Fairfield vs Iona Prediction 2/2/25 College Basketball Picks

In this article we will formulate a Fairfield vs Iona prediction for this College Basketball game on Sunday, February 2nd at the Hynes Athletic Center in New Rochelle, New York. Let’s take a look at the prediction for this College Basketball matchup.

Fairfield Stags Betting Preview

The Fairfield Stags are 8-13 (4-6) this year after they lost to Quinnipiac by a score of 81-69 in their last game. Fairfield trailed 36-34 at halftime and allowed 45 points in the second half in the loss. The Stags shot 35.4% from the field, 38.7% on three-pointers, and 61.1% on free throws in the game. Deon Perry led Fairfield with 23 points and two rebounds, while Jamie Bergens added 15 points and five assists in the game. 

Prior to that loss, the Stags lost to Merrimack by a score of 75-54 but did beat Manhattan by a score of 87-84 before that. Fairfield has lost three of their last four games and they are currently tied for eighth in the MAAC standings. Fairfield has scored 68.7 points per game and they have allowed 73.9 points per game, while also averaging 34 rebounds and 13.1 assists per game this season. Prophet Johnson is averaging 11.0 points, 6.9 rebounds, and 2.4 assists per game, while Jamie Bergens is averaging 9.5 points, 2.2 rebounds, and 2.7 assists per game this year. Fairfield is shooting 40.2% from the field, 71.6% on free throws, and 31.9% on three-pointers this season. 

Iona Gaels Betting Preview

The Iona Gaels are 8-13 (5-5) this season after they lost to Manhattan by a score of 76-55 in their last game. Iona trailed 42-24 at halftime but did play better in the second half in the loss. The Gaels shot 35.5% from the field, 24.1% on three-pointers, and 66.7% on free throws in the game. Dejour Reaves led Iona with 12 points and four rebounds, while Yaphet Moundi added 11 points and one assist in the game. 

Prior to that loss, the Gaels defeated Siena by a score of 72-68 and Rider by a score of 73-67. Iona has won three of their last four games and they are currently tied for fourth in the MAAC standings. Iona has scored 67.3 points per game and they have allowed 71.4 points per game, while also averaging 36.9 rebounds and 13.3 assists per game this season. Dejour Reaves is averaging 15.9 points, 5.3 rebounds, and 1.7 assists per game, while Adam Njie is averaging 11.6 points, 2.8 rebounds, and 3.6 assists per game this year. Iona is shooting 40.1% from the field, 67.4% on free throws, and 30.2% on three-pointers this season. 

Why Iona will beat Fairfield

• Fairfield has lost each of its last six day games against non-AP-ranked opponents.
• Iona has won each of its last five day games against Fairfield.
• Fairfield has lost the first half in four of its last five road day games against the Metro Atlantic Athletic Conference.

Fairfield vs Iona Prediction 

Both of these teams come into this matchup with 8-13 records overall, but Iona has been the slightly better team in conference play and they will be at home for this game. The Gaels have won three of their last four games and while they are shooting just 40.1% from the field, they have scored at least 72 points in three of their last four games. Fairfield has lost three of their last four and they are also shooting the ball very poorly this season, as they have a 40.2% field goal percentage. The Stags have allowed at least 75 points in four straight games, so they are having issues on both ends of the floor. I do think we could see a lower-scoring game with both teams struggling to shoot, but I have to fade Fairfield right now. Take Iona to cover at home.