The Robert Morris Colonials (14-14, 9-6 NEC) close out their home schedule at UPMC Events Center against the St. Francis Brooklyn Terriers (16-12, 8-7 NEC). Action begins at 5 p.m. ET on Saturday, February 23, 2019.
St. Francis Brooklyn Terriers at Robert Morris Colonials Betting Odds
In their last contest, the Colonials defeated the LIU Brooklyn Blackbirds, 62-49, while the Terriers were beaten by the Saint Francis U Red Flash, 81-71.
Robert Morris played a nearly flawless game. They had an offensive rebounding percentage of 27.9 (below their season average of 30.2) and a turnover percentage of 12.8 (better than their season average of 18.6). LIU Brooklyn put up marks of 10.0 and 24.5, respectively, for those same stats. St. Francis Brooklyn, on the other hand, had a much better turnover percentage (12.9 vs. 18.0). Matty McConnell had a solid performance for Robert Morris, finishing with 12 points and five rebounds. Meanwhile, Chauncey Hawkins fueled St. Francis Brooklyn with 16 points.
In their first matchup this year, Malik Petteway led the Colonials to a 52-49 victory. He produced 13 points and six rebounds. The Colonials’ turnover percentage was their largest strength over the Terriers. Robert Morris had a rate of 11.7, while St. Francis Brooklyn posted a mark of 22.5.
St. Francis Brooklyn might struggle to score as they go head-to-head against one of the NCAA’s best defenses. Robert Morris currently ranks 87th in defensive efficiency while the Terriers rank 243rd in offensive efficiency.
St. Francis Brooklyn vs. Robert Morris Betting Pick
College Basketball Prediction: SU Winner – Robert Morris, ATS Winner – Robert Morris, O/U – Under
Betting Notes:
- Robert Morris ranks 85th in rebounds allowed per game (33.3) while St. Francis Brooklyn ranks 262nd (38.0).
- The Terriers rank 52nd in blocks per game (4.1) while the Colonials rank 65th in blocks allowed per game (2.9).
- St. Francis Brooklyn is ninth in the nation with 17.8 three pointers allowed per game while Robert Morris is 19th with 18.8 three pointers allowed per game.
- The Colonials rank 96th in assists per game (14.2) while the Terriers rank 237th (11.3).
- Robert Morris ranks 48th in steals per game (7.5) while St. Francis Brooklyn ranks 170th (5.6).
Bettings Trends:
- During their last five games, the Colonials have scored an average of 66.6 points per game (3.0 below their season average) and allowed an average of 66.6 points per game (1.1 below their season average).
- The Terriers’ average margin of victory in their last five games has been 0.8, down from 1.3 for the season.
