The Iona Gaels (14-8, 6-5 MAAC) are only 2.5-point favorites as they attempt to continue a six-game home win streak when they square off against the Fairfield Stags (13-9, 5-6 MAAC) on Friday, January 30, 2026 at Hynes Athletics Center. The game airs at 7 p.m. ET on ESPN+. The matchup’s point total is 146.5.
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Iona Cover -2.5 vs Fairfield -107
Iona vs. Fairfield betting lines
- Iona moneyline odds to win: -143
- Fairfield moneyline odds to win: +120
- Spread: Iona (-2.5)
- Total: 146.5
Iona statistics, trends and more
As the home team
- Iona has covered the spread in a higher percentage of its home games than road games. It has covered seven times in 10 opportunities at home, and it has covered five times in nine opportunities in road games.
- When playing at home, the Gaels exceed the over/under 20% of the time (two of 10 games). They hit the over more consistently in away games, eclipsing the total in 33.3% of games (three of nine).
- Iona has played better as a moneyline favorite at home, sporting a home record of 6-1, compared to going 2-2 in away games.
Recent trends
- The Gaels have seen a downturn in scoring lately, racking up 65.8 points per game in their last 10 contests, 7.9 points fewer than the 73.7 they’ve scored this season.
- Iona’s defense has been more stingy lately, as the team has allowed 66.6 points per game during its last 10 compared to the 73.1 points per game its opponents are averaging this season.
- The Gaels’ last 10 contests have seen them make 9.1 three-pointers per game while shooting 33.6% from beyond the arc. Both numbers are below their 2025-26 averages of 9.4 makes and 35.3%.
Iona betting records this season
- ATS Record: 13-9-0 (Home: 7-3-0; Away: 5-4-0)
- ATS Record When Favored by 2.5+: 6-6-0 (As Favorite: 6-6-0; As Underdog: 7-3-0)
- O-U-P: 7-15-0 (Home: 2-8-0; Away: 3-6-0)
- Record When Moneyline Favorite: 8-4 (Home: 6-1; Away: 2-2)
- Record When Moneyline Underdog: 6-4 (Home: 3-0; Away: 2-3)
| Field Goal % | Opp. Field Goal % | Rebounds | Opp. Rebounds | Assists | Turnovers |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 43.9 (262nd in nation) | 42.9 (132nd) | 32.4 (190th) | 35.2 (344th) | 14.2 (172nd) | 11.2 (170th) |
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Fairfield statistics, trends and more
As the away team
- Against the spread, Fairfield has had better results away (5-6-0) than at home (2-8-0).
- Stags games have gone above the over/under 30% of the time at home (three of 10), and 63.6% of the time away (seven of 11).
- The Stags, as moneyline underdogs, have won a higher percentage of games at home (1-1) than away (1-5) this season.
Recent trends
- In their last 10 games, the Stags are posting 78.4 points per game, 2.3 more than their season average (76.1).
- While Fairfield is giving up 72.5 points per game in 2025-26, it has improved that mark over its past 10 games, allowing 69.5 points per contest.
- Over their last 10 games, the Stags are draining 8.1 treys per game, 0.1 more than their season average (8.0). Additionally, they sport an identical three-point percentage over their last 10 contests as their season average from beyond the arc (33.8%).
Fairfield betting records this season
- ATS Record: 7-14-0 (Home: 2-8-0; Away: 5-6-0)
- ATS Record When Underdog by 2.5+: 3-5-0 (As Favorite: 4-9-0; As Underdog: 3-5-0)
- O-U-P: 10-11-0 (Home: 3-7-0; Away: 7-4-0)
- Record When Moneyline Favorite: 10-3 (Home: 7-1; Away: 3-2)
- Record When Moneyline Underdog: 2-6 (Home: 1-1; Away: 1-5)
| Field Goal % | Opp. Field Goal % | Rebounds | Opp. Rebounds | Assists | Turnovers |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 43.3 (287th in nation) | 44.9 (239th) | 35.1 (63rd) | 31.1 (187th) | 11.8 (322nd) | 9.7 (42nd) |
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