Robert Morris Colonials vs West Virginia Mountaineers Matchup

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

Robert Morris vs West Virginia Prediction

The Colonials and Mountaineers are set to face off at 7:00 ET on ESPN+. The Mountaineers will host the game at WVU Coliseum in Morgantown, WV. The over/under line for this matchup is currently at 145 points, and West Virginia is favored by -18.5 at home against Robert Morris.

Robert Morris vs. West Virginia Matchup At A Glance

Sport: NCAAB
Teams: Robert Morris Colonials at West Virginia Mountaineers
Where: Morgantown at WVU Coliseum
Date: Monday, November 4th
Betting Odds WVIR -18.5, ROBMS +1195 | WVIR -3224 O/U 145

Colonials Preview: Can Robert Morris Pull Off A Win at WVU Coliseum?

Robert Morris Colonials Records

Robert Morris finished last season with an 8-22 record, going 6-15 in Horizon League play. At home, they posted a 5-9 mark, with an average scoring margin of -1.6 points per game. On the road, they went 3-13, losing by an average of 8.5 points per game.

Against the spread, the Colonials were 12-18, with an 8-8 record in road games. They were favored in eight games, going 6-2 straight-up in those matchups. Their over/under record was 17-13, with their games averaging 149.6 points per game.

Colonials Offense Breakdown

Robert Morris averaged 72.7 points per game last season, ranking 191st in possessions per game with 66.1. They shot 43% from the field, placing 291st nationally, and had an effective field goal percentage of 50% (249th). The Colonials made 8.5 three-pointers per game, ranking 75th, but shot just 33% from beyond the arc (261st). They attempted 25.3 threes per game, ranking 46th in the country. At the free-throw line, they made 12.1 per game, ranking 295th.

Justice Williams returns after averaging 12.3 points, 2.5 assists, and 3 rebounds per game last season. Forward Ismael Plet also returns, having averaged 7.5 points and 7.4 rebounds per game.

Colonials Team Defense

Robert Morris struggled defensively last season, allowing 75.8 points per game, which ranked 266th in the nation. Opponents shot 33.3% from three-point range against them, placing the Colonials 290th in three-point defense.

They also gave up 20.1 free throws per game, ranking 244th nationally. Robert Morris averaged 4.9 steals per game, ranking 341st, and 2.9 blocks per game, which was 269th in the country.

Mountaineers Preview: Can the Mountaineers Offense Score Enough at Home?

West Virginia Mountaineers Records

West Virginia finished last season with a 9-23 record, including a 4-15 mark in Big 12 play. At home, they went 9-12 but struggled on the road, going 0-11.

Against the spread, the Mountaineers were 12-20 and 4-7 in road games. They had a 17-14-1 O/U record, with their games averaging 146.7 points per game.

Mountaineers Offense Breakdown

West Virginia Mountaineers Offense Stats

West Virginia averaged 69.8 points per game last season, ranking 220th in possessions per game with 67.1. They struggled with shooting efficiency, posting a 43% field goal percentage (289th) and a 49% effective field goal percentage (288th). Their two-point shooting was particularly challenging, as they ranked 323rd, hitting just 47% of their attempts.

The Mountaineers made 7.3 three-pointers per game, shooting 34% from beyond the arc, which ranked 148th. They attempted 20.8 threes per game, placing 230th. At the free-throw line, they averaged 14.6 made free throws per game, ranking 127th.

West Virginia Mountaineers Top Returning Offensive Players

Tucker DeVries: G-F

Games: 33 (Last Year)
PPG: 21.8 (Last Year)
Assists: 3.6 (Last Year)
Rebounds: 6.8 (Last Year)

Jayden Stone: G

Games: 26 (Last Year)
PPG: 20.8 (Last Year)
Assists: 2.7 (Last Year)
Rebounds: 5.6 (Last Year)

Mountaineers Team Defense

West Virginia struggled defensively last season, allowing 76.8 points per game, which ranked 290th in the nation. Opponents shot 34.8% from three-point range against them, placing the Mountaineers 377th in three-point percentage defense. They allowed 17.3 free throws per game, ranking 126th nationally.

West Virginia averaged 4.3 steals per game, ranking 355th in the country, and blocked 3.6 shots per game, which was 143rd nationally.

Colonials vs Mountaineers Betting Odds, Trends & Analysis

Across the Colonials last three road games, the team averaged 66 points per game while allowing 87. Their record vs the spread in these contests was 0-3, while going 0-3 straight-up.
Across the Mountaineers last ten home games, the team averaged 66 points per game while allowing 83. Their record vs the spread in these contests was 3-7, while going 0-10 straight-up.
As the betting underdog, the Colonials have an ATS mark of just 4-6 in their last ten games. Robert Morris posted a straight up mark of 1-9 in these matchups.
Looking back on the team's last ten games as the favorite, the Mountaineers have a straight up record of 6-4. Their record vs the spread in these games was 5-5.