| MATCHUP | Iona Gaels | Siena Saints |
|---|---|---|
| Team Records | 14-9 | 16-7 |
| Spread | +7.5 -108 | -7.5 -112 |
| Moneyline | +310 | -395 |
| Total | Over 140.5 (-105) | Under 140.5 (-115) |
| Where | MVP Arena, Albany, NY | |
| When | Thursday, February 5, 2026 | |
| Time | 07:00 PM EST | |
| TV | ESPNU | |
Siena Saints Preview
The Siena Saints have a 16-7 overall record this season and a 9-3 record in the MAAC. They are coming off a 78-63 away win against Canisius and their previous three games were an 82-79 away win against Niagara, a 69-50 home win against Marist and an 85-77 home win against Fairfield.
Offensively, Siena averages 71.5 points per game, while allowing 65.5 points per game defensively. The Saints shoot with 47% from the field and grab 34.1 rebounds per game, while dishing out 13.7 assists per game. They average 2.8 blocks per game and 6.4 steals per game defensively.
Gavin Doty leads Siena in scoring, with an average of 16.6 points per game, while shooting with 47.2% from the field and 78.8% from the free throw line, also leading the team in rebounds with 6.8 per game. Justice Shoats leads the team in assists with 4.8 per game.
Iona Gaels Preview
The Iona Gaels have a 14-9 overall record this season and a 6-6 record in the MAAC. They are coming off a 71-70 home loss against Fairfield and their previous three games were a 66-57 home win against Manhattan, a 61-60 home win against Merrimack and a 77-63 away loss against Saint Peter’s.
Offensively, Iona averages 73.5 points per game, while allowing 73 points per game defensively. The Gaels shoot with 44% from the field and grab 35.1 rebounds per game, while dishing out 14 assists per game. They average 3.1 blocks per game and 7.2 steals per game defensively.
CJ Anthony leads Iona in scoring, with an average of 14.1 points per game, while shooting with 43.2% from the field and 77.2% from the free throw line, also leading the team in assists with 5.5 per game. Lamin Sabally is the team’s leading rebounder with 7.8 per game.
Iona Gaels @ Siena Saints Betting Trends: February 5, 2026
Why the Siena Saints will win
- Siena has won each of its last six games when playing with a rest disadvantage.
- Iona has lost each of its last four road games.
- The home team has won the first half in each of the last four games between Iona and Siena.
Why the Iona Gaels will win
- Iona has won each of its last six games against Siena.
- The road team has won the first half in eight of Siena’s last nine games.
Total Points Facts
- Each of the last six night games between Iona and Siena at MVP Arena have produced a total of 134 or fewer points.
- Each of Iona’s last four night games at MVP Arena have produced a total of 134 or fewer points.
Iona vs Siena Prediction
In this Iona vs Siena Prediction, Siena is coming as -8 home favorites. Siena has been the slightly better team this season and they have ben red-hot lately with five consecutive wins and 4-1 against the spread. Iona on the other hand, is 2-3 both straight up and against the spread in its last 5 games and have a far weaker defense, allowing 7.5 points per game more than Siena, who have the 43rd-best defense in the entire nation. The value here lies with the home team, so take Siena and lay the points.