Manhattan vs Iona Prediction 1/24/2026 Today’s College Basketball Picks

In this article, we will formulate a Manhattan vs Iona Prediction for this College Basketball game on Saturday, January 24th. Let’s take a look at the prediction for this College Basketball matchup.

Iona Gaels Preview

The Iona Gaels have a 13-8 record this season and are in sixth place in the MAAC. They have a 5-5 conference record and are coming off a 61-60 home win against Merrimack. Their previous three games were a 77-63 away loss against Saint Peter’s, a 72-68 away loss against Rider and a 74-48 home win against Canisius.

Offensively, Iona averages 74 points per game, while allowing 73.9 points per game defensively. The Gaels shoot with 44% from the field and grab 35 rebounds per game, while dishing out 14.4 assists per game. They average 3.1 blocks per game and 7.1 steals per game defensively.

CJ Anthony leads Iona in scoring, with an average of 14 points per game, while shooting with 43.8% from the field and 75.8% from the free throw line, adding a team-high 5.6 assists. Lamin Sabally is the team’s leading rebounder with 7.8 per game.

Manhattan Jaspers Preview

The Manhattan Jaspers have an 8-13 record this season and are tied for 7th  in the MAAC. They have a 4-6 conference record and are coming off a 98-92 away loss against Quinnipiac. Their previous three games were a 74-59 home loss against Siena, a 98-62 away loss against Fairfield and a 79-70 home win against Niagara.

Offensively, Manhattan averages 75.8 points per game, while allowing 81.8 points per game defensively. The Jaspers shoot with 43% from the field and grab 33.2 rebounds per game, while dishing out 13 assists per game. They average 2.8 blocks per game and 8.0 steals per game defensively.

Jaden Winston leads Manhattan in scoring, with an average of 15.4 points per game, while shooting with 48.1% from the field and 83.7% from the free throw line, adding a team-high 3.6 assists. Anthony Isaac is the team’s leading rebounder with 7.6 per game.

Manhattan Jaspers @ Iona Gaels Betting Trends: January 24, 2026

Why the Iona Gaels will win

• Manhattan has lost each of its last 10 night games at Hynes Athletics Center.
• Iona has won each of its last 11 night games at Hynes Athletics Center following a home win.
• Manhattan has lost the first half in seven of its last eight games.

Why the Manhattan Jaspers will win

• Manhattan has won four of its last five games after coming off overtime.

Total Points Facts

• Each of Iona’s last nine games against Conference opponents have produced a total of 150 or fewer points.
• Fourteen of Manhattan’s last 15 Saturday games against Conference opponents have produced a total of 147 or fewer points.

Matchup/League Facts

• Manhattan ranks 362nd among Division 1 teams for opponent assists per game this season (18.8).
• Manhattan ranks 359th among Division 1 teams for opponent three-point percentage this season (38.1%).

Manhattan vs Iona Prediction

In this Manhattan vs Iona Prediction, Iona is coming as -8.5 home favorites. Iona has been the far better team this season and has been almost perfect at home with just one defeat in 9 home games. They have been also better against the spread than Manhattan this season, who has been terrible on the road with just one win in ten road games and has been struggling lately with a 1-5 record and 2-4 against the spread. Manhattan is also a bottom-25 defensive team in the entire country so they don’t stand a chance on the road in this matchup. Take Iona and lay the -8.5 at home.

Nikos Lagouretos's Pick: Iona -8.5