| MATCHUP | Canisius Golden Griffins | Iona Gaels |
|---|---|---|
| Team Records | 8-9 | 12-6 |
| Where | Hynes Athletics Center, New Rochelle, NY | |
| When | Sunday, January 11, 2026 | |
| Time | 01:00 PM EST | |
| TV | ESPN+ | |
The Canisius Golden Griffins and the Iona Gaels meet Sunday in college basketball action from the Hynes Athetics Center. We will look at this from a betting perspective and determine the best bets for this game. Here’s a Canisius Golden Griffins vs. Iona Gaels prediction.
Canisius Golden Griffins Recap
The Canisius Golden Griffins come into this game looking to add on to their 70-64 win over Manhattan last time out to sit at 8-8 this season. After this game, Canisius will head home for a game against Niagara.
Golden Griffins Win 3 Straight
Kahlil Singleton has a team-high 13.6 PPG with 3.6 RPG while Bryan Ndjonga has 12.5 PPG with 5.5 RPG as the only other double-digit scorer for Canisius so far this season. Mike Evbagharu also has 8.1 PPG with team-highs of 6.3 RPG and 2.9 APG to lead the Golden Griffins in rebounding and assists up to this point in the year. As a team, Canisius is averaging 63.6 PPG on 41.2% shooting from the field, 34.5% from three and 70.1% from the foul line this season.
Iona Gaels Recap
The Iona Gaels come into this game looking to add on to their 71-53 win over Niagara last time out to sit at 11-6 this season. After this game, Iona will head on the road for a game against Rider.
Gaels Alternate Wins & Losses In 7 Straight
CJ Anthony leads Iona in scoring and assists with 14.9 PPG and 5.7 APG while Toby Harris has 12 PPG with 3.5 RPG. Lamin Sabally has 11.5 PPG with a team-high 7.8 RPG to lead Iona on the glass along with 2.9 APG and 2 SPG to cap off the group of double-digit scorers for Iona up to this point in the year. Kosy Akametu has 9.4 PPG with 5.4 RPG and Denver Anglin has 8.7 PPG with 2.1 APG while Keshawn Williams has 8.5 PPG with 3.2 RPG. As a team, Iona is averaging 75.8 PPG on 44.4% shooting from the field, 34.6% from behind the arc and 71.6% from the foul line this season.
Canisius Golden Griffins @ Iona Gaels Betting Trends: January 11, 2026
Why the Iona Gaels will win
- Iona has won 12 of its last 13 games against Canisius.
- Canisius has lost each of its last six games at Hynes Athletics Center.
- Iona has won the first half in 12 of its last 13 games against Canisius.
Why the Canisius Golden Griffins will win
- Canisius has won four of its last five day games.
- Iona has lost three of its last four day games following a home win.
- Iona has lost the first half in each of its last three day games.
Total Points Facts
- Eight of the last nine games between Canisius and Iona have produced a total of 143 or fewer points.
- Each of Canisius’ last five road games against Conference opponents have produced a total of 134 or fewer points.
Matchup/League Facts
- Iona ranks T36th among Division 1 teams for opponent free throws made per game this season (11.8).
- Iona ranks 42nd among Division 1 teams for opponent three-point percentage this season (29.8%).
- Canisius ranks 365th among Division 1 teams for field goals made per game this season (21.5).
- Canisius ranks 361st among Division 1 teams for field goal attempts per game this season (52.1).
Canisius Golden Griffins vs. Iona Gaels Prediction
I’m on Iona in this game. I get the case to be made for Canisius, who is in some solid form right now, but it’s hard for me to get behind Canisius without feeling like it’s fool’s gold with this Golden Griffins team. Canisius is just not a good basketball team as far as I’m concerned, and Iona, while not the same Iona team of the past, is still a team that is capable of beating out the inferior programs of the conference. I think Iona gets it done and bags the win and cover here. Give me Iona.