Iona Gaels vs Fairfield Stags NCAA Basketball Betting Pick & Prediction 1/10/25
The Gaels and Stags are set to face off at 7:00 ET on ESPN+. The Stags will host the game at Leo D. Mahoney Arena in Fairfield, CT. In this Metro Atlantic Athletic matchup, Iona is favored bt -1.5 vs. Fairfield. The over/under for the game is 145.5 points.
IONA GAELS VS FAIRFIELD STAGS BETTING PICK
The Pick: Fairfield Stags +1.5
This game will be played at Leo D. Mahoney Arena at 7:00 ET on Friday, January 10th.
WHY BET THE FAIRFIELD STAGS:
- We have this one finishing with a projected score of 77-69 in favor of the Stags.
- Not only will Fairfield pick up the win, but look for them to cover at +1.5.
- The over/under is currently sitting at 145.5 points, and we like the over with a projected 146 points.
Will Iona Shock Everyone at Leo D. Mahoney Arena?
Iona improved to 5-10 on the season with a 74-73 road win over Siena on Sunday. The Gaels entered the game as +2.5 point underdogs and covered the spread with the victory.
After trailing 38-37 at halftime, Iona outscored Siena 37-35 in the second half to secure the win. The total points for the game reached 147, surpassing the O/U line of 134.5.
Iona’s offense put up 74 points in their last game, shooting 44.3% from the field with an effective field goal percentage of 49.2%. They hit 31.6% of their threes (6/19) and connected on 50% of their two-point attempts (21/42). At the free-throw line, the Gaels shot 70%, making 14 of 20 attempts.
Brendan Coyle led the way with 20 points, hitting 4 of 6 from beyond the arc and shooting 71.4% overall. Justice Shoats added 16 points and 4 assists, while Adam Njie Jr. contributed 13 points and 5 rebounds. Clarence Rupert was efficient, going 5 for 6 from the field for 12 points, and Justin Menard knocked down 3 of 5 threes, finishing with 11 points.
Even with Iona giving up 73 points, their defense held the opposing team to 44% shooting from the field. The Gaels allowed 13 two-point baskets on 24 attempts, a 54% success rate for their opponents.
From beyond the arc, Iona’s defense limited the other team to 33% shooting, with 7 made threes on 21 attempts. The Gaels also sent their opponents to the line 36 times, where they converted 26 free throws, a 72% rate. Iona gave up 9 offensive rebounds in the game.
Will Fairfield Win at Home?
Fairfield Stags Recent Game/Games
Fairfield’s season continued to struggle as they fell to 4-9 after a 67-54 road loss to Merrimack on Friday. The Stags entered the game as +7.5 point underdogs and failed to cover the spread.
Fairfield trailed 38-24 at halftime but showed some fight in the 2nd half, outscoring Merrimack 30-29. The game’s total points of 121 fell short of the 139.5 O/U line.
Fairfield’s offense struggled in their last game, scoring just 54 points with a field goal percentage of 36.8% and an effective field goal percentage of 38.6%. Their three-point shooting was particularly poor, hitting only 1 of 17 attempts (5.9%), while they were solid from the free-throw line, making 11 of 13 (84.6%).
Devon Savage was the standout performer, hitting 7 of 8 shots overall, including 7 of 8 from three-point range, finishing with 21 points and 5 rebounds. Adam Clark added 18 points and 5 assists, though he shot just 7 of 19 from the field.
Fairfield’s defense gave up 67 points, with the opposing team shooting 50% from the field. They allowed 17 two-point baskets on 37 attempts, a 45% shooting rate.
From beyond the arc, Fairfield’s opponents hit 9 of 15 threes, shooting 60%. They also went 6/10 from the free-throw line. Fairfield gave up 4 offensive rebounds.