The Bryant Bulldogs (10-10, 2-5 NEC) will be at the UPMC Events Center to meet the Robert Morris Colonials (10-11, 6-2 NEC) in a NEC matchup. Action gets underway at 7 p.m. ET on Thursday, January 30, 2020.
Bryant Bulldogs vs. Robert Morris Colonials ATS Odds
In their last matchup, the Colonials were victorious over the LIU Sharks, 71-66, while the Bulldogs lost a tough one against the Mount St. Mary’s Mountaineers, 79-76.
Robert Morris played a nearly perfect game. They had a solid free throw rate of 0.276 (above their season average of 0.145) and an offensive rebounding percentage of 29.7 (below their season average of 30.2). LIU had marks of 0.190 and 23.7, respectively, for those same stats. Bryant, meanwhile, made 13 of their 24 three pointers (54.2 percent). Robert Morris was led by AJ Bramah, who recorded 18 points and 11 rebounds. Adam Grant led the way for Bryant, putting up 26 points.
The Colonials dominated this series last year, emerging victorious in both contests. In the most recent game, Robert Morris won 72-59. Robert Morris’ rebounding was their biggest advantage. The Colonials had more offensive rebounds (18 vs. 7), defensive rebounds (25 vs. 19) and total rebounds (43 vs. 26). This will be the first matchup of the year between these two teams.
It will be a matchup of opposite tempos as the up-tempo Bulldogs will look to push the slower-paced Colonials. The Bulldogs rank 87th in possessions per game while the Colonials are 251st.
Bryant Bulldogs at Robert Morris Colonials Pick
Basketball Prediction: SU Winner – Robert Morris, ATS Winner – Robert Morris, O/U – Under
Betting Notes:
- Bryant ranks 38th in blocks per game (4.5) while Robert Morris ranks 215th (1.7).
- The Bulldogs rank 12th in three pointers attempted per game (28.9) while the Colonials rank 94th (23.5).
- Bryant ranks 57th in steals per game (7.8) while Robert Morris ranks 95th in steals allowed per game (6.3).
- The Colonials rank 117th in rebounds allowed per game (34.3) while the Bulldogs rank 255th (39.0).
- Robert Morris ranks 16th in assists per game (16.5) while Bryant ranks 123rd in assists allowed per game (12.5).
Bettings Trends:
- The Colonials’ average margin of victory in their last five games has been 4.8, up from 1.1 for the season.
- During their last five games, the Bulldogs have scored an average of 69.4 points per game (3.0 below their season average) and allowed an average of 69.8 points per game (0.9 above their season average).
