Siena vs Iona Prediction 1/2/2026 Today’s College Basketball Picks

In this article, we will formulate a Siena vs Iona Prediction for this College Basketball game on Friday, January 2nd. Let’s take a look at the prediction for this College Basketball matchup.

Iona Gaels Preview

Iona Gaels have a 9-5 record this season and are sitting in the 7th place of the MAAC. They have a 4-1 home record and are coming off a 66-59 away win against Mount St. Mary’s. Their previous three games were an 83-78 away win against Vermont, a 64-91 away loss against Saint Joseph’s and a 69-63 home win against Bryant.

Offensively, Iona averages 78.9 points per game, while allowing 77.6 points per game defensively. The Gaels shoot with 45% from the field and grab 35.4 rebounds per game, while dishing out 13.9 assists per game. They average 2.7 blocks per game and 7.8 steals per game defensively.

C.J. Anthony leads Iona in scoring, with an average of 16 points per game, while shooting with 45.1% from the field and 77% from the free throw line. Laolu Salami is the team’s leading rebounder with 8.1 per game, while C.J. Anthony also leads the team with 5.5 assists per game.

Siena Saints Preview

Siena Saints have a 9-4 record this season and are sitting in the 4th place of the MAAC. They have a 3-3 away record and are coming off an 81-60 away win against Indiana University–Purdue University Indianapolis. Their previous three games were an 83-69 away win against Vermont, a 74-52 home win against Canisius and an 83-54 home win against Niagara.

Offensively, Siena averages 69.5 points per game, while allowing 64.5 points per game defensively. The Saints shoot with 45% from the field and grab 34.1 rebounds per game, while dishing out 12.5 assists per game. They average 3.1 blocks per game and 7.3 steals per game defensively.

Giovanni Doty leads Siena in scoring, with an average of 14.8 points per game, while shooting with 45.3% from the field and 77.0% from the free throw line. Giovanni Doty is also the team’s leading rebounder with 6.2 per game, while Javianni Snipe adds a team-high 4.8 assists per game.

Siena Saints @ Iona Gaels Betting Trends: January 2, 2026

Why the Iona Gaels will win

• Iona has won each of its last five games against Siena.
• Siena has lost each of its last seven Friday road games against Conference opponents.
• Iona has won the first half in eight of its last nine night games at Hynes Athletics Center.

Why the Siena Saints will win

• Iona has lost each of its last three night games against Conference opponents.
• Siena has won each of its last five Friday games.
• Siena has won the first half in each of its last six night games against Conference opponents.

Total Points Facts

• Each of Siena’s last 12 Friday night road games against Conference opponents have produced a total of 143 or fewer points.
• Eighteen of Iona’s last 20 night games against Conference opponents have produced a total of 146 or fewer points.

Siena vs Iona Prediction

In this Siena vs Iona Prediction, Iona is coming as -1.5 home favorites. Both teams have almost identical overall records this season and 9 wins each so far, but Iona has been almost perfect at home, while Siena has been mediocre on the road. They have almost identical ATS records as well, so I see no value on either side. Siena has been an under team this season with just 133.5 average total points, and Iona is also 5-1 to the under in its last 6 games, so I expect a low-scoring affair. Take the under 146.5 points.

Nikos Lagouretos's Pick: Under 146.5