The Robert Morris Colonials (15-14, 10-6 NEC) will be at the William Pitt Center – West Gym to clash with the Sacred Heart Pioneers (13-16, 9-7 NEC) in a NEC matchup. The game gets underway at 6 p.m. ET on Thursday, February 28, 2019.
Robert Morris Colonials vs. Sacred Heart Pioneers Betting Odds
Both teams beat their last opponent. The Pioneers defeated the Central Connecticut State Blue Devils 80-66, while the Colonials beat the St. Francis Brooklyn Terriers 67-62.
Robert Morris played a nearly flawless game. They had a solid free throw rate of 0.280 (above their season average of 0.231) and an offensive rebounding percentage of 33.3 (above their season average of 30.1). St. Francis Brooklyn put up marks of 0.143 and 27.8, respectively, for those same stats. The Pioneers, meanwhile, had a ridiculous offensive rebounding percentage of 40.6 (above their season average of 31.5), while the Blue Devils had a free throw rate of 0.197 (below their season average of 0.284). Sacred Heart rallied around Sean Hoehn, who contributed 18 points. Meanwhile, Josh Williams played well for Robert Morris, putting up 22 points.
In their first matchup this season, Matty McConnell led the Colonials to a 72-64 win. He was the game’s leading scorer with 19 points. Robert Morris had a much better effective field goal percentage (0.560 vs. 0.394). Sacred Heart, on the other hand, had a much better turnover percentage (18.8 vs. 26.5).
It could be a mistake-prone game for the Sacred Heart offense. Sacred Heart ranks 254th in the NCAA in ball protection (turnover percentage of 19.9 percent), while the ball-hawking defense of Robert Morris forces the 23rd-most turnovers in the country (23.1 percent).
Robert Morris Colonials at Sacred Heart Pioneers Pick
Prediction: SU Winner – Robert Morris, ATS Winner – Robert Morris, O/U – Over
Betting Notes:
- Robert Morris ranks 24th in three pointers allowed per game (19.0) while Sacred Heart ranks 215th (24.1).
- The Colonials rank 56th in steals per game (7.4) while the Pioneers rank 166th in steals allowed per game (7.0).
- Sacred Heart ranks 52nd in blocks per game (4.2) while Robert Morris ranks 77th in blocks allowed per game (3.0).
- The Pioneers rank 37th in rebounds per game (38.5) while the Colonials rank 228th (33.8).
- Robert Morris ranks 40th in assists allowed per game (11.2) while Sacred Heart ranks 209th (14.6).
Bettings Trends:
- The Pioneers have been outscored by an average of 2.8 points in their last five games. On the season, Sacred Heart has defeated opponents by an average of 0.8 points.
- During their last five games, the Colonials have scored an average of 65.6 points per game (4.0 below their season average) and allowed an average of 67.2 points per game (0.4 below their season average).
