Oakland Golden Grizzlies vs Robert Morris Colonials Matchup

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

Robert Morris vs Oakland Prediction

Betting on today's Colonials and Golden Grizzlies game? Catch the action at Athletics Center O'rena in Rochester, MI, as the Golden Grizzlies hosts this showdown at 3:00 ET on ESPN+. The over/under for this Horizon League conference contest is set at 135.5 points, with Oakland being favored by -4.5 at home against Robert Morris.

Robert Morris vs. Oakland Matchup At A Glance

Sport: NCAAB
Teams: Robert Morris Colonials at Oakland Golden Grizzlies
Where: Rochester at Athletics Center O'rena
Date: Saturday, January 4th
Betting Odds OAK -4.5, ROBMS +170 | OAK -207 O/U 135.5

Colonials Preview: Can the Colonials Offense Score Enough in Rochester?

Robert Morris fell to 8-6 on the season after a 78-76 road loss to Detroit on Thursday. The Colonials, who were -5.5 favorites, didn’t cover the spread. The total points for the game reached 154, surpassing the O/U line of 142.5.

After leading 31-21 at halftime, Robert Morris allowed 47 points in the 2nd half while scoring 37. The Colonials will need to tighten up defensively to bounce back in their next game.

Colonials Offense Breakdown

Robert Morris scored 76 points in their last game, despite shooting just 36.4% from the field and 17.4% from three-point range. Their effective field goal percentage was 39.4%, but they made up for it by hitting 80% of their free throws, going 24/30 from the line.

Orlando Lovejoy led the way with 32 points on 13/21 shooting, adding 9 rebounds and 4 assists. The Colonials grabbed 18 offensive rebounds and had 14 assists in the game.

Colonials Team Defense

Robert Morris gave up 78 points in their last game, with the opposing team shooting 46% from the field. They allowed 31 made field goals on 67 attempts.

Defensively, the Colonials allowed 28 two-point field goals on 55 attempts (50%) and 3 three-pointers on 12 attempts (25%). The opposing team also shot 86% from the free-throw line, making 13 of 15 attempts. Robert Morris gave up 11 offensive rebounds.

Golden Grizzlies Preview: Can Oakland Deliver Being Favored at Home?

Oakland Golden Grizzlies Recent Game/Games

Oakland improved to 4-10 on the season with a 65-49 win over Milwaukee on Thursday. The Golden Grizzlies were +1.5 underdogs going into the game but covered the spread with the victory.

Oakland led 33-23 at halftime and continued to play strong defense in the second half, allowing just 26 points while scoring 32. The total points for the game were 114, well under the O/U line of 146.5.

Golden Grizzlies Offense Breakdown

Oakland struggled from beyond the arc in their last game, shooting just 3-of-17 (17.6%) from three-point range. Their overall field goal percentage was 42.3%, with an effective field goal percentage of 46.2%. They were more efficient inside, hitting 54.3% of their two-point attempts.

At the free-throw line, the Golden Grizzlies connected on 75% of their 24 attempts. They also grabbed 13 offensive rebounds and dished out just 7 assists. Allen Mukeba led the team with 15 points and 9 rebounds, while Jamichael Stillwell, Themus Fulks, and Jaylen Jones each added 14 points.

Golden Grizzlies Team Defense

Oakland's defense held their opponent to just 49 points, despite allowing a 42% shooting performance. The Golden Grizzlies gave up 54% shooting from two-point range, with the other team hitting 19 of 35 attempts.

From beyond the arc, Oakland limited their opponent to 3 made threes on 17 attempts, a 17% success rate. The other team also went to the line 24 times, making 18 free throws, while Oakland allowed 13 offensive rebounds.

Colonials vs Golden Grizzlies Betting Odds, Trends & Analysis

Across their three previous road games, Robert Morris has an ATS mark of 1-2. Their straight up record in these matchups was 0-3 while averaging 73 points per game.
Across their ten previous home games, Oakland has an ATS mark of 5-5. Their straight up record in these matchups was 1-9 while averaging 62 points per game.
Spanning across their last ten games as the betting underdog, the Colonials have gone 5-5 vs the spread. Their overall record in these games was 2-8.
In their last five games as the betting favorite, the Golden Grizzlies have a straight up record of 3-2, while going 2-3 against the spread.