Iona vs Siena Prediction College Basketball Picks 1/5/25

In this article, we will formulate an Iona vs Siena prediction for this College Basketball game on Sunday, January 5th at MVP Arena in Albany, New York. Let’s take a look at the prediction for this College Basketball matchup.

Iona Gaels Betting Preview

The Iona Gaels are 4-10 (1-2) this year after they lost to Marist by a score of 70-65 in their last game. Iona led 37-36 at halftime, but they only scored 28 points in the second half in the loss. The Gaels shot 33.3% from the field, 35% on three-pointers, and 75% on free throws in the game. Dejour Reaves led Iona with 17 points and three rebounds, while Yaphet Moundi added 10 points and eight rebounds in the loss. 

Prior to that game, the Gaels lost to Harvard by a score of 67-61 but did beat Colgate by a score of 79-73 before that. Iona has lost five of their last seven games and they have one win against St. Peter’s and one loss against Sacred Heart to start conference play. Iona has scored 66.5 points per game and they have allowed 73.1 points per game, while also averaging 37.1 rebounds and 11.3 assists per game this season. Dejour Reaves is averaging 16.9 points, 4.7 rebounds, and 1.6 assists per game, while Adam Njie is averaging 10.9 points, 2.9 rebounds, and 3.0 assists per game this season. Iona is shooting 38.8% from the field, 66.3% on free throws, and 29.8% on three-pointers this year. 

Siena Saints Betting Preview

The Siena Saints are 7-7 (2-1) this season after they defeated Manhattan in double overtime by a score of 103-95 in their last game. Siena led 43-42 at halftime, but they ended up in overtime, where they outscored Manhattan 24-16 for the win. The Saints shot 42.2% from the field, 29.7% on three-pointers, and 84.6% on free throws in the game. Justice Shoats led Siena with 24 points and nine assists, while Major Freeman added 24 points and seven rebounds in the game. 

Prior to that win, the Saints defeated Cornell by a score of 83-77 but did lose to Holy Cross by a score of 78-70 before that. Siena has split their last six games and they opened conference play with a win over Canisius and a loss to Niagara. Siena has scored 70.1 points per game and they have allowed 72.5 points per game, while also averaging 32.2 rebounds and 11.4 assists per game this season. Major Freeman is averaging 14.9 points, 3.9 rebounds, and 2.0 assists per game, while Justice Shoats is averaging 14.7 points, 2.8 rebounds, and 4.0 assists per game this year. Siena is shooting 42.4% from the field, 72% on free throws, and 33.4% on three-pointers this season. 

Why Siena will beat Iona

• Iona has lost three of its last four games against the Metro Atlantic Athletic Conference.
• Siena has won three of its last four home games against Iona at MVP Arena.

Iona vs Siena Prediction 

Siena comes into this matchup looking for their third straight win, as they are coming off of a double overtime thriller against Manhattan last time out. The Saints are shooting just 42.4% from the field, but they have scored at least 70 points in three straight games. Iona has lost two games in a row and their shooting percentage is even worse, sitting at 38.8% on the year. The Gaels are only scoring 66.5 points per game this season and they have scored 65 and 61 in their last two. This should be another very close game in the MAAC, but I am giving the edge to Siena at home.