The NCAAB schedule is going to get more crowded over the next few weeks as teams are now playing conference games throughout the country. That is the case in the Horizon League on Thursday as the Youngstown State Penguins host the Robert Morris Colonials.
Most of the focus on NCAA basketball games today is on the biggest leagues, but there are great betting opportunities throughout the country. Here is a quick look at a Robert Morris vs Youngstown State betting preview, with a pick provided at the end.
Robert Morris Colonials vs. Youngstown State Penguins Odds
Last game records
The college basketball standings in the Horizon League are just starting to take shape, and looking at recent matchups for each team is a great way to get a feel for this game. Both teams suffered a loss in their most recent game, but each team had also won three straight before that.
Robert Morris suffered a home loss to Cleveland State on December 31. Youngstown State also lost at home, dropping a 76-71 game to Purdue Fort Wayne on New Year’s Eve.
Robert Morris Colonials vs. Youngstown State Penguins Betting Analysis
Before you start to put together the Robert Morris vs Youngstown State betting pick, you are going to have to look closely at each team. Both teams have had a few days off, but the preseason expectations for each team have sort of lived up to begin the season.
Robert Morris Colonials
The Robert Morris Colonials odds to win the Horizon League weren’t good to begin the year, but starting off at 2-2 gives them a chance. Robert Morris has played in a ton of close games this season, and the overall stats back that up.
The Colonials are scoring 68.6 points per game this season while allowing 65.2 points on the other end of the floor. Robert Morris is a team that wants to slow down the pace in this game.
Youngstown State Penguins
The Youngstown State Penguins standings through four games of Horizon League action are right about where they were expected to be. Youngstown State should be in the mix all season long, and getting off to a 2-2 start in conference play keeps them in it.
The Penguins are one of the highest-scoring NCAA basketball teams this season, as they are scoring over 84 points per game. Dwayne Cohill leads the way with 18.1 points per game, but there are plenty of other talented college basketball players in this game.
Updates
Both teams are 2-2 in Horizon League action, and things are going to get busy from this point forward. Injuries aren’t a major concern for either team, as they are looking to get off to a good start in 2023.
Looking at the college basketball injury report is important in any game, but you won’t find a ton of important information.
Robert Morris Colonials vs. Youngstown State Penguins Betting Preview
The NCAAB odds for this game have the Youngstown State Penguins as 7.5-point betting favorites over the Robert Morris Colonials. The over/under for this game is set at 144 points, and that’s pretty high for a college basketball game.
Robert Morris has to find a way to slow down the pace and tempo of this game if they are going to find a way to pick up a win. Youngstown State should be able to speed the game up at home, though, and they have the ability to overwhelm anyone.
This is the first meeting of the season between Robert Morris and Youngstown State, and it should be a battle.
Robert Morris Colonials vs. Youngstown State Penguins Betting Prediction
Making a Robert Morris vs Youngstown State betting prediction for this game is a bit interesting, but it’s hard to bet against the home team in this game. Youngstown State is just too good on offense, and they are going to have a big day in this one.
The best bet to make is to take the Youngstown State Penguins at -7.5 over the Robert Morris Colonials.
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