The Mount St. Mary’s Mountaineers (3-11, 0-1 NEC) visit UPMC Events Center to square off against the Robert Morris Colonials (6-8, 1-0 NEC). The Mountaineers look to put an end to their nine-game losing streak. The game starts at 5 p.m. ET on Saturday, January 5, 2019.
Mount St. Mary’s Mountaineers at Robert Morris Colonials Betting Odds
Both teams were blown out in their last outing. The Colonials fell to the USC Trojans, 83-62, while the Mountaineers were defeated by the North Carolina State Wolfpack, 105-55.
Mount St. Mary’s had a better free throw rate (0.164 vs. 0.176) while Robert Morris had a much better turnover percentage (12.8 vs. 18.1). Robert Morris received a boost from Koby Thomas, who had 16 points and 10 rebounds. Jalen Gibbs, meanwhile was a key piece for Mount St. Mary’s with 24 points and six rebounds.
The Mountaineers edged out the Colonials in this series last year, winning two out of three contests. In the most recent matchup, Robert Morris won 60-56. The Colonials’ 26.9 offensive rebounding percentage was their largest advantage over the Mountaineers, who had a mark of 17.6. This will be the first matchup of the year between these two teams.
It could be a sloppy game for the Mount St. Mary’s offense. Mount St. Mary’s ranks 263rd in the nation in ball protection (turnover percentage of 20.5 percent), while the ball-hawking defense of Robert Morris forces the 27th-most turnovers in the NCAA (23.6 percent).
Mount St. Mary’s Mountaineers at Robert Morris Colonials Pick
Prediction: SU Winner – Robert Morris, O/U – Over
Betting Notes:
- Robert Morris ranks 67th in assists per game (15.4) while Mount St. Mary’s ranks 187th in assists allowed per game (15.0).
- The Colonials rank 26th in three pointers allowed per game (19.2) while the Mountaineers rank 120th (22.4).
- Robert Morris ranks 35th in blocks allowed per game (2.6) while Mount St. Mary’s ranks 104th (3.7).
- The Colonials rank 47th in steals per game (7.8) while the Mountaineers rank 157th (5.5).
- Mount St. Mary’s ranks 146th in rebounds per game (35.8) while Robert Morris ranks 241st (32.4).
Bettings Trends:
- The Mountaineers’ average margin of defeat in their last five games has been 24.0, up from 9.6 for the season.
- During their last five games, the Colonials have scored an average of 75.0 points per game (4.6 above their season average) and allowed an average of 69.0 points per game (0.1 above their season average).
