Who's Playing

Fairfield @ Iona

Current Records: Fairfield 12-15; Iona 21-5

What to Know

The Fairfield Stags have enjoyed the comforts of home their last six games, but now they must head out on the road. Fairfield and the Iona Gaels will face off in an MAAC battle at 1 p.m. ET Sunday at Hynes Athletics Center. Iona will be strutting in after a win while the Stags will be stumbling in from a loss.

This past Friday, Fairfield lost to the St. Peter's Peacocks at home by a decisive 70-59 margin.

Meanwhile, Iona was able to grind out a solid victory over St. Peter's last week, winning 70-61.

Fairfield have to know they'll be fighting an uphill battle given the 12 point spread they are up against. However, those who like betting on the underdog should be happy to hear that they are 6-0 against the spread when expected to lose.

The Stags are now 12-15 while the Gaels sit at 21-5. Iona is 17-3 after wins this year, and Fairfield is 4-10 after losses.

How To Watch

  • When: Sunday at 1 p.m. ET
  • Where: Hynes Athletics Center -- New Rochelle, New York
  • Follow: CBS Sports App
  • Ticket Cost: $26.25

Odds

The Gaels are a big 12-point favorite against the Stags, according to the latest college basketball odds.

The oddsmakers had a good feel for the line for this one, as the game opened with the Gaels as a 13-point favorite.

Over/Under: -109

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Series History

Iona have won ten out of their last 15 games against Fairfield.

  • Jan 11, 2022 - Iona 80 vs. Fairfield 76
  • Mar 13, 2021 - Iona 60 vs. Fairfield 51
  • Dec 12, 2020 - Fairfield 67 vs. Iona 52
  • Dec 11, 2020 - Iona 70 vs. Fairfield 42
  • Feb 09, 2020 - Iona 78 vs. Fairfield 54
  • Jan 17, 2020 - Iona 64 vs. Fairfield 57
  • Jan 27, 2019 - Fairfield 80 vs. Iona 68
  • Jan 05, 2019 - Iona 94 vs. Fairfield 87
  • Mar 05, 2018 - Iona 83 vs. Fairfield 71
  • Jan 29, 2018 - Fairfield 103 vs. Iona 100
  • Jan 07, 2018 - Iona 84 vs. Fairfield 65
  • Jan 20, 2017 - Iona 96 vs. Fairfield 89
  • Jan 02, 2017 - Fairfield 93 vs. Iona 87
  • Jan 24, 2016 - Fairfield 98 vs. Iona 91
  • Dec 01, 2015 - Iona 101 vs. Fairfield 77