Iona vs Manhattan Prediction 3/1/2026 Today’s College Basketball Picks

The Iona Gaels and the Manhattan Jaspers meet Sunday in college basketball action from the Draddy Gymnasium. We will look at this from a betting perspective and determine the best bets for this game. Here’s an Iona Gaels vs. Manhattan Jaspers prediction.

Iona Gaels Recap

The Iona Gaels come into this game looking to add on to their 80-58 win over Rider last time out to sit at 17-13 this season.

Gaels Alternate Wins & Losses In 6 Straight

CJ Anthony leads Iona in scoring and assists with 14 PPG and 5.5 APG while Toby Harris has 11.7 PPG with 3.3 RPG. Lamin Sabally has 11.3 PPG with a team-high 7.9 RPG to lead Iona on the glass along with 3.1 APG and 1.7 SPG to cap off the group of double-digit scorers for Iona up to this point in the year. Kosy Akametu has 9.8 PPG with 4.7 RPG and Denver Anglin has 9.9 PPG while Keshawn Williams has 8.5 PPG with 3.2 RPG. As a team, Iona is averaging 73.2 PPG on 43.8% shooting from the field, 35.3% from behind the arc and 70.9% from the foul line this season.

Manhattan Jaspers Recap

The Manhattan Jaspers come into this game looking to bounce back from their 75-65 loss to Saint Peter’s last time out to sit at 12-18 this season.

Jaspers Lose Back-To-Back Games

Jaden Winston leads the Jaspers in scoring and assists with 15.7 PPG and 3.8 APG along with 2.5 SPG and 3 RPG while Devin Dinkins has 12.5 PPG with 2.7 APG this season. Terrance Jones has 11.9 PPG with 4.7 RPG and Fraser Roxburgh has 11.2 PPG with 5.8 RPG to cap off the group of double-digit scorers for Manhattan up to this point in the year. Anthony Isaac also has 9.6 PPG with a team-high 7.3 RPG to lead the Jaspers in rebounding this season. As a team, Manhattan is averaging 75.1 PPG on 43.2% shooting from the field, 33.3% from three and 79.2% from the foul line this season.

Iona Gaels @ Manhattan Jaspers Betting Trends: March 1, 2026

Why the Manhattan Jaspers will win

• Iona has lost seven of its last eight road games.
• The home team has won each of Iona’s last four games.
• Iona has lost the first half in three of its last four games.

Why the Iona Gaels will win

• Iona has won four of its last five games against Manhattan.
• Manhattan has lost six of its last seven games following a road loss.
• Manhattan has lost the first half in six of its last seven day games.

Total Points Facts

• Each of the last eight games between Iona and Manhattan have produced a total of 142 or fewer points.
• Six of Iona’s last seven games at Draddy Gymnasium have produced a total of 149 or fewer points.

Matchup/League Facts

• Manhattan ranks 362nd among Division 1 teams for opponent assists per game this season (18.2).
• Manhattan ranks 4th among Division 1 teams for free throw percentage this season (79.3%).
• Iona ranks 31st among Division 1 teams for opponent three-point percentage this season (30.5%).
• Iona ranks 50th among Division 1 teams for three-point field goals made per game this season (9.6).

Iona Gaels vs. Manhattan Jaspers Prediction

I’m on Iona here. I get the case to be made for Manhattan as a home underdog, but I think that the Gaels are still a team I’m looking to back in the MAAC tournament and I think the Gaels are a dark horse. Manhattan’s offense is far too inconsistent for me to trust in this spot and I think the Gaels get the win and cover on the road here. Give me Iona.

Chris Ruffolo's Pick: Iona -2.5