Siena Saints vs Iona Gaels Picks and Prediction for Friday, January 2nd, 2026
The Siena Saints will be on the road Friday night, with a game at the Hynes Athletics Center in New Rochelle, NY, against the Iona Gaels, and we have you ready to roll with our Siena vs Iona Prediction. The Siena Saints are 9-4 on the year and 2-0 in MAAC play, riding a 2-game losing streak into Friday after a 21-point road loss to Indiana. The Iona Gaels return home Friday, 9-5 on the year and 1-1 in conference play. Iona comes into Friday having lost two of the last three overall following a 7-point road loss. Last season, Iona completed the 2-game sweep against Siena, winning both games by a combined 5 points. Read more about this Siena vs Iona prediction! Struggling with handicapping? Try our NCAAB Predictions!
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Siena looks to stay Undefeated in Conference Play
Despite a recent two-game losing streak, Siena has been top-tier in the conference, currently one of four teams undefeated in the MAAC. Siena has been significantly outmatched in their last two outings, giving up an average of 82 points per game, upping their season average by nearly 18 total points. The Saints were significantly outmatched in their last outing, as Indiana scored 81 points on 46% from the floor and knocked down 9 3-pointers. Offensively, Siena had one of their worst games of the year, scoring just 60 points on 33% shooting and 15% from beyond the arc. The Saints lost the rebounding battle by double digits and turned the ball over 9 times in the loss. Gavin Doty carried the Siena offense in their loss to Indiana, scoring a team high 16 points on 13 shots in 37 minutes. Christian Jones led the way off the Saints bench with 10 points on nine shots.
For the season, Siena has been one of the best defensive teams in the country, ranking 21st nationally, allowing 64.5 points while opponents shoot 44.3% from the floor. The Siena offense has been its downfall, ranking 321st in the country, scoring 69.5 points on 44.9% shooting from the floor. Gavin Doty leads the Siena offense as one of three players in double digits, averaging 14.8 points, and adds a team-high 6.2 rebounds per game. Justice Schoats averages 11.7 points, and Brendan Coyle is third on the roster, averaging exactly 10 points per game.
Key Injury Report for Siena:
- Riley Mulvey (Illness) – Questionable
- Owen Schlager (Rib) – Questionable
- Reid Ducharne (Shoulder) - Questionable
Iona returns home to Get Back on track.
Iona limps into Friday after losing two of the last three, including a road loss to end 2026. Iona trailed early last time out as Mount St. Mary’s jumped out to a 10-3 lead and carried a 12-4 lead into the first media timeout. Iona did mount a comeback early on and had a three-point lead at halftime. In the second half, the Iona defense floundered, giving up 36 points in 20 minutes, resulting in the loss. In the game, the Iona defense allowed 66 points on 47% shooting from the floor. Offensively, Iona struggled immensely, scoring just 59 points after only 26 in the second half on 32% shooting from the floor. The Gaels lost the rebounding battle by seven and turned the ball over 15 times in the loss.
The Iona offense ranks just inside the top 150 in the nation after 78.9 points on 44.7% shooting from the floor. Defensively, Iona has not picked up the offensive slack, ranking 282nd in the country, allowing 77.5 points as opponents shoot better than 44.5% from the floor. Denver Anglin was the top scorer for Iona in their loss last time out, scoring 13 points on 15 shots in30 minutes of action. CJ Anthony added 12 points on nine shots, and Lamin Sabally chipped in 10 points and a team-leading 11 rebounds. CJ Anthony leads the Iona offense this season as one of three players averaging double digits, scoring 16 points, and adds a team-leading 5.5 assists per game. Toby Harris is second on the roster, averaging 12.6 points per game this season. Big man Lamin Sabally averages 12.1 points and a team-high 8.1 rebounds per game this season 4 Iona.
Key Injury Report for Iona:
Terrion Murdix (Knee) – Out
Siena vs Iona Pick
| # | Handicapper | Profit |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |  Tony Karpinski | +2,494.00 |
| 2 |  Joe Duffy | +1,859.00 |
| 3 |  The Insiders Room | +1,788.00 |
| 4 |  Mark Ruelle | +1,428.00 |
| 5 |  Jackie Mack | +1,400.00 |
Siena vs Iona Spread Pick
Siena Saints +1.5 (4 Units)
The Siena Saints are the better team in this game, despite a 2-game skid entering Friday. Siena has the better defense, and that will carry them against a mediocre Iona team. The Gaels have a potent offense, but will struggle on Friday against one of the better defensive units they have seen this season. The Saints are undefeated in conference at 2-0, currently a half game back. Take the Saints on Friday night to end their losing streak, as they get the underdog win and cover.
Siena vs Iona Over/Under Pick
- Under 147.54 Units)
Siena is accustomed to low-scoring games, as its top-25 defense keeps scores low. The Saints have seen 9 of their last 13 games go under the total, while Iona has gone under in 7 of the previous 14. Both teams play at a slower pace, and Siena is a defensive-minded team with a conference win on the line. Look for both defenses to perform well in game one of 2026. Take the under as points will come at a premium Friday night in New York.
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