The Sacred Heart Pioneers (8-11, 4-2 NEC) will attempt to end their five-game road losing streak in a matchup against the Robert Morris Colonials (10-9, 5-1 NEC) at UPMC Events Center. The game is scheduled to get underway at 7 p.m. ET on Thursday, January 24, 2019.
Sacred Heart Pioneers at Robert Morris Colonials Betting Prediction
In the Pioneers’ last game, they dismantled the Wagner Seahawks, 62-38. The Pioneers held the Seahawks to an effective field goal percentage of 0.221 (below their season average of 0.498) and had a free throw rate of 0.319 (above their season average of 0.267). With 19 points on 6-for-8 shooting, E.J. Anosike was the top scorer from either team.
The Colonials were victorious over the Central Connecticut State Blue Devils in their last contest, 70-59. The Colonials had a turnover percentage of 13.8 (better than their season average of 19.0) and had a free throw rate of 0.360 (above their season average of 0.225). With 11 points and nine rebounds, Robert Morris’ Malik Petteway had a good performance.
After the Colonials won both games against the Pioneers last season, this will be the first matchup of the year between these two teams. In the most recent game, Robert Morris won 64-56. The Colonials had a much better turnover percentage (15.9 vs. 21.7) and had a better offensive rebounding percentage (22.2 vs. 18.2).
This game should be a matchup of opposite tempos. Sacred Heart has preferred to play fast (28th in possessions per game), while Robert Morris has been more half-court-oriented (240th in possessions per game).
Sacred Heart Pioneers at Robert Morris Colonials Betting Pick
Pick: SU Winner – Robert Morris, O/U – Under
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Notes
Betting Notes:
Robert Morris ranks 37th in three pointers allowed per game (19.3) while Sacred Heart ranks 254th (26.3).
The Pioneers rank 25th in rebounds per game (39.9) while the Colonials rank 237th (32.7).
Robert Morris ranks 35th in steals per game (8.1) while Sacred Heart ranks 174th (5.2).
The Colonials rank 88th in assists per game (14.5) while the Pioneers rank 215th in assists allowed per game (15.2).
Robert Morris ranks 48th in blocks allowed per game (2.8) while Sacred Heart ranks 97th (3.4).
Bettings Trends:
The Pioneers’ average margin of victory in their last five games has been 10.8, up from 1.3 for the season.
During their last five games, the Colonials have scored an average of 67.2 points per game (2.3 below their season average) and allowed an average of 62.4 points per game (4.8 below their season average).
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