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Niagara vs. Iona prediction: Why Iona is favored to win men's college basketball matchup [1/9/2026]
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Written by Mac Douglass, Senior Editor
Get Niagara vs Iona predictions for college basketball Friday.
Iona will square off with Niagara in men's college basketball action at Hynes Athletics Center on Friday, beginning at 7:00 PM ET.
Based on updated simulations, Dimers' advanced college basketball model predicts Iona as the most likely winner of the Niagara vs. Iona game.
This article offers further insights into Friday's matchup, including an expanded look at the predicted score, best bets and picks.
Niagara vs. Iona prediction: Who will win and cover?
Using innovative machine learning and statistical analysis, we have simulated the result of Friday's NCAA basketball matchup between Niagara and Iona 10,000 times as part of our men's college basketball predictions coverage.
Our leading predictive model gives Iona an 86% chance of beating Niagara. Our predicted final score has Iona winning 77-66.
According to our model, Iona (-10.5) has a 53% chance of covering the spread, while the 140.5-point over/under has a 53% chance of going over.
Niagara vs. Iona odds
We have researched the best men's college basketball odds in America for this game, which are listed here:
| Bet Type | Niagara | Iona |
|---|---|---|
| Spread | +10.5 (-110) | -10.5 (+100) |
| Moneyline | +480 | -550 |
| Total | o140.5 (-110) | u140.5 (-108) |
All odds are correct at the time of publication and are subject to change.
Niagara vs. Iona picks and best bet
After matching our predictions against the best available odds, we can reveal our picks for each of the major markets. Plus, find our best bet for the game below:
| Bet Type | Pick | Bet Now |
|---|---|---|
| Spread | Iona -10.5 | +100 |
| Moneyline | Iona | -550 |
| Total | Over 140.5 | -110 |
According to our men's college basketball best bets, the top play to make on this game is Iona -10.5 at the spread.
Niagara vs. Iona game-day updates and essential details
Friday's men's college basketball action between Iona and Niagara at Hynes Athletics Center is scheduled to begin at 7:00 PM ET.
- Who: Niagara vs. Iona
- Date: Friday, January 9, 2026
- Time: 7:00 PM ET/4:00PM PT
- Venue: Hynes Athletics Center
Conclusion
We predict Iona, with an 86% win probability, will likely beat Niagara on Friday.
AI and automation have enhanced this article to quickly deliver accurate Niagara vs. Iona insights, with human oversight ensuring high editorial quality. Our predictions are sourced from up-to-date data to help you make informed decisions. For additional resources and advice on responsible gambling, please call 1-800-GAMBLER.
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Mac Douglass specializes in NFL previews for the NFC South and NFC East, MLB best bets, Formula 1 race previews, and professional tennis insights. Combining predictive simulations and data-driven sports analysis, Mac provides in-depth content to elevate the betting experience for sports fans.
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