The North Carolina State Wolfpack (8-3) go head-to-head against the Robert Morris Colonials (6-5) at PNC Arena. The game is scheduled to start at 7 p.m. ET on Tuesday, December 19, 2017.
Robert Morris Colonials at North Carolina State Wolfpack Free Prediction
In the Colonials’ last matchup, they were defeated by the Buffalo Bulls, 86-70. Buffalo’s effective field goal percentage was their largest advantage over Robert Morris. The Bulls had a rate of 0.603 (above their season average of 0.527), while the Colonials posted a mark of 0.419 (below their season average of 0.485). Dachon Burke led Robert Morris in scoring with 18 points on 8-for-16 shooting.
The Wolfpack lost to the UNCG Spartans in their last outing, 81-76. UNCG out-rebounded North Carolina State. The Spartans had more offensive rebounds (10 vs. five), defensive rebounds (24 vs. 23) and total rebounds (34 vs. 28). With 16 points and eight assists, Braxton Beverly put together a solid performance for North Carolina State.
Look for North Carolina State to dominate the offensive glass in this contest. The Wolfpack are among the nation’s elite on the offensive glass, ranking 38th in offensive rebounding percentage at 35.9 percent. Meanwhile, Robert Morris ranks 288th in the nation at corralling defensive rebounds with a defensive rebounding percentage of 65.8 percent. Moreover, the Colonials rank 310th in turnover percentage (21.9 percent), while the Wolfpack rank 31st in opponents’ turnover percentage (23.7 percent).
Burke has averaged 20.8 points, 7.2 rebounds and 2.4 steals over the last five games for Robert Morris.
Robert Morris Colonials vs. North Carolina State Wolfpack ATS Pick
Predictions: SU Winner – North Carolina State, ATS Winner – North Carolina State, O/U – Over
Notes
Betting Notes:
North Carolina State ranks 63rd in assists per game (15.7) while Robert Morris ranks 227th (12.6).
The Wolfpack rank 95th in rebounds per game (37.4) while the Colonials rank 200th in rebounds allowed per game (38.2).
Robert Morris ranks 39th in steals per game (8.3) while North Carolina State ranks 125th in steals allowed per game (6.8).
The Wolfpack rank 76th in blocks per game (3.9) while the Colonials rank 135th in blocks allowed per game (4.7).
Robert Morris is 13th in the NCAA with 17.2 three pointers allowed per game while North Carolina State is 46th with 19.2 three pointers allowed per game.
Bettings Trends:
The Colonials have outscored opponents by an average of 1.2 points in their last five games. For the season, Robert Morris has lost by an average of 0.7 points.
During their last five games, the Wolfpack have scored an average of 82.0 points per game (1.7 below their season average) and allowed an average of 73.2 points per game (2.6 above their season average).
