Last Updated on March 17, 2023 11:26 am by Anthony Rome
Iona vs. UConn Prediction & Odds
No. 4 seed UConn has a tough first-round draw in the March Madness tournament, as the Huskies will take on Iona at 4:30 p.m. ET on Friday afternoon.
Will the Huskies cover as 9.5-point favorites or is there a better play when it comes to this matchup?
Game Matchup & Betting Odds
775 Iona Gaels (+9.5) vs. 776 UConn Huskies (-9.5); o/u 140.5
4:30 p.m. ET, Friday, March 17, 2023
MVP Arena, Albany, NY
Iona vs. UConn Public Betting Information
Our CBB Public Betting Information page indicates that 56% of public bettors are currently backing Iona when it comes to the spread. This information is subject to change throughout the day, however, so be sure to check the link so you’re receiving the most up-to-date public betting data.
UConn Huskies Notes
Adama Sanogo posted 19 points (8-12 FG, 0-1 3Pt, 3-4 FT), 11 rebounds and one assist over 30 minutes during Friday’s 70-68 loss to Marquette. Sanogo capitalized on his size to deliver a big scoring night, as well as impactful two-way rebounding. He hampered Marquette’s forwards with foul trouble, but he was ultimately unable to deliver a final blow. Friday marked his first double-double since Feb. 11, and continued strong play from Sanogo is critical to UConn’s postseason hopes.
Iona vs. UConn CBB Betting Trends
Under is 12-4 in Gaels last 16 games following a straight up win
Under is 9-4 in Gaels last 13 overall
Under is 4-0 in Huskies last 4 overall
Under is 5-2 in Huskies last 7 NCAA Tournament games
Iona vs. UConn CBB Prediction:
The Huskies have covered in 16 of their last 22 NCAA Tournament games, are 4-1 against the number in their last five neutral site games and are 5-1 at the betting window in their last six games overall. On the other side, the Gaels are just 2-6 against the spread in their last eight NCAA tournament games and have dropped five of their last seven games at the betting window when facing an opponent with a winning record.
CBB BETTING PREDICTION: UCONN HUSKIES -9.5