Robert Morris Colonials vs Towson Tigers Matchup

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

Towson vs Robert Morris Prediction

Planning on watching today's Tigers and Colonials game? Catch the action at UPMC Events Center in Moon Township, PA, as the Colonials hosts this showdown at 7:00 ET on FloC. Towson is the -1 point favorites in this non-conference matchup against Robert Morris. The over/under for the game is set at 131.5 points.

Towson vs. Robert Morris Matchup At A Glance

Sport: NCAAB
Teams: Towson Tigers at Robert Morris Colonials
Where: Moon Township at UPMC Events Center
Date: Tuesday, December 17th
Betting Odds TOWS -1, TOWS -119 | ROBMS -103 O/U 131.5

Tigers Preview: Can Towson Grab a Win on the Road?

Towson Tigers Recent Game/Games

The Tigers dropped to 3-7 on the season after a 65-47 loss to Duquesne on Saturday. Towson, who entered the game as -2.5 favorites, not only lost but also failed to cover the spread. The game’s total points of 112 fell short of the O/U line of 128.

Trailing 34-19 at halftime, Towson couldn’t mount a comeback, scoring 28 points in the 2nd half while allowing 31. The Tigers will need to regroup after this road loss.

Tigers Offense Breakdown

Towson's offense struggled in their latest game, putting up just 47 points with a field goal percentage of 28.3%. Their effective field goal percentage was 34%, and they hit only 28.6% of their two-point attempts, while connecting on 27.8% from beyond the arc.

Cam Crawford led the way, shooting 62.5% overall and 60% from three, finishing with 13 points and 4 rebounds. Tre Dinkins III added 12 points, hitting 4 threes at a 57.1% clip, and dished out 4 assists.

Tigers Team Defense

Despite Towson's defensive efforts, the Tigers gave up 65 points, with the opposing team shooting 43% from the field on 21 of 48 attempts. Inside the arc, Towson held them to 45% shooting, as they made 10 of 22 two-point shots.

From three-point range, Towson's defense allowed 11 threes on 26 attempts, a 42% success rate. They also sent the other team to the free-throw line 15 times, where they hit 12 free throws, shooting 80%. Towson allowed 12 offensive rebounds in the game.

Colonials Preview: Can the Colonials Lock in a Home Win?

Robert Morris Colonials Recent Game/Games

Robert Morris fell to 5-5 on the season after a 82-77 road loss to Purdue Fort Wayne on Sunday, December 8th. Despite being +9.5 point underdogs, the Colonials kept the game closer than expected. The total points for the game reached 159, surpassing the O/U line of 147.

After trailing 39-35 at halftime, Robert Morris scored 42 points in the 2nd half but allowed 43, ultimately falling short in their comeback attempt.

Colonials Offense Breakdown

Robert Morris put up 77 points in their last game, shooting 40.3% from the field and 28% from three-point range. Their effective field goal percentage was 44.4%, and they hit 80% of their free throws, going 12-for-15 from the line. The Colonials also grabbed 13 offensive rebounds and dished out 16 assists.

Alvaro Folgueiras led the way with 25 points and 12 rebounds, shooting 72.7% overall and 80% from deep (4-for-5). Jalen Jackson added 23 points on 6-of-7 shooting, while Kam Woods contributed 19 points and 4 assists.

Colonials Team Defense

Robert Morris gave up 82 points, with their opponent shooting 46% from the field. They allowed 22 two-point baskets on 40 attempts, a 55% success rate.

From beyond the arc, Robert Morris held their opponent to 25%, as they hit 4 of 16 threes. At the free-throw line, their opponent shot 86%, making 26 of 30 attempts. Robert Morris allowed 5 offensive rebounds.

Tigers vs Colonials Betting Odds, Trends & Analysis

When looking at their past three road matchups, Towson has an ATS record of 1-2 while averaging 57 per game. The team went 1-2 overall in these games.
Robert Morris has a 1-4 record in their last five home games. In this stretch, they averaged 73 points per game while allowing 82. The team also performed well vs the spread at 3-2.
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.
As the betting favorite, the Tigers have an ATS mark of just 1-4 in their last five games. Towson posted a straight up mark of 2-3 in these matchups.