Ohio Bobcats vs Robert Morris Colonials Matchup

Read on to get betting odds and analysis in our Robert Morris vs Ohio NCAA Basketball prediction and preview and see who we think will win and cover the spread in Athens.

Robert Morris vs Ohio Prediction

Looking to win big? The Colonials and Bobcats face off at 2:00 ET on ESPN+. The Bobcats are hosting the game at Convocation Center (OH) in Athens, OH. The over/under for this non-conference contest is set at 144.5 points, with Ohio being favored by -10.5 over Robert Morris.

Robert Morris vs. Ohio Matchup At A Glance

Sport: NCAAB
Teams: Robert Morris Colonials at Ohio Bobcats
Where: Athens at Convocation Center (OH)
Date: Saturday, November 30th
Betting Odds OHIO -10.5, ROBMS +351 | OHIO -468 O/U 144.5

Colonials Preview: Will the Colonials Come Through as Road Underdogs?

Robert Morris Colonials Recent Game/Games

Robert Morris secured a 72-64 home win over Canisius on Wednesday, November 27th. The Colonials entered the game as -13 favorites but didn’t cover the spread.

After trailing 33-31 at halftime, Robert Morris turned things around by scoring 41 points in the 2nd half while holding Canisius to 31. The total points for the game were 136, just under the O/U line of 140.5.

Colonials Offense Breakdown

Robert Morris put up 72 points in their last game, shooting 41.1% from the field with an effective field goal percentage of 46.4%. They hit 30.4% from beyond the arc, connecting on 7 of 23 attempts, while shooting 48.5% on two-pointers. At the free-throw line, they were efficient, making 19 of 23 for 82.6%.

Amarion Dickerson led the way with 19 points and 13 rebounds, shooting 77.8% from the field. Dylan Godfrey added 18 points, though he struggled from three, hitting just 1 of 6 attempts. DJ Smith contributed 14 points, making 2 of 3 from deep, and Anthony Benard chipped in 11 points and 6 assists.

Colonials Team Defense

Robert Morris held their opponent to 64 points, with a defensive effort that saw them give up 41% shooting from the field. The Colonials allowed 23 made field goals on 56 attempts.

Inside the arc, Robert Morris's defense allowed 16/33 shooting (48%). From three-point range, they gave up 7/23 shooting (30%). Their opponent also shot 19/23 (82%) from the free-throw line.

Bobcats Preview: Does Ohio Have What it Takes at Home?

Ohio dropped to 3-2 on the season after a 74-65 road loss to Texas State on Sunday. The Bobcats were -3.5 favorites but failed to cover the spread.

Ohio trailed 35-31 at halftime and couldn’t close the gap, getting outscored 39-34 in the 2nd half. The total points for the game were 139, falling short of the O/U line of 146.5.

Bobcats Offense Breakdown

Ohio's offense struggled in their last game, shooting just 36.5% from the field and 28.6% from three-point range, finishing with 65 points. Their effective field goal percentage was 44.2%, and they managed 10 assists and 8 offensive rebounds.

Tylan Pope led the way with 24 points and 10 rebounds, shooting 64.3% overall and 66.7% from three. AJ Clayton contributed 18 points, hitting 4 of 12 from beyond the arc.

Bobcats Team Defense

Ohio's defense gave up 74 points in their last game, with opponents shooting 46% from the field on 29 of 63 attempts. Inside the arc, they allowed 47% shooting, as the other team went 26 for 55 on two-point shots.

From three-point range, Ohio's defense held their opponents to just 8 attempts, with 3 makes for 37% shooting. They also sent the other team to the free-throw line 18 times, where they converted 13 for 72%. Ohio gave up 19 offensive rebounds in the game.

Colonials vs Bobcats Betting Odds, Trends & Analysis

Robert Morris has a 1-2 record in their last three road games. In this stretch, they averaged 74 points per game while allowing 81. The team also performed well vs the spread at 2-1.
Through their last three home contests, the Bobcats offense has averaged 77 points per game while allowing an average of 76. Ohio posted an overall record of 1-2 while going 1-2 ATS.
Through their last three games as the betting underdog, the Colonials have a strong record vs the spread going 2-1. Their straight up mark in these contests is 1-2.
Spanning across their last three games as the betting favorite, the Bobcats have gone 1-2 vs the spread. Their overall record in these games was 1-2.