The Wagner Seahawks (4-10, 1-2 NEC) will be at the UPMC Events Center to challenge the Robert Morris Colonials (7-9, 3-0 NEC) in a NEC matchup. The game gets underway at 1 p.m. ET on Saturday, January 11, 2020.
Wagner Seahawks vs. Robert Morris Colonials Betting Odds
In their last contest, the Colonials dismantled the St. Francis Brooklyn Terriers, 78-52, while the Seahawks lost big to the Saint Francis U Red Flash, 80-62.
The Colonials, who came into the game averaging an effective field goal percentage of 0.498, had a fantastic mark of 0.619 and had a turnover percentage of 13.5 (better than their season average of 17.1). Wagner, on the other hand, held Saint Francis U to an effective field goal percentage of 0.444 (below their season average of 0.505). Robert Morris was led by Josh Williams, who had 20 points and eight rebounds. Meanwhile, Alex Morales was a key piece for Wagner with 22 points and seven rebounds.
The Colonials dominated this series last year, winning both games. In the most recent matchup, Robert Morris won 69-60. Robert Morris’ effective field goal percentage was its biggest strength over Wagner. The Colonials had a rate of 0.565 while the Seahawks posted a mark of 0.333. This will be the first matchup of the year between these two teams.
This contest should be a matchup of conflicting styles. Wagner prefers a fast-breaking style of play (98th in possessions per game), while Robert Morris is slower-paced (244th in possessions per game).
Wagner Seahawks at Robert Morris Colonials Pick
Basketball Pick: SU Winner – Robert Morris, ATS Winner – Wagner, O/U – Over
Betting Notes:
- Robert Morris ranks 26th in assists per game (16.4) while Wagner ranks 182nd in assists allowed per game (14.1).
- The Colonials rank 70th in three pointers attempted per game (24.4) while the Seahawks rank 128th in three pointers allowed per game (21.8).
Bettings Trends:
- The Colonials have outscored opponents by an average of 8.0 points in their last five games. On the season, Robert Morris has been defeated by an average of 0.1 points.
- During their last five games, the Seahawks have scored an average of 67.6 points per game (3.1 below their season average) and allowed an average of 67.2 points per game (10.1 below their season average).
