Robert Morris Colonials vs. Merrimack Warriors Betting Prediction 01/04/20

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The Robert Morris Colonials (5-9, 1-0 NEC) will be at Hammel Court to take on the Merrimack Warriors (7-7, 1-0 NEC) in a NEC matchup. Action gets underway at 4 p.m. ET on Saturday, January 4, 2020.

Robert Morris Colonials vs. Merrimack Warriors ATS Odds

Both teams beat their last opponent. The Warriors defeated the Sacred Heart Pioneers 65-57, while the Colonials beat the Central Connecticut State Blue Devils 89-78.

The Colonials held the Blue Devils to an offensive rebounding percentage of 19.4 (below the 30.7 mark opponents have averaged against Robert Morris this season) and had an effective field goal percentage of 0.639 (above their season average of 0.486). Meanwhile, Merrimack’s turnover percentage was their largest strength over Sacred Heart. The Warriors had a rate of 12.2 (better than their season average of 15.4), while the Pioneers posted a mark of 23.4 (above their season average of 16.8). Merrimack’s Juvaris Hayes had a good outing, recording 17 points, eight steals and seven rebounds. Robert Morris, meanwhile, rallied around AJ Bramah, who finished with 14 points and 14 rebounds.

This has potential to be a mistake-prone game for the offense of Robert Morris. Robert Morris ranks 224th in the country in ball protection (turnover percentage of 20.0 percent), while the disruptive defense of Merrimack forces the ninth-most turnovers in the NCAA (26.5 percent).

Robert Morris vs. Merrimack ATS Pick

Prediction: SU Winner – Robert Morris, ATS Winner – Robert Morris, O/U – Over

Betting Notes:

  • Robert Morris ranks 27th in assists per game (16.3) while Merrimack ranks 186th in assists allowed per game (14.2).
  • The Warriors rank sixth in three pointers allowed per game (15.9) while the Colonials rank 69th (20.0).
  • The Warriors rank fourth in steals per game (10.3) while the Colonials rank 128th in steals allowed per game (7.0).
  • Robert Morris ranks 197th in rebounds per game (34.2) while Merrimack ranks 270th (28.8).

Bettings Trends:

  • During their last five games, the Warriors have scored an average of 61.2 points per game (1.4 below their season average) and allowed an average of 67.2 points per game (5.1 above their season average).
  • The Colonials’ average margin of defeat in their last five games has been 0.6, down from 2.7 for the season.