Northern Kentucky Norse vs Robert Morris Colonials Matchup

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

Northern Kentucky vs Robert Morris Prediction

The Norse and Colonials are set to face off at 2:00 ET on ESPN+. The Colonials will host the game at UPMC Events Center in Moon Township, PA. In this Horizon League matchup, Northern Kentucky is favored bt -1.5 vs. Robert Morris. The over/under for the game is 134.5 points.

Northern Kentucky vs. Robert Morris Matchup At A Glance

Sport: NCAAB
Teams: Northern Kentucky Norse at Robert Morris Colonials
Where: Moon Township at UPMC Events Center
Date: Sunday, December 29th
Betting Odds NKENT -1.5, NKENT -115 | ROBMS -107 O/U 134.5

Norse Preview: Is a Road Win Possible for Northern Kentucky?

Northern Kentucky Norse Recent Game/Games

Northern Kentucky improved to 5-6 on the season with a 58-47 win over South Carolina State on Saturday. The Norse, who were -7.5 point favorites, covered the spread. The game’s total points of 105 fell well short of the O/U line of 137.5.

After trailing 34-33 at halftime, Northern Kentucky’s defense clamped down, allowing just 13 points in the 2nd half while scoring 25 of their own to secure the win.

Norse Offense Breakdown

Northern Kentucky's offense struggled in their last game, putting up just 58 points with a field goal percentage of 37.5% and an effective field goal percentage of 42.9%. They hit only 28.6% from beyond the arc, connecting on 6 of 21 attempts, and their free-throw shooting was also lacking, as they made just 58.8% from the line.

Trey Robinson led the way with 20 points on 8 of 12 shooting, while Colin McKenzie added 13 points, hitting 3 of 5 from three-point range. Sam Vinson contributed 12 points, and the team finished with 13 offensive rebounds and 13 assists.

Norse Team Defense

Even with Northern Kentucky's defense allowing 13 offensive rebounds, they held their opponent to just 47 points on 37% shooting from the field. The Norse limited two-point opportunities, with the opposing team making 15 of 35 attempts, a 42% success rate.

From beyond the arc, Northern Kentucky's defense was effective, holding their opponent to 6 made threes on 21 attempts, a 28% shooting performance. The Norse also sent the other team to the line 17 times, where they converted 10 free throws, shooting 58%.

Colonials Preview: Will the Colonials Win at UPMC Events Center?

Robert Morris Colonials Recent Game/Games

Robert Morris improved to 7-5 on the season with a 90-77 win over Saint Francis U on Saturday. The Colonials, who were -7.5 favorites, covered the spread, and the game’s total points of 167 exceeded the O/U line of 142.5.

Leading 40-37 at halftime, Robert Morris outscored Saint Francis 50-40 in the second half to secure the win.

Colonials Offense Breakdown

Robert Morris put up 90 points in their last game, shooting 53.4% from the field with an effective field goal percentage of 58.6%. They were dominant inside, hitting 65.8% of their two-point attempts, while connecting on just 30% from beyond the arc, going 6-for-20.

Alvaro Folgueiras led the way with 27 points and 16 rebounds, shooting 64.3% from the field. Riley Parker added 21 points, hitting all 5 of his three-point attempts, while Juan Cranford Jr. also knocked down 5 threes, finishing with 19 points on 7-of-9 shooting.

Colonials Team Defense

Robert Morris struggled defensively, giving up 77 points on 53% shooting from the field. The Colonials allowed 65% shooting on two-point attempts, with their opponents hitting 25 of 38 shots inside the arc.

From three-point range, Robert Morris held their opponents to 30% shooting, as they went 6 for 20. However, they sent the other team to the free-throw line 32 times, where they converted 22 attempts for 68%.

Norse vs Colonials Betting Odds, Trends & Analysis

Across the Norse last three road games, the team averaged 67 points per game while allowing 76. Their record vs the spread in these contests was 0-3, while going 1-2 straight-up.
Across their last five home contests, Robert Morris has a 3-2 record vs the spread. Their overall mark in these games was 1-4, while averaging 73 points per game.
Going back to their last ten games as the underdog, the Colonials have a straight up record of 2-8. But, their mark vs the spread was just 5-5.
Through their last five games as the favorite, the Norse have an ATS record of 3-2 and a straight up mark of 5-0.