Iona vs. Connecticut March Madness Prediction - Mar 17, 2023

March Madness action continues on Friday at 4:45PM ET as Iona looks to defy the odds against Connecticut at MVP Arena.

Dimers' best betting picks for Iona vs. Connecticut, as well as game predictions and betting odds, are featured below.

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Who will win Iona vs. Connecticut?

Based on state-of-the-art computer power and data, Dimers.com has simulated Friday's Iona-Connecticut March Madness game 10,000 times.

Dimers' popular predictive analytics model, DimersBOT, currently gives Connecticut an 80% chance of winning against Iona.

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Iona vs. Connecticut Current Odds

• Spread: Connecticut -9.5 (-105), Iona +9.5 (-110)
• Moneyline: Connecticut -450, Iona +390
• Total: Over/Under 140.5 (-115/-105)

Point Spread, Moneyline and Over/Under

Connecticut is listed as the -9.5 favorite versus Iona, with -105 at BetMGM the best odds currently available.

For the underdog Iona (+9.5) to cover the spread, PointsBet has the best odds currently on offer at -110.

PointsBet currently has the best moneyline odds for Connecticut at -450. That means you can risk $450 to win $100, for a total payout of $550, if it gets the W.

Elsewhere, DraftKings Sportsbook currently has the best moneyline odds for Iona at +390, where you can put down $100 to profit $390, earning a total payout of $490, if it wins.

The Over/Under sits at 140.5 with FanDuel Sportsbook, which currently has the best odds for the Over at -115, as well as the best odds for the Under at -105.

As always, make sure you check the sportsbooks you have access to in your state for the best March Madness odds and lines.

According to DimersBOT, Iona (+9.5) is a 51% chance of covering the spread, while the 140.5-point Over/Under is a 51% chance of going Under.

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Best Bets for Iona vs. Connecticut

• Spread: Iona +9.5 @ -110 via PointsBet (51% probability)
• Moneyline: Iona @ +390 via DraftKings Sportsbook
• Total: Under 140.5 @ -105 via FanDuel Sportsbook (51% probability)

Dimers' best bets are based on world-class simulations and betting intelligence to bring you the best possible plays 24/7/365.

While Connecticut is more likely to win the game, according to DimersBOT, taking Iona moneyline is the best option due to the edge identified when comparing our data-led probabilities to the sportsbooks' odds currently on offer.

Taking advantage of the edges published on Dimers.com is crucial to being profitable in the long run.

Iona vs. Connecticut March Madness Prediction

Dimers.com's predicted final score for Iona vs. Connecticut at MVP Arena this Friday has Connecticut winning 75-65.

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Dimers has full betting coverage of Friday's Iona-Connecticut matchup, including pregame predictions, computer picks, and live win probabilities.

Don't forget, DimersBOT updates regularly, so keep checking this article for any changes to our betting insights before Iona vs. Connecticut on Friday March 17, 2023.

Iona vs. Connecticut 2023 March Madness Game Info

Friday's action between Connecticut and Iona in College Basketball at MVP Arena is scheduled to commence at 4:45PM ET.

• Who: Iona vs. Connecticut
• Date: Friday March 17, 2023
• Time: 4:45PM ET / 1:45PM PT
• Venue: MVP Arena

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