Who's Playing

Manhattan @ Iona

Current Records: Manhattan 9-14; Iona 18-7

What to Know

After three games on the road, the Iona Gaels are heading back home. The Gaels and the Manhattan Jaspers will face off in an MAAC battle at 7 p.m. ET Friday at Hynes Athletics Center. Bragging rights belong to Iona for now since they're up 12-3 across their past 15 matchups.

Iona strolled past the Niagara Purple Eagles with points to spare on Sunday, taking the contest 72-55.

Meanwhile, Manhattan didn't have too much trouble with the St. Peter's Peacocks at home on Sunday as they won 68-52.

Iona is the favorite in this one, with an expected 17-point margin of victory. They are currently four-for-four against the spread in their most recent games, a trend bettors might want to take into account.

Their wins bumped Iona to 18-7 and the Jaspers to 9-14. Watch the game and check back on CBS Sports to find out who keeps up the positive energy and who hits a stumbling block.

How To Watch

  • When: Friday at 7 p.m. ET
  • Where: Hynes Athletics Center -- New Rochelle, New York
  • Follow: CBS Sports App
  • Ticket Cost: $23.00

Odds

The Gaels are a big 17-point favorite against the Jaspers, according to the latest college basketball odds.

The oddsmakers had a good feel for the line for this one, as the game opened with the Gaels as a 16.5-point favorite.

Over/Under: -110

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Series History

Iona have won 12 out of their last 15 games against Manhattan.

  • Jan 20, 2023 - Iona 84 vs. Manhattan 76
  • Mar 03, 2022 - Manhattan 74 vs. Iona 72
  • Jan 14, 2022 - Iona 88 vs. Manhattan 76
  • Feb 13, 2021 - Manhattan 77 vs. Iona 70
  • Feb 12, 2021 - Iona 85 vs. Manhattan 67
  • Feb 14, 2020 - Iona 80 vs. Manhattan 57
  • Feb 02, 2020 - Manhattan 72 vs. Iona 49
  • Feb 22, 2019 - Iona 66 vs. Manhattan 52
  • Mar 03, 2018 - Iona 72 vs. Manhattan 60
  • Feb 23, 2018 - Iona 88 vs. Manhattan 75
  • Jan 27, 2018 - Iona 78 vs. Manhattan 65
  • Feb 24, 2017 - Iona 72 vs. Manhattan 51
  • Jan 17, 2017 - Iona 82 vs. Manhattan 67
  • Feb 26, 2016 - Iona 86 vs. Manhattan 73
  • Jan 29, 2016 - Iona 70 vs. Manhattan 56