Cleveland State Vikings vs Robert Morris Colonials Matchup

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

Cleveland State vs Robert Morris Prediction

Don't miss out on the NCAA showdown between the Vikings and Colonials. The game is starting at 7:00 ET on ESPN+, and it's hosted by the Colonials at UPMC Events Center in Moon Township, PA. Get ready to place your bets! The over/under for this game is set at 139.5 points, and Robert Morris is favored by -1.5 vs. Cleveland State in a Horizon League conference matchup.

Cleveland State vs. Robert Morris Matchup At A Glance

Sport: NCAAB
Teams: Cleveland State Vikings at Robert Morris Colonials
Where: Moon Township at UPMC Events Center
Date: Wednesday, January 8th
Betting Odds ROBMS -1.5, CLVST +116 | ROBMS -142 O/U 139.5

Vikings Preview: Will Cleveland State Pull Through as the Underdog Road Team?

Cleveland State Vikings Recent Game

The Vikings improved to 7-6 on the season with a 67-61 win over the Jaguars on Saturday, January 4th. Cleveland State was favored by 9.5 points but didn't cover the spread. The total points for the game were 128, falling short of the 139.5 O/U line.

Cleveland State led 33-30 at halftime and added 34 points in the 2nd half while allowing 31 points to the Jaguars.

Vikings Offense Breakdown

Cleveland State put up 67 points in their last game, shooting 42.6% from the field and 30% from beyond the arc, hitting 6 of 20 attempts. Their effective field goal percentage was 48.1%, and they connected on 50% of their two-point shots, going 17 for 34.

The Vikings grabbed 13 offensive rebounds and dished out 13 assists. Tahj Staveskie and Timaris Brown both shot 50% from the field, with Staveskie hitting 4 of 8 from three-point range. Dylan Arnett was perfect from the field, going 7 for 7.

Vikings Team Defense

Despite Cleveland State's defensive efforts, they allowed 61 points in this game. The Vikings gave up 23 field goals on 54 attempts, with the opposing team shooting 42% from the field.

From beyond the arc, Cleveland State's defense held the other team to 30% shooting, with 6 made threes on 20 attempts. At the free-throw line, the opposition shot 62%, converting 15 of their 24 attempts.

Colonials Preview: Will Robert Morris Win at Home?

Robert Morris improved to 9-6 on the season with a 79-71 road win over Oakland on Saturday. Entering the game as +5 point underdogs, the Colonials not only pulled off the upset but also covered the spread.

After trailing 39-32 at halftime, Robert Morris turned things around in the 2nd half, outscoring Oakland 47-32. The game’s total points of 150 went over the pre-game line of 134.5.

Colonials Offense Breakdown

In their latest game, Robert Morris put up 79 points, shooting 45.5% from the field and 46.7% from beyond the arc. They connected on 7 of 15 three-point attempts and were impressive at the free-throw line, hitting 22 of 26 for 84.6%. The Colonials also grabbed 14 offensive rebounds and dished out 12 assists.

Kam Woods led the way with 29 points, shooting 60% overall and 75% from three-point range. Buru Naivalurua added 18 points and 10 rebounds, while Alvaro Folgueiras contributed 11 points and 9 rebounds, hitting 80% of his shots.

Colonials Team Defense

Despite giving up 20 offensive rebounds, the Robert Morris Colonials held their opponent to 71 points on 39% shooting from the field. They allowed 52% shooting on two-point attempts, with the other team going 19/36 inside the arc.

From three-point range, Robert Morris limited their opponent to 24% shooting, as they hit just 8 of 33 attempts. The Colonials also sent them to the free-throw line 13 times, where they made 9, shooting 69%.

Vikings vs Colonials Betting Odds, Trends & Analysis

In their last ten games away from home, the Vikings have a straight up record of 5-5 while going 6-4 vs. the spread. The team averaged 66 points per game in this stretch.
In their last five home games, Robert Morris has averaged 77 points per game while allowing 78. The team's record in this stretch was 2-3 while going 3-2.
Going back to their previous five games as the underdog, Cleveland State has an ATS mark of 3-2 while going 2-3 straight up.
The Colonials have played well in their last three games as the betting favorite, going 2-1 straight up and 2-1 against the spread.