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Table of Contents
- Matchup Stats
- Moneyline Mage
- Best Odds
- Interactive Odds Example
- Prop Bets
- Team Standings
- Futures Odds
- Team Pages
- Other Games Today
Key Matchup Stats
Looking into the second half of the 2025-26 college basketball season, Siena and Iona are set to hit the hardwood on Friday, January 2nd, 2026. Luckily, we have some clear performance trends emerging now that each team has more than a dozen games under their belts. Use the following data to help analyze this matchup and to place an intelligent wager on its ultimate outcome.
- SportsBetting3.com Power Rankings - With the 2025-26 season in full stride, Siena currently has a 98.33 conference power ranking, while the SportsBetting3.com conference power ranking for Iona is 97.67.
- Away Siena - Siena starts this game with a 3-3 record as an away team, ranking them 2nd in the MAAC Conference for away team wins.
- Home Iona - Iona meets Siena boasting a 4-1 record as a home team. They currently rank 3rd in the MAAC Conference for home team wins.
- Conference Win Percentage - Siena currently ranks 1st (1.000) in the MAAC Conference, with Iona now standing 3rd (0.333) for their conference win percentage in the 2025 MAAC Conference for the 2025-26 college basketball season.
- Overall Win Percentage - Siena has a 0.692 overall win percentage, with Iona matching up with a 0.643 overall win percentage.
- Team Records - Siena currently possesses 9-4 regular season overall record. Meanwhile, Iona has tallied a 9-5 standing as the 2025-26 college basketball season continues to unfold.
Moneyline Mage
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Hocus pocus! Siena 9-4, Iona 9-5 in this magical clash!
Siena 2-0 in MAAC, Iona 1-2. Conference records key for tourney seeds. Siena lost 2, Iona lost 1. Review the tables below for best bets!
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Best Saints at Gaels Odds
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Matchup Odds FAQs
Siena is a -1.5 +100 point spread favorite at BetMGM, while Iona is a +1.5 -120 point spread underdog at BetMGM.
The best over line is 149.5 -110 points at BetMGM, which means you risk $110 to win $100 betting the over. The best under line is 149.5 -110 points at BetMGM, and that means you risk $110 to win $100 betting the under.
Siena is a -115 moneyline favorite at BetMGM and Iona is a -105 moneyline underdog at BetMGM.
College Basketball Odds Example
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Game |
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Siena
Iona
1/02/26 7:00pm EST | -1.5 +100+1.5 -120 |
Underdog Iona - Iona bettors risk $100 to win $83.33 at -120 odds.
A +1.5 Iona underdog bet wins if they lose by 1, tie, or win outright. Your bet loses if they lose by 2 or more.
Favorite Siena - Siena bettors risk $100 to win $100 at +100 odds.
A -1.5 Siena favorite bet wins if they win by 2 or more. Your bet loses if they win by 1, tie, or lose outright.
Siena at Iona Prop Bets
Important Note: Some states expressly forbid individual college athlete prop bets. The following wagers may not be available depending on your particular state laws.
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Siena
Iona
First to 5 Points
1/02/26 7:00pm EST | -115-118Bet |
Siena
Iona
First to 10 Points
1/02/26 7:00pm EST | -115-120Bet |
Siena
Iona
First to 15 Points
1/02/26 7:00pm EST | -115-120Bet |
Siena
Iona
Game to Overtime
1/02/26 7:00pm EST | Yes +800No -3000Bet |
Team Standings
| Team | W-L | Win% | Home | Away | Conf | CGB | Conf% | Strk |
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| Siena | 17-9 | 0.654 | 7-4 | 8-5 | 10-5 | +3 | 0.667 | L2 |
| Iona | 15-11 | 0.577 | 9-3 | 5-6 | 7-8 | +6 | 0.467 | W1 |
Siena & Iona Futures Odds
Latest College Basketball Championship odds, if available, for each team. Review March Madness odds for other teams and learn how to bet on the college basketball tournament. Also be sure to read Ron Halfback's Final Four write-up.
Siena Championship OddsNo NCAA Men's Basketball Tournament TM Siena YR: futures available
Iona Championship OddsNo NCAA Men's Basketball Tournament TM Iona YR: futures available
Siena & Iona Team Pages
Review each team's futures odds, betting bonuses, current standings and other valuable information on our exclusive team betting odds pages. Team betting odds and stats update throughout the season:
How to Bet on the Game
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How to Bet on the Siena vs Iona College Basketball Game
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Open a new sports betting account before game time.
Review our list of sports betting sites. Open a new account before the game starts on Friday, January 2nd, 2026 at 7:00 pm EST, making sure to enter all your personal details correctly. Don't forget to add your bonus code.
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Visit the sportsbook’s cashier, banking, or deposit page.
Navigate to the sportsbook's deposit page. Use your Visa card or MasterCard, or deposit with a bank transfer, or other methods like Paypal.
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Tap to the sportsbook's College Basketball page, look for the Siena vs Iona Game.
Navigate to the sportsbook's College Basketball page. Next, look for live or upcoming matchups. Select the Siena vs Iona Game.
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Choose your bet and place a wager.
Choose your bet and then use the funds you deposited to place a wager. The sportsbook will pay your winnings or deduct a losing wager from your account balance after the game.
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