It will be a battle between NEC opponents when the Robert Morris Colonials (11-9, 6-1 NEC) welcome the Wagner Seahawks (9-9, 4-3 NEC) to the UPMC Events Center. The game is scheduled to begin at 5 p.m. ET on Saturday, January 26, 2019.
Wagner Seahawks at Robert Morris Colonials ATS Prediction
In the Seahawks’ last matchup, they beat the Saint Francis U Red Flash, 83-79. The Seahawks knocked down 17 of their 20 free throws (85.0 percent) and had a turnover percentage of 12.0 (better than their season average of 18.9). Romone Saunders was a key piece for Wagner with 18 points, six assists and five rebounds.
The Colonials beat the Sacred Heart Pioneers in their last game, 72-64. Robert Morris held the Pioneers to an effective field goal percentage of 0.394 (below their season average of 0.524). Sacred Heart, meanwhile, forced the Colonials into a turnover percentage of 26.5 (above their season average of 18.8). Matty McConnell was the game’s top scorer with 19 points on 6-for-8 shooting from the field.
Second-chance opportunities might be rare for Robert Morris in this matchup. The Colonials rank 185th in offensive rebounding percentage (28.8 percent), while Wagner ranks 84th in defensive rebounding percentage (74.2 percent). It could also be a mistake-prone game for the Seahawks’ offense, which ranks 321st in ball protection (turnover percentage of 21.9 percent). They’ll be going up against the stingy defense of the Colonials, which forces the 18th-most turnovers in the NCAA (23.9 percent).
After the Seahawks won all three matchups against the Colonials last season, these teams will meet for the first time this year. In the last matchup, Wagner won 75-64. The Seahawks knocked down 14 of their 17 free throws (82.4 percent) and had a much better offensive rebounding percentage (22.2 vs. 14.3).
Wagner Seahawks vs. Robert Morris Colonials Betting Pick
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Notes
Betting Notes:
Wagner ranks 81st in rebounds per game (37.4) while Robert Morris ranks 238th (32.8).
The Seahawks rank 40th in three pointers attempted per game (26.4) while the Colonials rank 165th (22.1).
Robert Morris ranks 30th in steals per game (8.1) while Wagner ranks 119th (6.3).
The Colonials are 48th in the country with 2.8 blocks allowed per game while the Seahawks are 60th with 2.9 blocks allowed per game.
Robert Morris ranks 89th in assists per game (14.4) while Wagner ranks 98th in assists allowed per game (12.6).
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The Seahawks’ average margin of defeat in their last five games has been 5.0, up from 0.3 for the season.
During their last five games, the Colonials have scored an average of 69.2 points per game (0.5 below their season average) and allowed an average of 63.4 points per game (3.6 below their season average).
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