The Canisius Golden Griffins (8-8, 3-2 MAAC) are heavy underdogs (+11.5) as they try to extend a three-game winning streak when they visit the Iona Gaels (11-6, 3-3 MAAC) at 1 p.m. ET on Sunday, January 11, 2026 at Hynes Athletics Center. The contest airs on ESPN+. The point total for the matchup is set at 142.5.
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Iona Cover -11.5 vs Canisius -107
Iona vs. Canisius betting lines
- Iona moneyline odds to win: -719
- Canisius moneyline odds to win: +509
- Spread: Iona (-11.5)
- Total: 142.5
Iona statistics, trends and more
As the home team
- Against the spread, Iona has fared worse when playing at home, covering four times in seven home games, and five times in seven road games.
- When it comes to over/unders, the Gaels hit the over less consistently in home games, as they’ve gone over the total two times in seven opportunities this season (28.6%). In road games, they have hit the over three times in seven opportunities (42.9%).
- Iona has won a higher percentage of its matchups as a moneyline favorite at home, going 4-1 (.800). In away games as a moneyline favorite, it has a record of 2-1 (.667).
Recent trends
- The Gaels’ offense has been worse over their last 10 games, racking up 69.7 points a contest compared to the 75.8 they’ve averaged this season.
- Iona’s defense has been tougher as of late, as the team has allowed 73.0 points per game during its past 10 compared to the 76.1 points per game its opponents are averaging this season.
- The Gaels’ past 10 contests have seen them make 7.8 three-pointers per game while shooting 32.1% from deep. Both numbers are less than their 2025-26 averages of 8.9 makes and 34.7%.
Iona betting records this season
- ATS Record: 10-7-0 (Home: 4-3-0; Away: 5-2-0)
- O-U-P: 7-10-0 (Home: 2-5-0; Away: 3-4-0)
- Record When Moneyline Favorite: 6-3 (Home: 4-1; Away: 2-1)
- Record When Moneyline Underdog: 5-3 (Home: 2-0; Away: 2-2)
| Field Goal % | Opp. Field Goal % | Rebounds | Opp. Rebounds | Assists | Turnovers |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 44.5 (234th in nation) | 43.8 (190th) | 32.9 (192nd) | 35.6 (345th) | 14.0 (202nd) | 12.1 (233rd) |
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Canisius statistics, trends and more
As the away team
- Canisius has performed better against the spread at home (4-2-0) than away (4-5-0) this season.
- Looking at the over/under, Golden Griffins games have gone over three of six times at home (50%), and two of nine away (22.2%).
- The Golden Griffins’ winning percentage at home when moneyline underdogs is .750 (3-1), and on the road it is .222 (2-7).
Recent trends
- While the Golden Griffins are scoring 63.6 points per game in 2025-26, they have bettered that mark over their past 10 games, amassing 64.8 a contest.
- Canisius is giving up 71.1 points per contest in its last 10 games, compared to its season average of 71.0 points allowed.
- The Golden Griffins are draining 0.2 fewer threes per game over their last 10 games (6.5) compared to their season average (6.7), and they are delivering a worse three-point percentage over their previous 10 games (34.4%) compared to their season mark (34.5%).
Canisius betting records this season
- ATS Record: 8-7-0 (Home: 4-2-0; Away: 4-5-0)
- ATS Record When Underdog by 11.5+: 2-4-0 (As Favorite: 1-1-0; As Underdog: 7-6-0)
- O-U-P: 5-10-0 (Home: 3-3-0; Away: 2-7-0)
- Record When Moneyline Favorite: 2-0 (Home: 2-0; Away: 0-0)
- Record When Moneyline Underdog: 5-8 (Home: 3-1; Away: 2-7)
| Field Goal % | Opp. Field Goal % | Rebounds | Opp. Rebounds | Assists | Turnovers |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 41.2 (335th in nation) | 43.5 (170th) | 30.5 (282nd) | 30.7 (159th) | 12.4 (300th) | 12.4 (256th) |
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