The Mount St. Mary’s Mountaineers (3-11, 0-1 NEC) will attempt to put an end to their nine-game losing streak when they take on the Robert Morris Colonials (6-8, 1-0 NEC) at UPMC Events Center. The game begins at 5 p.m. ET on Saturday, January 5, 2019.
Mount St. Mary’s Mountaineers at Robert Morris Colonials ATS Prediction
In the Mountaineers’ last game, they were blown out by the North Carolina State Wolfpack, 105-55. North Carolina State’s 8.8 turnover percentage was their biggest advantage over Mount St. Mary’s, who had a mark of 20.9. Jalen Gibbs led Mount St. Mary’s in scoring with 24 points on 9-for-17 shooting.
The Colonials lost big to the USC Trojans in their last outing, 83-62. One of USC’s biggest strengths was getting to the charity stripe. They had 25 free throw attempts, while Robert Morris had just 11. Robert Morris’ Koby Thomas recorded 16 points and 10 rebounds in the game.
After the Mountaineers won two out of three contests against the Colonials last season, this will be the first matchup of the year between these two teams. In the last contest, Robert Morris won 60-56. Robert Morris had a much better offensive rebounding percentage (26.9 vs. 17.6). Mount St. Mary’s, meanwhile, had a much better turnover percentage (9.5 vs. 20.4).
This has potential to be a sloppy game for the offense of Mount St. Mary’s. Mount St. Mary’s ranks 263rd in the NCAA in ball protection (turnover percentage of 20.5 percent), while the pesky defense of Robert Morris forces the 27th-most turnovers in the country (23.6 percent).
Mount St. Mary’s Mountaineers at Robert Morris Colonials Betting Pick
Prediction: SU Winner – Robert Morris, O/U – Over
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Notes
Betting Notes:
Robert Morris ranks 67th in assists per game (15.4) while Mount St. Mary’s ranks 187th in assists allowed per game (15.0).
The Colonials rank 47th in steals per game (7.8) while the Mountaineers rank 157th (5.5).
Mount St. Mary’s ranks 146th in rebounds per game (35.8) while Robert Morris ranks 241st (32.4).
The Colonials rank 26th in three pointers allowed per game (19.2) while the Mountaineers rank 120th (22.4).
Robert Morris ranks 35th in blocks allowed per game (2.6) while Mount St. Mary’s ranks 104th (3.7).
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The Mountaineers’ average margin of defeat in their last five games has been 24.0, up from 9.6 for the season.
During their last five games, the Colonials have scored an average of 75.0 points per game (4.6 above their season average) and allowed an average of 69.0 points per game (0.1 above their season average).
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