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Manhattan @ Iona

Current Records: Manhattan 8-3; Iona 12-3

What to Know

The Iona Gaels will be returning home after a two-game road trip. Iona and the Manhattan Jaspers will face off in an MAAC battle at 7 p.m. ET Friday at Hynes Athletics Center. These two teams are tiptoeing into their contest after sneaking past their previous opponents.

It was a close one, but on Tuesday the Gaels sidestepped the Fairfield Stags for an 80-76 win.

Speaking of close games: it was close, but Manhattan ultimately received the gift of a 77-74 victory from a begrudging The Citadel squad three weeks ago.

Iona is the favorite in this one, with an expected 15-point margin of victory. Those burned by picking them against the spread on Tuesday might want to keep in mind that the team has not yet dropped back-to-back games against the spread this season.

Iona and Manhattan split their matches last season, with Iona claiming an 85-67 victory and the Jaspers retaliating with a 77-70 win of their own. Check back on CBSSports.com for updates on how things play out this time around.

How To Watch

  • When: Friday at 7 p.m. ET
  • Where: Hynes Athletics Center -- New Rochelle, New York
  • TV: ESPN University
  • Online streaming: fuboTV (Try for free. Regional restrictions may apply.)
  • Follow: CBS Sports App
  • Ticket Cost: $22.00

Odds

The Gaels are a big 15-point favorite against the Jaspers, according to the latest college basketball odds.

The oddsmakers were right in line with the betting community on this one, as the game opened as a 15-point spread, and stayed right there.

Over/Under: -110

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Series History

Iona have won ten out of their last 12 games against Manhattan.

  • Feb 13, 2021 - Manhattan 77 vs. Iona 70
  • Feb 12, 2021 - Iona 85 vs. Manhattan 67
  • Feb 14, 2020 - Iona 80 vs. Manhattan 57
  • Feb 02, 2020 - Manhattan 72 vs. Iona 49
  • Feb 22, 2019 - Iona 66 vs. Manhattan 52
  • Mar 03, 2018 - Iona 72 vs. Manhattan 60
  • Feb 23, 2018 - Iona 88 vs. Manhattan 75
  • Jan 27, 2018 - Iona 78 vs. Manhattan 65
  • Feb 24, 2017 - Iona 72 vs. Manhattan 51
  • Jan 17, 2017 - Iona 82 vs. Manhattan 67
  • Feb 26, 2016 - Iona 86 vs. Manhattan 73
  • Jan 29, 2016 - Iona 70 vs. Manhattan 56