UConn vs Iona Game Info
- 2022-23 NCAA Tournament Game
- No. 11 UConn (25-8) vs. Iona (27-7)
- Date: Friday, March 17, 2023
- Time: 4:30 PM ET
- Venue: MVP Arena — Albany, New York
- Coverage: TBS
The 2022-23 NCAA Tournament kicks off this week, featuring a first-round West Region showdown between the No. 4 UConn Huskies and No. 13 Iona Gaels on Friday, March 17.
UConn searches for answers after losing 70-68 to Marquette in the Big East Tournament semifinals. Meanwhile, Iona is feeling good after blowing out Marist 76-55 to capture the MAAC Championship in its latest outing – the Gaels' sixth title since the 2016 season.
Does UConn have what it takes to capitalize on its favorable odds? Or will Iona keep the wins coming with a huge upset performance?
UConn vs Iona Odds & Spread
- Moneyline: UCONN: (-430) | IONA: (+330)
- Spread: UCONN: -9.5 (-105) | IONA: +9.5 (-115)
- Total: 143.5 — Over: (-110) | Under: (-110)
UConn enters this contest as a clear favorite on the moneyline and spread per FanDuel Sportsbook's odds. This 4:30 p.m. ET clash also features an over/u nder of 143.5 points with both sides available at -110 odds.
UConn vs Iona Betting Trends
- Against the spread, UConn is 21-12-0 this year.
- Against the spread as 9.5-point favorites or more, the Huskies are 8-6.
- There have been 18 UConn's games (out of 33) that went over the total this season.
- Iona has beaten the spread 19 times in 34 games.
- Iona has seen 15 of its 34 games go over the point total.
| UConn Rank | UConn AVG | Iona AVG | Iona Rank | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 33rd | 78.5 | Points Scored | 76.4 | 67th |
| 41st | 65 | Points Allowed | 65 | 41st |
| 12th | 35.9 | Rebounds | 33.4 | 81st |
| 3rd | 11.8 | Off. Rebounds | 10.3 | 38th |
| 33rd | 9 | 3pt Made | 7.1 | 210th |
| 6th | 17.3 | Assists | 15 | 50th |
| 223rd | 12.3 | Turnovers | 10.3 | 37th |