Youngstown State Penguins vs Robert Morris Colonials NCAA Basketball Betting Pick & Prediction 12/4/24
The Penguins and Colonials are set to face off at 7:00 ET on ESPN+. The Colonials will host the game at UPMC Events Center in Moon Township, PA. The over/under for this game is set at 136.5 points, and Robert Morris is favored by -2 vs. Youngstown State in a Horizon League conference matchup.
YOUNGSTOWN STATE PENGUINS VS ROBERT MORRIS COLONIALS BETTING PICK
The Pick: Robert Morris Colonials -2
This game will be played at UPMC Events Center at 7:00 ET on Wednesday, December 4th.
WHY BET THE ROBERT MORRIS COLONIALS:
- We have this one finishing with a projected score of 76-70 in favor of the Colonials.
- Not only will Robert Morris pick up the win, but look for them to cover at -2.
- The over/under is currently sitting at 136.5 points, and we like the over with a projected 146 points.
Will Youngstown State Shock Everyone at UPMC Events Center?
Youngstown State Penguins Recent Game/Games
Youngstown State fell to 5-3 on the season after a 73-62 home loss to Western Michigan on Wednesday. The Penguins, who were -9.5 favorites, not only lost but also failed to cover the spread.
Trailing 36-30 at halftime, Youngstown State couldn’t close the gap in the second half, scoring 32 points while allowing 37. The game’s total points of 135 fell short of the 141 O/U line.
Youngstown State struggled offensively in their last game, shooting just 35.9% from the field and 18.5% from beyond the arc, hitting only 5 of 27 attempts. Their effective field goal percentage was 40.6%, and they also had issues at the free-throw line, connecting on just 57.9% of their attempts.
EJ Farmer led the team with 20 points, while Max Burton and Brandon Muntu each added 18. Muntu was perfect from three, hitting all four of his attempts, while Burton grabbed 12 rebounds. Juwan Maxey contributed 12 points and 7 assists, despite shooting 4 of 11 from deep.
Youngstown State’s defense held their opponent to 73 points on 35% shooting from the field. They allowed 18 two-point field goals on 37 attempts, a 48% conversion rate.
From beyond the arc, Youngstown State limited their opponent to 5 made threes on 27 attempts, an 18% success rate. They also sent them to the free-throw line 19 times, where they made 11, shooting 57%.
Are Robert Morris Ready for a Home Win?
Robert Morris Colonials Recent Game/Games
Robert Morris fell to 2-5 on the season after an 84-68 loss to Ohio on Saturday. The Colonials were +9.5 point underdogs going into the game and failed to cover the spread.
Trailing 42-30 at halftime, Robert Morris allowed 42 points in the 2nd half while scoring 38 of their own. The total points for the game ended at 152, going over the pre-game O/U line of 146.5.
Robert Morris put up 68 points in their last game, shooting 40.7% from the field with an effective field goal percentage of 48.1%. They connected on 36.8% of their threes, going 7/19 from deep, and were strong at the free-throw line, hitting 85% (17/20).
AJ Clayton led the way with 16 points and 7 rebounds, while Josh Omojafo added 15 points. Vic Searls and Antallah Sandlin-El each contributed 14 points, with Searls shooting 71.4% from the field. Aidan Hadaway was efficient, hitting 5/6 shots and finishing with 12 points.
Robert Morris struggled defensively, giving up 84 points while allowing their opponent to shoot 51% from the field (29/56). Inside the arc, they conceded 22 of 40 shots, a 55% success rate for the opposing team.
From three-point range, Robert Morris allowed 7 made threes on 16 attempts, a 43% shooting performance. They also sent their opponent to the free-throw line 22 times, where they converted 19, shooting 86%. The Colonials gave up 9 offensive rebounds.