The Robert Morris Colonials (13-12, 8-4 NEC) will be at Knott Arena to meet the Mount St. Mary’s Mountaineers (6-19, 3-9 NEC) in a NEC matchup. The game is scheduled to start at 7 p.m. ET on Thursday, February 14, 2019.
Robert Morris Colonials vs. Mount St. Mary’s Mountaineers Betting Odds
In their last matchup, the Mountaineers barely escaped the Sacred Heart Pioneers, 76-73, while the Colonials fell to the Central Connecticut State Blue Devils, 77-68.
Mount St. Mary’s played a nearly perfect contest. They had a fantastic effective field goal percentage of 0.611 (above their season average of 0.476) and an offensive rebounding percentage of 21.4 (below their season average of 27.6). For those same stats, Sacred Heart was 0.500 and 18.8, respectively. Robert Morris, meanwhile, had a better turnover percentage (13.6 vs. 17.9). Vado Morse was a key piece for Mount St. Mary’s with 23 points, seven rebounds and five assists. Meanwhile, Malik Petteway had a good outing for Robert Morris, recording 16 points and seven rebounds.
In their first matchup this year, Petteway led the Colonials to a 62-59 victory. He registered a double-double with 11 points and 10 rebounds. Robert Morris had a much better offensive rebounding percentage (43.9 vs. 22.9). Mount St. Mary’s, meanwhile, had a better free throw rate (0.216 vs. 0.150).
The offense of Mount St. Mary’s will battle against the stingy defense of Robert Morris. The Mountaineers rank 312th in offensive efficiency, while the Colonials are 98th in defensive efficiency. The Colonials figure to have the advantage on that end of the court.
Robert Morris Colonials at Mount St. Mary’s Mountaineers Free Pick
Basketball Prediction: SU Winner – Mount St. Mary’s, ATS Winner – Mount St. Mary’s, O/U – Over
Betting Notes:
- Robert Morris ranks 40th in assists allowed per game (11.3) while Mount St. Mary’s ranks 189th (14.3).
- The Colonials average 7.5 steals per game, which ranks 55th in the country. The Mountaineers rank 118th in steals allowed per game (6.4).
- Robert Morris ranks 44th in blocks allowed per game (2.7) while Mount St. Mary’s ranks 80th (3.1).
- The Colonials rank 93rd in rebounds allowed per game (33.5) while the Mountaineers rank 226th (36.8).
- Robert Morris ranks 22nd in three pointers allowed per game (18.8) while Mount St. Mary’s ranks 141st (22.2).
Bettings Trends:
- During their last five games, the Colonials have scored an average of 72.8 points per game (2.5 above their season average) and allowed an average of 72.0 points per game (4.0 above their season average).
- The Mountaineers’ average margin of defeat in their last five games has been 7.2, down from 7.7 for the season.
