The Iona Gaels (17-13, 9-10 MAAC) hit the road in MAAC play against the Manhattan Jaspers (12-18, 8-11 MAAC) on Sunday, March 1, 2026 at 2 p.m. ET. The Gaels are 2.5-point favorites in the game. The over/under is 150 for the matchup.
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Iona vs. Manhattan betting lines
- Iona moneyline odds to win: -146
- Manhattan moneyline odds to win: +121
- Spread: Iona (-2.5)
- Total: 150
Iona statistics, trends and more
As the away team
- Against the spread, Iona has played better when playing at home, covering nine times in 14 home games, and eight times in 13 road games.
- When it comes to point totals, the Gaels hit the over less often at home, as they’ve exceeded the total three times in 14 opportunities this season (21.4%). In road games, they have hit the over six times in 13 opportunities (46.2%).
- In home games, Iona has won more often as a moneyline favorite, putting up a record of 8-3 (.727). In away games, it is 3-3 (.500) as a moneyline favorite.
Recent trends
- In their last 10 games, the Gaels have been racking up 72.0 points per contest, an average that’s a little lower than the 73.8 they’ve scored over the course of the 2025-26 season.
- The past 10 games have seen Iona concede 3.5 fewer points per game (69.3) than its season-long average (72.8).
- The Gaels are trending up from deep over their last 10 outings, making 10.1 threes per game and shooting 35.9% from long range in comparison to their season-long averages of 9.6 makes and 35.6% from distance in the 2025-26 season.
Iona betting records this season
- ATS Record: 18-12-0 (Home: 9-5-0; Away: 8-5-0)
- ATS Record When Favored by 2.5+: 8-9-0 (As Favorite: 9-9-0; As Underdog: 9-3-0)
- O-U-P: 11-19-0 (Home: 3-11-0; Away: 6-7-0)
- Record When Moneyline Favorite: 11-7 (Home: 8-3; Away: 3-3)
- Record When Moneyline Underdog: 6-6 (Home: 3-0; Away: 2-5)
| Field Goal % | Opp. Field Goal % | Rebounds | Opp. Rebounds | Assists | Turnovers |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 43.8 (268th in nation) | 42.8 (94th) | 32.0 (179th) | 34.4 (340th) | 13.9 (173rd) | 11.1 (201st) |
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Manhattan statistics, trends and more
As the home team
- Against the spread, Manhattan has been better at home (6-6-0) than away (4-11-0).
- In 2025-26, a higher percentage of the Jaspers’ games have finished above the over/under at home (58.3%, seven of 12) compared to on the road (46.7%, seven of 15).
- The Jaspers’ winning percentage at home as moneyline underdogs is .500 (4-4), and away it is .000 (0-11).
Recent trends
- In their past 10 games, the Jaspers are averaging 74.4 points per game, 0.4 fewer points than their season average (74.8).
- Manhattan is giving up 76.7 points per game over its last 10 games, which is 2.8 fewer points than it is allowing for the season (79.5).
- Over their last 10 games, the Jaspers are draining 7.7 treys per game, 0.4 more than their season average (7.3). However, they have a worse three-point percentage over their previous 10 games (32.5%) compared to their season average (32.9%).
Manhattan betting records this season
- ATS Record: 11-18-0 (Home: 6-6-0; Away: 4-11-0)
- ATS Record When Underdog by 2.5+: 4-13-0 (As Favorite: 4-5-0; As Underdog: 7-13-0)
- O-U-P: 14-15-0 (Home: 7-5-0; Away: 7-8-0)
- Record When Moneyline Favorite: 6-3 (Home: 2-2; Away: 3-1)
- Record When Moneyline Underdog: 5-15 (Home: 4-4; Away: 0-11)
| Field Goal % | Opp. Field Goal % | Rebounds | Opp. Rebounds | Assists | Turnovers |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 43.0 (301st in nation) | 47.0 (322nd) | 29.8 (296th) | 35.7 (357th) | 12.9 (253rd) | 9.8 (56th) |
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