The St. Francis Brooklyn Terriers (9-6, 1-1 NEC) will attempt to extend their five-game home winning streak in a matchup against the Robert Morris Colonials (7-8, 2-0 NEC) at Peter Aquilone Court. The game can be seen on CBS Sports Network at 9 p.m. ET on Thursday, January 10, 2019.
Robert Morris Colonials at St. Francis Brooklyn Terriers Free Prediction
In the Colonials’ last matchup, they were blown out by the USC Trojans, 83-62. Getting to the free throw line was one of USC’s biggest advantages. They made 25 trips to the line, while Robert Morris went just 11 times. Robert Morris’ Koby Thomas had a good performance, recording 16 points and 10 rebounds.
The Terriers easily got past the Medgar Evers Cougars in their last contest, 92-42. The Terriers had a much better free throw rate (0.400 vs. 0.103) and had a much better offensive rebounding percentage (45.5 vs. 21.6). With 14 points and eight rebounds, St. Francis Brooklyn’s Jalen Jordan played well.
After splitting two games last season, these teams will meet for the first time this year. In the last contest, the Terriers won 77-65. St. Francis Brooklyn made 15 of its 33 three pointers (45.5 percent). Robert Morris, on the other hand, did an excellent job of making free throws (19-27; 70.4 percent).
Robert Morris Colonials vs. St. Francis Brooklyn Terriers Betting Pick
Free Prediction: SU Winner – St. Francis Brooklyn, O/U – Over
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Notes
Betting Notes:
St. Francis Brooklyn ranks 67th in rebounds per game (38.5) while Robert Morris ranks 235th (33.4).
The Terriers rank 15th in steals allowed per game (4.8) while the Colonials rank 128th (7.1).
Robert Morris ranks 32nd in blocks allowed per game (2.4) while St. Francis Brooklyn ranks 127th (3.9).
The Terriers rank 20th in assists allowed per game (10.3) while the Colonials rank 64th (11.6).
St. Francis Brooklyn is eighth in the nation with 17.3 three pointers allowed per game while Robert Morris is 30th with 19.5 three pointers allowed per game.
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The Colonials’ average margin of victory in their last five games has been 6.0, up from 1.6 for the season.
During their last five games, the Terriers have scored an average of 71.8 points per game (0.1 above their season average) and allowed an average of 68.8 points per game (1.1 below their season average).
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