Fairfield Stags vs Iona Gaels 1/13/2023 Picks Predictions Previews

The Fairfield Stags will go against the Iona Gaels in NCAAB action in Hynes Athletics Center, NY, on Friday, January 13, 2023, at 7:00 PM ET. The Stags are out of time to turn their season around at 6-9 overall and 1-3 in MAAC play.

Fairfield will have competition from the Gaels, who finished in second place. In the MAAC’s preseason survey, Iona was predicted to win the league, while the Stags were projected to place fifth.

In the final game, Fairfield suffered a heartbreaking overtime loss to Niagara.

The Stags were outscored 14-6 in overtime and shot only 31.8 percent from the field and 12.5 percent from the three-point range, but they made up for it by converting their foul shots (25-for-29).

The Stags finish 330th with 65.1 points on 39.4% of their shots, including 27.9% from the three-point range (356th). In terms of schedule-adjusted offensive efficiency, they rank 309 among Division 1 teams.

Supreme Cook, a junior forward who averages 13.2 points and 8.8 rebounds, leads Fairfield. Along with him are senior big Allan Jeanne-Rose, sophomore guard TJ Long, and senior guard Caleb Fields (12.8 ppg, 3.7 rpg) (8.1 PPG and 4.1 RPG).

On 43.4 percent shooting, including 31.0 percent from deep range, Fairfield gives up 65.2 points. It ranks 22nd in defensive efficiency according to the schedule, while it ranks 340th in assists-to-turnovers (0.71).

The Fairfield Stags are 1-4 ATS in their last 5 matches.
The total went OVER in 4 of Fairfield’s previous 5 meetings.
The Stags are 2-5 ATS in their last 7 games with Iona.

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Fairfield Stags vs Iona Gaels Predictions 1/13/2023

The latest game saw Iona’s four-game winning streak end, dropping it out of first place in the Metro Atlantic. The Iona Gaels will now try to recover in back-to-back home games.

Iona was down 42-28 at the break against Quinnipiac and never got closer than 23 points. The Gaels made 19 of 64 (29.7%) field goals, including 6 of 26 (23.1%) from the three-point range.

In addition, they lost 42 to 34 rebounding. That won’t work on the road against the majority of opponents, particularly during conference play. The Bobcats had a 32-point lead and shot 42.6 percent from the field.

Iona scores 76.6 points while shooting 46.1 percent from the field and 33.6 percent from beyond the arc. The Gaels average 33.3 rebounds per game and shoot 74.7 percent from the line, which ranks 53rd in Division 1.

According to KenPom, their schedule-adjusted offensive efficiency ranks 68th nationally. Daniss Jenkins, a junior guard, leads Iona with an average of 16.4 points, 5.0 assists, and 4.6 rebounds.

The Gaels also rely on senior forward Quinn Slazinski, junior forward Nelly Junior Joseph, and sophomore guard Walter Clayton Jr., who each average 15.1 points, 4.4 rebounds, and 1.5 assists for the team (12.2 PPG and 6.5 RPG).

Iona has the 38th-lowest opponent 3PT% in the nation, giving up 66.6 points on 41.1 percent shooting, including 29.8 percent from distance.

The Iona Gaels are 4-1 SU in their last 5 matches.
The total went UNDER in 4 of Iona’s last 5 contests with Fairfield.
The Gaels are 6-0 ATS in their last 6 matches at home.

Fairfield Stags vs Iona Gaels. The NCAAB pick for this game is the Iona Gaels.

The Stags are 0-5 ATS in their previous five road matches after three or more straight home games, while the Gaels are 5-0 ATS in their last five home matches against teams with losing road records.

The Iona team is ranked in the top 75 in defensive efficiency, and the Stags are a weak club with a terrible offense. The Gaels also limit their opponents’ 3-point shooting percentages to less than 30%.

Iona won’t be losing this game at home after a disappointing performance against Quinnipiac as long as they handle the ball properly, as they did so well this season.

The team led by Rick Pitino is a strong candidate to win the MAAC and ought to give its NCAA Tournament opponent a fright.

Clayton Jr. and Slazinski, two of its major players, missed the last several games and are questionable for Friday’s game.

Without them, covering this spread could be challenging, but Iona will succeed as long as one or both are prepared. The Iona Gaels will win to a predicted score of 74-62.

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