1859 1H Iona -7.5
859 Iona -13.5
My initial thought was that Iona is probably a bit overvalued right now and I was not looking to lay this number on a team that does not play defense on the road. Iona is #1 in scoring but also number 1 in possessions per game. Canisius on the other hand is getting and giving plenty of possessions this year (surprising #4 in possessions per game), but not even close to the same scoring efficiency. This is a team that is seemingly trying to play at an uptempo pace and also averaging almost 18 turnovers a game. They will also be without Junior guard starter Gaby Belardo out with injury, one of the leaders of the team (31.0 minpg 11.0ppg 3.0rpg 2.8apg 1.8spg). It seems Canisius style of play will be exactly what Iona wants to do and I think Iona could run away with this one.