over/under in a lower percentage of home games (53.8%) than road tilts (58.3%).
- Iona has won a higher percentage of its games as a moneyline favorite when playing at home, going 5-5 (.500). In away games as a moneyline favorite, it owns a record of 1-2 (.333).
Recent trends
- In their last 10 games, the Gaels have been scoring 71.2 points per game, an average that’s slightly higher than the 68.8 they’ve scored over the course of the 2024-25 season.
- The last 10 games have seen Iona give up 0.8 fewer points per game (70.3) than its season-long average (71.1).
- The Gaels’ last 10 outings have seen them make 7.9 three-pointers per game while shooting 33.2% from beyond the arc. Both numbers are up from their 2024-25 averages of 6.8 makes and 31.4%.
Iona betting records this season
- ATS Record: 16-12-0 (Home: 6-7-0; Away: 7-5-0)
- ATS Record When Favored by 1.5+: 5-7-0 (As Favorite: 6-8-0; As Underdog: 10-4-0)
- O-U-P: 16-12-0 (Home: 7-6-0; Away: 7-5-0)
- Record When Moneyline Favorite: 7-7 (Home: 5-5; Away: 1-2)
- Record When Moneyline Underdog: 5-9 (Home: 1-2; Away: 4-5)
| Field Goal % | Opp. Field Goal % | Rebounds | Opp. Rebounds | Assists | Turnovers |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 40.8 (345th in nation) | 45.3 (262nd) | 33 (120th) | 29.5 (83rd) | 14.1 (141st) | 13.8 (345th) |
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Niagara statistics, trends and more
As the home team
- Against the spread, Niagara has been better at home (4-6-0) than on the road (5-9-0).
- In 2024-25, a higher percentage of the Purple Eagles’ games have finished above the over/under at home (70%, seven of 10) than on the road (42.9%, six of 14).
- The Purple Eagles’ winning percentage at home as moneyline underdogs is .000 (0-2), and on the road it is .077 (1-12).
Recent trends
- The Purple Eagles are putting up 68.1 points per contest over their previous 10 games, compared to their season average of 68.
- While Niagara is surrendering 71.1 points per game in 2024-25, it has been worse over its previous 10 games, allowing 72.9 points per contest.
- The Purple Eagles are sinking 7 treys per contest over their past 10 games, which is one fewer three-pointers than their average for the season (8). Additionally, they sport a lower three-point percentage over their previous 10 games (33.7%) compared to their season average from downtown (34.7%).
Niagara betting records this season
- ATS Record: 11-15-0 (Home: 4-6-0; Away: 5-9-0)
- ATS Record When Underdog by 1.5+: 6-9-0 (As Favorite: 5-6-0; As Underdog: 6-9-0)
- O-U-P: 13-13-0 (Home: 7-3-0; Away: 6-8-0)
- Record When Moneyline Favorite: 8-3 (Home: 5-3; Away: 1-0)
- Record When Moneyline Underdog: 1-14 (Home: 0-2; Away: 1-12)
| Field Goal % | Opp. Field Goal % | Rebounds | Opp. Rebounds | Assists | Turnovers |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 44.9 (175th in nation) | 45.7 (288th) | 27.8 (347th) | 30.1 (113th) | 12.3 (273rd) | 11.5 (213th) |
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