The Iona Gaels (18-7, 11-3 MAAC) will attempt to build on a five-game winning run when hosting the Manhattan Jaspers (9-14, 7-7 MAAC) on February 17, 2023 at Hynes Athletics Center.
Friday’s matchup between the Gaels and the Jaspers features the Gaels as mammoth 16-point favorites. The game has a point total of 141.5.
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Iona Betting Line, Matchup Info Vs. Manhattan
- When: Friday, February 17, 2023 at 7:00 PM ET
- Where: Hynes Athletics Center in New Rochelle, New York
- How to Watch on TV: ESPN3
- Spread Favorite: Iona -16
- Moneyline Favorite: Iona -2128
- Moneyline Underdog: Manhattan +986
- Over/Under: 141.5 points
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Iona Betting Trends
- The Gaels have compiled a 14-11-0 record against the spread this season.
- When playing as at least 16-point favorites this season, Iona has an ATS record of 3-1.
- The Gaels have come away with 17 wins in the 23 contests they have been listed as the favorites in this season.
- Iona has yet to enter a game this year with shorter moneyline odds than -2128.
- So far this season, 11 out of the Gaels’ 25 games have gone over the point total.
- Iona and its opponents have gone over 141.5 combined points in 11 of 25 games this season.
- Gaels games this season have had an average of 141.4 points, 0.1 fewer than this matchup’s over/under.
Iona Top Performers
| Name | GP | PTS | REB | ASST | STL | BLK | 3PM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Walter Clayton Jr. | 22 | 16.3 | 4.0 | 2.8 | 1.6 | 0.5 | 2.2 |
| Nelly Junior Joseph | 24 | 15.8 | 9.6 | 1.2 | 1.4 | 1.4 | 0.0 |
| Daniss Jenkins | 25 | 15.2 | 4.4 | 4.8 | 1.3 | 0.7 | 1.4 |
| N. Joseph | 10 | 13.7 | 10.1 | 1.0 | 1.3 | 1.5 | 0.0 |
| Quinn Slazinski | 7 | 11.3 | 5.7 | 1.9 | 0.6 | 0.3 | 1.3 |
Iona Season Stats
- Iona’s +237 scoring differential (outscoring opponents by 9.4 points per game) is a result of scoring 75.4 points per game (94th in college basketball) while giving up 66.0 per contest (70th in college basketball).
- The Gaels record 33.6 rebounds per game (152nd in college basketball) compared to the 33.4 of their opponents.
- Offensively, the Gaels are averaging 74.5 points per game this season in conference tilts. As a comparison, their season average (75.4 points per game) is 0.9 PPG higher.
- On defense, Iona is giving up 63.7 points per game this season in conference matchups. To compare, its season average (66.0 points per game) is 2.3 PPG allowed higher.
- With 6.5 treys per game in MAAC matchups this year, the Gaels are draining 0.2 fewer threes per game in conference games compared to their season average (6.7 per game). That said, they are hitting a higher percentage of their shots from deep in conference contests (34.6%) compared to overall (33.9%).
- Iona is scoring 78.2 points per game in home games. In road games, it is averaging 72.6 points per contest.
- At home, the Gaels are allowing 8.7 fewer points per game (60.6) than when playing on the road (69.3).
Iona Recent And Upcoming Schedule
| Date | Opponent | Score | Home/Away | Spread |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/29/2023 | Quinnipiac | W 78-72 | Home | -7.5 |
| 2/3/2023 | Mount St. Mary’s | W 81-51 | Home | -16 |
| 2/5/2023 | Fairfield | W 70-61 | Away | -7 |
| 2/10/2023 | Canisius | W 80-59 | Away | -11.5 |
| 2/12/2023 | Niagara | W 72-55 | Away | -8 |
| 2/17/2023 | Manhattan | – | Home | -16 |
| 2/19/2023 | Saint Peter’s | – | Away | – |
| 2/24/2023 | Mount St. Mary’s | – | Away | – |
| 2/26/2023 | Siena | – | Home | – |
| 3/2/2023 | Marist | – | Home | – |
| 3/4/2023 | Rider | – | Away | – |
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Manhattan Betting Trends
- Manhattan has covered 14 times in 22 matchups with a spread this season.
- The Jaspers have covered the spread once this year (1-1 ATS) when playing as at least 16-point underdogs.
- This season, Manhattan has been the underdog 18 times and won seven, or 38.9%, of those games.
- The Jaspers have not entered a game this season with longer moneyline odds than +986.
- A total of 13 Manhattan’s games this season have hit the over.
- The Jaspers have played 10 games this season that ended with a combined score over 141.5 points.
- Manhattan’s games this season have had an average of 138.4 points, 3.1 fewer points than this game’s total.
Manhattan Top Performers
| Name | GP | PTS | REB | ASST | STL | BLK | 3PM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Anthony Nelson | 23 | 15.1 | 3.7 | 4.6 | 1.9 | 0.3 | 1.1 |
| Samir Stewart | 17 | 14.0 | 1.4 | 3.1 | 1.2 | 0.0 | 2.9 |
| Josh Roberts | 20 | 12.2 | 9.5 | 0.5 | 0.6 | 1.9 | 0.0 |
| Elijah Buchanan | 5 | 11.0 | 5.2 | 1.8 | 0.8 | 0.6 | 1.6 |
| Nick Brennen | 21 | 10.0 | 3.3 | 1.7 | 0.7 | 0.2 | 1.7 |
Manhattan Season Stats
- The Jaspers put up 68.1 points per game (271st in college basketball) while allowing 70.3 per contest (196th in college basketball). They have a -50 scoring differential and have been outscored by 2.2 points per game.
- Manhattan records 30.0 rebounds per game (320th in college basketball) while conceding 34.9 per contest to opponents. It is outrebounded by 4.9 boards per game.
- In conference play, the Jaspers are scoring fewer points (65.7 per game) than they are overall (68.1) in 2022-23.
- In 2022-23, Manhattan has allowed 66.5 points per game in MAAC play, and 70.3 overall.
- From beyond the arc, the Jaspers are making 6.8 treys in conference games (compared to 7.2 for the season), and shooting 37.1% in conference (versus 34.9% overall).
- At home, Manhattan averages 69.3 points per game. Away, it averages 66.2.
- The Jaspers are conceding fewer points at home (68.8 per game) than on the road (72.3).
Manhattan Recent And Upcoming Schedule
| Date | Opponent | Score | Home/Away | Spread |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/27/2023 | Niagara | L 68-62 | Away | +6 |
| 1/29/2023 | Canisius | W 81-74 | Away | +4.5 |
| 2/3/2023 | Siena | W 71-66 | Home | +5.5 |
| 2/5/2023 | Rider | L 67-56 | Home | +2.5 |
| 2/12/2023 | Saint Peter’s | W 68-52 | Home | -2 |
| 2/17/2023 | Iona | – | Away | +16 |
| 2/19/2023 | Fairfield | – | Away | – |
| 2/24/2023 | Marist | – | Home | – |
| 2/26/2023 | Quinnipiac | – | Away | – |
| 3/2/2023 | Siena | – | Away | – |
| 3/4/2023 | Mount St. Mary’s | – | Home | – |
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