The Robert Morris Colonials (13-11, 9-2 NEC) will be at the William Pitt Center – West Gym to take on the Sacred Heart Pioneers (14-10, 7-4 NEC) in a NEC matchup. Action gets underway at 3 p.m. ET on Saturday, February 8, 2020.
Robert Morris Colonials at Sacred Heart Pioneers ATS Odds
In their last contest, the Pioneers lost a tough one against the Saint Francis U Red Flash, 70-68, while the Colonials defeated the Wagner Seahawks, 67-62.
The Colonials had a fantastic free throw rate of 0.388 (above their season average of 0.157), while the Seahawks had a turnover percentage of 37.3 (above their season average of 16.9). Sacred Heart, meanwhile, made 11 of their 25 three pointers (44.0 percent). Sacred Heart’s E.J. Anosike played well, contributing 12 points, 11 rebounds and six assists. Meanwhile, Josh Williams fueled Robert Morris with 13 points.
In their first matchup this season, AJ Bramah led the Colonials to a 67-55 win. He registered a double-double with 18 points and 20 rebounds. Robert Morris had a much better effective field goal percentage (0.565 vs. 0.371). Sacred Heart, on the other hand, had a better free throw rate (0.207 vs. 0.111).
This has potential to be an error-filled game for the offense of Sacred Heart. Sacred Heart ranks 252nd in the country in ball protection (turnover percentage of 20.3 percent), while the disruptive defense of Robert Morris forces the 43rd-most turnovers in the country (22.6 percent). Also, the Colonials rank 338th in free throw attempt (FTA) rate (0.165), while the Pioneers rank 22nd in opponents’ FTA rate (0.161).
Robert Morris vs. Sacred Heart ATS Pick
Pick: SU Winner – Sacred Heart, ATS Winner – Robert Morris, O/U – Over
Betting Notes:
- Robert Morris averages 16.4 assists per game, which ranks 16th in the country. Sacred Heart ranks 213th in assists allowed per game (14.5).
- The Colonials average 6.5 steals per game, which ranks 117th in the NCAA. The Pioneers rank 146th in steals allowed per game (6.9).
- Robert Morris averages 23.5 three pointers per game, which ranks 94th in the country. Sacred Heart ranks 123rd in three pointers allowed per game (21.4).
- The Pioneers rank 21st in rebounds per game (40.2) while the Colonials rank 207th (34.2).
- Sacred Heart averages 3.8 blocks per game, which ranks 67th in the country. Robert Morris ranks 138th in blocks allowed per game (3.8).
Bettings Trends:
- During their last five games, the Pioneers have scored an average of 73.6 points per game (0.8 below their season average) and allowed an average of 62.6 points per game (7.4 below their season average).
- The Colonials’ average margin of victory in their last five games has been 1.2, down from 1.9 for the season.
