Canisius Golden Griffins vs Robert Morris Colonials NCAA Basketball Betting Pick & Prediction 11/27/24

Don’t miss out on the NCAA showdown between the Golden Griffins and Colonials. The game is starting at 4:00 ET on ESPN+, and it’s hosted by the Colonials at UPMC Events Center in Moon Township, PA. Get ready to place your bets! The over/under for this game is set at 140.5 points, and Robert Morris is favored by -12.5 against Canisius in a non-conference matchup.

CANISIUS GOLDEN GRIFFINS VS ROBERT MORRIS COLONIALS BETTING PICK

The Pick: Canisius Golden Griffins +12.5

This game will be played at UPMC Events Center at 4:00 ET on Wednesday, November 27th.

WHY BET THE CANISIUS GOLDEN GRIFFINS:

• We have this one finishing with a projected score of 76-71 in favor of the Colonials.
• Even though we have Robert Morris winning straight-up, we like Canisius at +12.5.
• The over/under is currently sitting at 140.5 points, and we like the over with a projected 147 points.

Will Canisius Secure A Victory as Road Underdogs?

Canisius fell to Brown 83-76 on Saturday, November 23rd, in a home game. The Golden Griffins were +7.5 point underdogs going into the game but managed to cover the spread.

After trailing 35-25 at halftime, Canisius put up 51 points in the 2nd half while allowing 48. The total points for the game reached 159, surpassing the O/U line of 144.

In their latest game, Canisius put up 76 points, shooting 50.9% from the field with an effective field goal percentage of 57.9%. They hit 42.1% from beyond the arc, going 8-for-19, and were solid at the free-throw line, making 83.3% of their attempts (10/12). The Golden Griffins also grabbed 10 offensive rebounds and dished out 16 assists.

Cam Palesse was perfect from the field, hitting all 9 of his shots, including 3-for-3 from deep, finishing with 22 points. Paul McMillan IV led the team with 25 points, while Kino Lilly Jr. added 21 points, knocking down 5 threes at a 55.6% clip. Landon Lewis contributed 17 points and 8 rebounds, shooting 72.7% from the floor.

Despite Canisius’s defensive struggles, giving up 83 points on 50% shooting, they allowed their opponent to hit 55% of their two-point attempts, going 21/38 from inside the arc.

The Golden Griffins also saw their opponent shoot 42% from three-point range, with 8 made threes. They sent the other team to the line 12 times, where they hit 10 free throws, an 83% success rate.

Does Robert Morris Have What it Takes to Win as Home Favorites?

Robert Morris Colonials Recent Game/Games

Robert Morris picked up an 86-76 road win over Cornell on Thursday, November 21st. The Colonials entered the game as +9.5 point underdogs and not only pulled off the upset but also covered the spread.

After leading 44-33 at halftime, Robert Morris scored 42 points in the 2nd half while allowing 43. The total points for the game reached 162, surpassing the over/under line of 151.5.

Robert Morris put up 86 points in their last game, shooting 44.6% from the field. They struggled from beyond the arc, hitting just 25% of their threes (5/20), but were more effective inside, shooting 53.3% on two-point attempts (24/45). At the free-throw line, they connected on 74.2% of their attempts (23/31).

Jake Fiegen led the way with 22 points, hitting 4 of 7 from three and shooting 70% overall. Alvaro Folgueiras added 19 points and 12 rebounds, while Nazir Williams contributed 16 points and 6 boards. Josh Omojafo dished out 8 assists, though he struggled with his shot, going 2 for 8 from the field.

Robert Morris gave up 76 points in their last game, with the opposing team shooting 45% from the field, connecting on 27 of 59 attempts. Inside the arc, the Colonials allowed 58% shooting, as the other team hit 18 of 31 two-point shots.

From three-point range, Robert Morris held the opposition to 32% shooting, with 9 makes on 28 attempts. They also sent the other team to the free-throw line 15 times, where they converted 13 for 86%. The Colonials limited offensive rebounds, giving up just 6.