Read on to get betting odds and analysis in our New Orleans vs Robert Morris NCAA Basketball prediction and preview and see who we think will win and cover the spread in Moon Township.
New Orleans vs Robert Morris Prediction
Planning on watching today's Privateers and Colonials game? Catch the action at UPMC Events Center in Moon Township, PA, as the Colonials hosts this showdown at 4:00 ET on ESPN+. The over/under for this non-conference contest is set at 143.5 points, with Robert Morris being favored by -9.5 over New Orleans.
New Orleans vs. Robert Morris Matchup At A Glance
- Sport: NCAAB
- Teams: New Orleans Privateers at Robert Morris Colonials
- Where: Moon Township at UPMC Events Center
- Date: Sunday, November 17th
- Betting Odds ROBMS -9.5, NO +330 | ROBMS -425 O/U 143.5
Privateers Preview: Are the Privateers Ready for a Road Win?
New Orleans Privateers Recent Game/Games
The Privateers were -4 favorites heading into their home game against the Skyhawks on Friday, November 15th, but they fell short, losing 80-54. The total points for the game ended up at 134, which was under the 141.5-point O/U line.
New Orleans struggled early, trailing 45-19 at halftime. While they matched Stonehill with 35 points in the second half, they couldn’t make up the deficit.
Privateers Offense Breakdown
New Orleans struggled mightily on offense in their last game, shooting just 24.1% from the field and 16.1% from three-point range, finishing with an effective field goal percentage of 27.8%. They managed only 54 points, with just 7 assists as a team.
Josh Morgan led the way with 20 points and 10 rebounds, hitting 4 of 8 from beyond the arc. Chas Stinson and Theo Grant each added 15 points, with both shooting 5 of 9 overall and 50% from three-point range.
Privateers Team Defense
Despite giving up 80 points, New Orleans held their opponent to just 24% shooting from the field, with the Privateers allowing 19 made field goals on 79 attempts. Their defense was effective inside the arc, where they limited the opposition to 29% shooting, with 14 makes on 48 two-point attempts.
New Orleans also did well defending the three-point line, where their opponent shot just 16%, hitting 5 of 31 attempts. The Privateers sent the other team to the free-throw line 16 times, where they converted 11 free throws for a 68% success rate. New Orleans gave up 19 offensive rebounds in the game.
Colonials Preview: Is a Home Win Possible for the Colonials?
Robert Morris Colonials Recent Game/Games
Robert Morris picked up a 67-53 win over Lindenwood on Friday, November 15th. The Colonials were at home and entered the game as -6.5 favorites, covering the spread with the victory.
After leading 29-28 at halftime, Robert Morris clamped down defensively, allowing just 25 points in the 2nd half while scoring 38. The game’s total points of 120 fell well below the O/U line of 141.5.
Colonials Offense Breakdown
Robert Morris put up 67 points in their last game, shooting 42.6% from the field, with an effective field goal percentage of 50.8%. They hit 35.7% from beyond the arc, connecting on 10 of 28 attempts, and were perfect from the free-throw line, going 5 for 5.
Josh Omojafo led the way, scoring 17 points on 7 of 11 shooting, including 3 of 5 from three-point range. He also grabbed 5 rebounds. The Colonials recorded 15 assists and 12 offensive rebounds in the game.
Colonials Team Defense
Robert Morris put on a defensive clinic, holding their opponent to just 53 points. The Colonials allowed 42% shooting from the field, with 26 made baskets on 61 attempts.
From beyond the arc, Robert Morris gave up 10 threes on 28 attempts, a 35% shooting rate. They also sent their opponent to the line just 5 times, where they converted all their free-throw attempts.
Privateers vs Colonials Betting Odds, Trends & Analysis
- New Orleans has a 2-3 record in their last five road games. In this stretch, they averaged 69 points per game while allowing 75. The team also performed well vs the spread at 4-1.
- Although Robert Morris has a straight up record of 2-8 in their last ten home games, they have not held up as well vs the spread going 5-5. The team averaged 70 points per game in these games.
- In their last five games as the betting underdog, the Privateers have a straight up record of 1-4 and an ATS mark of 2-3.
- Going back to their previous ten games as the favorite, Robert Morris has an ATS mark of 6-4 while going 8-2 straight up.
New Orleans vs Robert Morris Prediction & Free Pick
- KnupSports.com Free Betting Prediction: New Orleans +9.5 Be sure to check out our other NCAA Basketball betting previews for this week. KnupSports.com also updates their sports betting picks page daily with plays across all sports.