IUPUI Jaguars vs Robert Morris Colonials Betting Pick & Prediction 1/4/24

Looking to win big? The Jaguars and Colonials face off at 7:00 ET on ESPN+. The Colonials are hosting the game at UPMC Events Center in Moon Township, PA. The over/under goal line for this matchup is currently at 144.5 points, and the Colonials are favored to win at home against the Jaguars.

IUPUI JAGUARS VS ROBERT MORRIS COLONIALS BETTING PICK

The Pick: Robert Morris Colonials -9.5

This game will be played at UPMC Events Center at 7:00 ET on Thursday, January 4th.

WHY BET THE ROBERT MORRIS COLONIALS:

• We have this one finishing with a projected score of 78-67 in favor of the Colonials.
• Not only will Robert Morris pick up the win, but look for them to cover at -9.5.
• The over/under is currently sitting at 144.5 points, and we like the over with a projected 145 points.

Can the Jaguars Pull Off a Road Win?

IUPUI will be playing their 16th game of the season, with a 5-10 record. The Jaguars have a 1-5 record on the road this season and are 1-5 overall. Regarding their ATS record, IUPUI has been subpar thus far with a 3-9 mark. In their last ten games this season, IUPUI is 2-2 vs. the spread.

In 15 games, IUPUI comes in with an over/under mark of 6-5-1, with their games averaging 144.2 points per game. The Jaguars’ have recorded an over/under record of 1-1 in their last three games, with their games averaging 147 points per game.

In their recent matchup, the IUPUI offense ended with 77 points against Cleveland State. They finished with an overall field goal percentage of 48.4% and made 6 threes. The team’s top scorer is Jlynn Counter, who enters today’s matchup with an average of 15.4, while Bryce Monroe also carries a PPG average of 11.5 into the game.

Currently, the Jaguars’ defense holds the 241st rank in the nation, allowing 76.7 points per game. In their previous game vs. Cleveland State, the Vikings finished with a field goal percentage of 48% and a total of 86 points vs. IUPUI.

Will Robert Morris Come Through as Home Favorites?

This will be the 16th game of the season for Robert Morris, who currently holds a 4-11 record. Looking back at their previous ten home games, Robert Morris has a 6-4 record. Robert Morris has been solid against the spread thus far, sitting above .500 with a 7-6 ATS record. In their last ten games, Robert Morris is 2-2 vs. the spread.

After 15 games, Robert Morris has an over/under record of 9-4-0, with their games averaging a combined 148 points per game so far. The Colonials’ last five games have finished with a combined 151 points per game and an over/under record of 4-0.

In their most recent game, the Robert Morris offense concluded with only 61 points against Green Bay. Throughout the game, they made 6/23 three-point attempts and had a field goal percentage of 41.2%. TJ Wainwright was the leading scorer for the Colonials, putting up 18 points. In addition, Stephaun Walker contributed 14 points.

On defense, Robert Morris is currently around the NCAA average in points allowed, giving up an average of 74.0 points per game. In their most recent game, the Robert Morris defense struggled to defend the three-point line, as Green Bay knocked down 9 three-pointers on their way to 78 points.