It will be a battle between NEC opponents when the Robert Morris Colonials (13-11, 8-3 NEC) welcome the Central Connecticut State Blue Devils (10-14, 4-7 NEC) to the UPMC Events Center. The game starts at 4 p.m. ET on Saturday, February 9, 2019.
Central Connecticut State Blue Devils vs. Robert Morris Colonials ATS Prediction
In the Blue Devils’ last game, they were topped by the Saint Francis U Red Flash, 90-85. Saint Francis U launched 26 three pointers, making 11 of them (42.3 percent). Central Connecticut State, on the other hand, was 6-20 (30.0 percent). Tyler Kohl was the top scorer from either team with 35 points on 11-for-24 shooting.
The Colonials beat the Bryant Bulldogs in their last contest, 72-59. The Colonials had an extraordinary offensive rebounding percentage of 48.6 (above their season average of 30.3), while the Bulldogs had a turnover percentage of 19.7 (above their season average of 15.9). Yannis Mendy was the top scorer from either team with 14 points on 7-for-8 shooting from the field.
Robert Morris should have an advantage on the offensive glass in this showdown. The Colonials currently rank 100th in offensive rebounding percentage (31.1 percent), while Central Connecticut State ranks 293rd in defensive rebounding percentage (68.8 percent). Additionally, the Blue Devils are among the country’s best at getting to the line, ranking 43rd in free throw attempt (FTA) rate (0.279). The Colonials, meanhwile, rank 328th in opponents’ FTA rate (0.290).
This is the second game of the season between these two teams. Jamir Coleman scored a game-high 27 points in the first matchup, in which the Blue Devils lost 70-59. The Colonials had a much better turnover percentage (13.8 vs. 24.4) and had a better free throw rate (0.360 vs. 0.277).
Central Connecticut State Blue Devils at Robert Morris Colonials ATS Pick
Prediction: SU Winner – Robert Morris, ATS Winner – Robert Morris, O/U – Under
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Notes
Betting Notes:
Robert Morris ranks 55th in steals per game (7.5) while Central Connecticut State ranks 145th in steals allowed per game (6.8).
Bettings Trends:
The Blue Devils’ average margin of defeat in their last five games has been 2.0, down from 3.6 for the season.
During their last five games, the Colonials have scored an average of 73.6 points per game (3.2 above their season average) and allowed an average of 69.4 points per game (1.8 above their season average).
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