Fairfield vs Iona Prediction 1/10/25 College Basketball Picks Today

In this article, we will formulate a Fairfield vs Iona prediction for this College Basketball game on Friday, January 10th at Leo D. Mahoney Arena in Fairfield, Connecticut. Let’s take a look at the prediction for this College Basketball matchup.

Fairfield Stags Betting Preview

The Fairfield Stags are 5-9 (1-2) this year after they lost to Merrimack by a score of 67-54 in their last game. Fairfield trailed 38-24 at halftime, but they did win the second half by a total of 30-29 in the loss. The Stags shot 36.8% from the field, 5.9% on three-pointers, and 84.6% on free throws in the game. Prophet Johnson led Fairfield with 12 points and six rebounds, while Braden Sparks added 12 points and one rebound in the game. 

Prior to that loss, the Stags lost to Columbia by a score of 85-72 and Monmouth by a score of 88-74. Fairfield has lost five games in a row, but they did win the previous three games. Fairfield has scored 69.8 points per game and they have allowed 74.5 points per game, while also averaging 34.6 rebounds and 13.7 assists per game this season. Prophet Johnson is averaging 12.0 points, 7.4 rebounds, and 2.7 assists per game, while Jamie Bergens is averaging 8.8 points, 2.0 rebounds, and 2.7 assists per game this season. Fairfield is shooting 41.1% from the field, 69.1% on free throws, and 30.8% on three-pointers this year. 

Iona Gaels Betting Preview

The Iona Gaels are 5-10 (2-2) this season after they defeated Siena by a score of 74-73 in their last game. Iona trailed 38-37 at halftime, but they outscored Siena 37-35 in the second half for a narrow win. The Gaels shot 44.3% from the field, 31.6% on three-pointers, and 70% on free throws in the game. Adam Njie led Iona with 13 points and five steals, while Clarence Rupert added 12 points and four rebounds in the win. 

Prior to that victory, the Gaels lost to Marist by a score of 70-65 and Harvard by a score of 67-61. Iona has won three of their last five games, but they have lost five of their last eight. Iona has scored 67 points per game and they have allowed 73.1 points per game, while also averaging 37.1 rebounds and 11.4 assists per game this season. Dejour Reaves is averaging 16.1 points, 4.7 rebounds, and 2.2 steals per game, while Adam Njie is averaging 11.0 points, 2.7 rebounds, and 3.0 assists per game this year. Iona is shooting 39.2% from the field, 66.6% on free throws, and 29.9% on three-pointers this season. 

Why Iona will beat Fairfield

• Iona has won seven of its last eight games against Fairfield.
• Fairfield has lost each of its last five games.
• Iona has won the first half in three of its last four games against Fairfield.

Fairfield vs Iona Prediction 

Both of these teams come into this matchup with just five wins on the season, but Fairfield will be at home for this contest. Fairfield is trying to snap a lengthy losing streak and they are shooting just 41.1% from the field this year. The Stags have allowed at least 85 points in three of their last five games and they are allowing 74.5 points against per game this year. Iona has dropped two of their last three games and they have an even worse shooting percentage, which is currently at 39.2% from the field. The Gaels were able to barely hang on for their last win against Siena and I like their chances in this matchup. Iona has very similar numbers to Fairfield when looking at the metrics, but I have to fade this Fairfield defense right now. Take Iona on the road.