Who’s Playing
Iona @ Niagara
Current Records: Iona 19-3; Niagara 10-11
What to Know
An MAAC battle is on tap between the Niagara Purple Eagles and the Iona Gaels at 1 p.m. ET Sunday at Gallagher Center. These two teams seek to continue their momentum from their previous wins.
The Manhattan Jaspers typically have all the answers at home, but this past Friday Niagara proved too difficult a challenge. The Purple Eagles snuck past the Jaspers with an 80-74 win.
Meanwhile, Iona was able to grind out a solid victory over the Canisius Golden Griffins this past Friday, winning 70-62.
Niagara is expected to lose this next one by 7.5. However, those who like betting on the underdog should be happy to hear that they are 4-2 against the spread when expected to lose.
The wins brought Niagara up to 10-11 and Iona to 19-3. The Purple Eagles are 4-5 after wins this season, the Gaels 16-2.
How To Watch
- When: Sunday at 1 p.m. ET
- Where: Gallagher Center — Niagara, New York
- Follow: CBS Sports App
Odds
The Gaels are a big 7.5-point favorite against the Purple Eagles, according to the latest college basketball odds.
The oddsmakers were right in line with the betting community on this one, as the game opened as a 7.5-point spread, and stayed right there.
Over/Under: -109
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Series History
Iona have won seven out of their last 12 games against Niagara.
- Jan 16, 2022 – Iona 78 vs. Niagara 55
- Mar 12, 2021 – Iona 70 vs. Niagara 64
- Feb 29, 2020 – Niagara 100 vs. Iona 91
- Jan 12, 2020 – Niagara 70 vs. Iona 69
- Feb 10, 2019 – Iona 79 vs. Niagara 76
- Jan 11, 2019 – Niagara 95 vs. Iona 90
- Feb 16, 2018 – Niagara 85 vs. Iona 84
- Dec 29, 2017 – Iona 98 vs. Niagara 93
- Feb 12, 2017 – Iona 90 vs. Niagara 76
- Dec 04, 2016 – Niagara 74 vs. Iona 58
- Feb 07, 2016 – Iona 75 vs. Niagara 61
- Jan 04, 2016 – Iona 65 vs. Niagara 52
