Making a Robert Morris vs Oakland prediction requires anyone interested to consider how the Golden Grizzlies have been playing recently. After Oakland appeared to be heading nowhere quickly, the season has turned around. The Golden Grizzlies have picked up four straight wins to climb the college basketball standings.
Oakland hasn’t just beaten the worst teams in the Horizon Leagues. The Golden Grizzlies have toppled Northern Kentucky and Milwaukee, tied for first place. Robert Morris took a big step forward from last season. While the Colonials could have been viewed as a likely win on the NCAAB schedule the previous season, that has changed. The Robert Morris team has hovered around .500 all season and has split its six conference games.
Robert Morris vs. Oakland Odds
NCAAB odds have Oakland as a six-point favorite over Robert Morris. The Golden Grizzlies are -265 on the Moneyline, while the Colonials are +210. The over/under is set at 141.5 points.
Robert Morris Colonials vs. Oakland Golden Grizzlies Game Info
Robert Morris Colonials vs Oakland Golden Grizzlies
Location of the game: Athletics Center O’rena. Rochester, MI.
Date: Thursday, 12th January. 6:00 PM.
How to watch: ESPN+
Robert Morris vs. Oakland Analysis
Robert Morris Has Made Significant Improvements
When it comes to Robert Morris Colonials odds, there isn’t too much that sticks out. Robert Morris ranks 95th nationally, knocking down 35.7 percent of its 3-point attempts. The Colonials don’t play at a quick pace, only scoring 68.4 points per game.
People making a Robert Morris vs Oakland prediction will see that the Colonials are solid on defense. The Colonials allow 66.2 points per game, which ranks 104th nationally. Opponents shoot 42.7 percent from the field and 34.9 percent from the 3-point line. Robert Morris can frustrate many NCAA basketball teams with its defense.
Enoch Cheeks lead the Colonials by averaging 17.3 points per game. Cheeks are especially effective at shooting from the outside, knocking down 43.8 percent of their attempts. Khaliel Spear (14.0 points per game) and Josh Corbin (11.9) also each average in double figures scoring.
Key Injuries
Robert Morris has no players of note on the college basketball injury report.
Betting Trends
- Robert Morris is 8-6-1 against the spread.
- The Colonials have seen the total go under in nine of their 15 games.
- Robert Morris is 3-4 in true road games this season.
- The Colonials are 5-2 as road underdogs.
Oakland is Heating Up
Anyone making Oakland Golden Grizzlies picks as of late would be happy campers. The Golden Grizzlies have covered five straight games against the spread and have won four consecutive wins. Oakland’s offense has been producing so far this season.
The Grizzlies are averaging 72.7 points per game. Where Oakland has needed help is with slowing down other teams. The opponents score 76.5 points per game against the Golden Grizzlies, which ranks 337th nationally. In addition, opponents have been able to shoot 46.4 percent from the field against Oakland.
The Golden Grizzlies have plenty of options on offense to score. Oakland is led by forward Trey Townsend, who averages 16.2 points and 7.0 rebounds per game. Jalen Moore (14.7 points per game), Keaton Hervey (12.8), and Blake Lampman (10.8) average in double figures scoring. Anyone making NCAAB picks can count on this group to keep scoring.
Key Injuries
Oakland doesn’t have any players of note on the injury report.
Betting Trends
- Oakland is 6-10 against the spread.
- The Golden Grizzlies have seen the total go over in nine of their 16 games.
- Oakland is 4-2 at home.
- The Grizzlies are 2-2 as a home favorite.
Robert Morris vs. Oakland Betting Picks
This is one of the more exciting moneylines to wager on during NCAA basketball games today. The Golden Grizzlies are one of the hotter teams, as they have won four straight games, including against some of the conference’s top teams. If Oakland keeps this up, it may be challenging to get on the March Madness schedule.
This is a game where people betting the Robert Morris vs Oakland prediction would have fun betting the over. The Golden Grizzlies have struggled to stop opponents but are more than capable of scoring many points. Robert Morris is game for the challenge and should push this game into the 70s.
Robert Morris has played improved basketball this season. The Colonials have the defense to throw Oakland out of rhythm. The Colonials should be able to make Oakland work and keep this game close.
Robert Morris vs. Oakland Score Prediction
Oakland 75, Robert Morris 72
NCAAB Pick: Robert Morris +6, over 141.5
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