Iona College Basketball Betting Line Vs. Marist – March 2, 2023

Posted on March 2, 2023

The Iona Gaels (22-7, 15-3 MAAC) will look to extend a nine-game winning streak when hosting the Marist Red Foxes (10-17, 6-12 MAAC) on March 2, 2023 at Hynes Athletics Center.

Thursday’s matchup between the Gaels and the Red Foxes sees the Gaels as a gigantic, 16-point favorite. The over/under for the game is set at 139.

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Iona Betting Line, Matchup Info Vs. Marist

  • When: Thursday, March 2, 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 -2196
  • Moneyline Underdog: Marist +1028
  • Over/Under: 139 points

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Iona Betting Trends

  • The Gaels have compiled a 17-12-0 ATS record so far this year.
  • Iona has an ATS record of 3-2 when playing as at least 16-point favorites this season.
  • The Gaels have been favorites in 27 games this season and have come away with the win 21 times (77.8%) in those contests.
  • Iona has yet to lose in four games when named as at least a -2196 moneyline favorite.
  • So far this season, 13 out of the Gaels’ 29 games have gone over the point total.
  • Iona’s 29 games this season have gone over this contest’s total of 139 points 16 times.
  • The average point total in Gaels contests this year is 141.1, 2.1 more than this matchup’s over/under.

Iona Top Performers

Name GP PTS REB ASST STL BLK 3PM
Walter Clayton Jr. 26 16.5 4.0 3.0 1.9 0.5 2.2
Nelly Junior Joseph 28 15.6 9.8 1.2 1.4 1.4 0.0
Daniss Jenkins 29 14.9 4.5 4.9 1.2 0.6 1.4
N. Joseph 14 13.8 10.2 1.1 1.3 1.4 0.0
Quinn Slazinski 7 11.3 5.7 1.9 0.6 0.3 1.3

Iona Season Stats

  • Iona’s +313 scoring differential (outscoring opponents by 10.8 points per game) is a result of scoring 76.0 points per game (78th in college basketball) while giving up 65.2 per contest (50th in college basketball).
  • The Gaels grab 34.0 rebounds per game (109th in college basketball) while allowing 32.9 per contest to their opponents. They outrebound opponents by 1.1 boards per game.
  • In conference action, the Gaels put up fewer points per contest (75.6) than their season average (76.0).
  • Iona’s defense has been more effective in MAAC matchups this season, giving up 62.9 points per matchup, compared to its overall average of 65.2 PPG allowed.
  • The Gaels are hitting 6.9 treys per game this year in conference games, which is the same number of threes per game as their season average. In terms of three-point percentage, they are better in MAAC action (36.4%) than overall (35.1%).
  • In home games, Iona is scoring 5.6 more points per game (78.9) than it is when playing on the road (73.3).
  • The Gaels are surrendering 60.5 points per game this season at home, which is 7.2 fewer points than they’re allowing on the road (67.7).

Iona Recent And Upcoming Schedule

Date Opponent Score Home/Away Spread
2/12/2023 Niagara W 72-55 Away -8
2/17/2023 Manhattan W 71-60 Home -16
2/19/2023 Saint Peter’s W 73-53 Away -11
2/24/2023 Mount St. Mary’s W 80-68 Away -9.5
2/26/2023 Siena W 93-60 Home -10
3/2/2023 Marist Home -16
3/4/2023 Rider Away

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Marist Betting Trends

  • Marist is 13-12-2 ATS this season.
  • Marist has entered the game as underdogs 20 times this season and won six, or 30%, of those games.
  • The Red Foxes have not been a bigger underdog this season than the +1028 moneyline set for this game.
  • A total of 16 Marist’s games this season have gone over the point total.
  • The Red Foxes have played eight games this season that ended with a combined score over 139 points.
  • The average over/under for Marist’s matchups this season is 128.8, 10.2 fewer points than this game’s total.

Marist Top Performers

Name GP PTS REB ASST STL BLK 3PM
Patrick Gardner 27 18.7 6.3 2.2 0.8 0.9 1.6
Noah Harris 27 9.1 2.2 1.7 0.9 0.0 2.0
Kam Farris 27 7.6 2.5 0.9 0.4 0.0 1.4
Javon Cooley 26 7.3 4.5 1.0 0.7 0.5 1.4
Anthony Cooper 5 7.2 0.8 1.4 1.4 0.0 1.2

Marist Season Stats

  • The Red Foxes have a -78 scoring differential, falling short by 2.9 points per game. They’re putting up 63.0 points per game, 348th in college basketball, and are giving up 65.9 per contest to rank 66th in college basketball.
  • Marist ranks 250th in college basketball at 31.8 rebounds per game. That’s 1.8 fewer than the 33.6 its opponents average.
  • In MAAC action, the Red Foxes have averaged 0.3 more points (63.3) than overall (63.0) in 2022-23.
  • Marist allows more points in conference play (67.2 per game) than overall (65.9).
  • From beyond the arc, the Red Foxes are draining 6.8 treys in conference games (compared to 7.5 for the season), and shooting 31.6% in conference (versus 31.8% overall).
  • At home, Marist averages 62.5 points per game. Away, it scores 63.6.
  • At home, the Red Foxes concede 66.3 points per game. Away, they allow 65.8.

Marist Recent And Upcoming Schedule

Date Opponent Score Home/Away Spread
2/10/2023 Saint Peter’s L 67-56 Away +2.5
2/12/2023 Siena L 73-65 Away +10
2/17/2023 Fairfield L 70-61 Home +1.5
2/19/2023 Niagara W 61-52 Home +2
2/24/2023 Manhattan W 81-58 Away +4.5
3/2/2023 Iona Away +16
3/4/2023 Quinnipiac Home

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