Towson Tigers vs Robert Morris Colonials NCAA Basketball Betting Pick & Prediction 12/17/24
The Tigers and Colonials are set to face off at 7:00 ET on FloC. The Colonials will host the game at UPMC Events Center in Moon Township, PA. Towson comes into this non-conference matchup as the -1 point favorite. The over/under line currently sits at 131.5 points.
TOWSON TIGERS VS ROBERT MORRIS COLONIALS BETTING PICK
The Pick: Robert Morris Colonials +1
This game will be played at UPMC Events Center at 7:00 ET on Tuesday, December 17th.
WHY BET THE ROBERT MORRIS COLONIALS:
- We have this one finishing with a projected score of 75-71 in favor of the Colonials.
- Not only will Robert Morris pick up the win, but look for them to cover at +1.
- The over/under is currently sitting at 131.5 points, and we like the over with a projected 146 points.
Will Towson Find a Way to Win on the Road?
Towson Tigers Recent Game/Games
The Tigers fell to 3-7 on the season after a 65-47 loss to Duquesne on Saturday. Towson, who were -2.5 favorites going into the game, not only lost but also failed to cover the spread. The total points for the game ended at 112, under the O/U line of 128.
After trailing 34-19 at halftime, Towson managed to score 28 points in the 2nd half but allowed 31 points, preventing any comeback attempt.
Towson’s offense struggled mightily in their last game, managing just 47 points on 28.3% shooting from the field. Their effective field goal percentage was 34%, with two-point shooting at 28.6% and three-point shooting at 27.8% (5/18).
Cam Crawford led the way with 13 points, hitting 3 of 5 from beyond the arc, while Tre Dinkins III added 12 points, connecting on 4 of 7 threes. The Tigers finished with just 5 assists and grabbed 11 offensive rebounds, but did shoot 85.7% from the free-throw line (12/14).
Despite Towson’s defense allowing 11 threes, they held the opposing team to 65 points on 43% shooting. The Tigers gave up 21 field goals, including 10 two-pointers.
Towson sent the other team to the line 15 times, where they hit 12 free throws for 80%. The Tigers also allowed 12 offensive rebounds.
Will the Colonials Make it Happen at Home?
Robert Morris Colonials Recent Game/Games
Robert Morris fell to 5-5 on the season after an 82-77 road loss to Purdue Fort Wayne on Sunday. The Colonials entered the game as +9.5 point underdogs but managed to keep it closer than expected.
After trailing 39-35 at halftime, Robert Morris scored 42 points in the 2nd half but allowed 43. The game’s total points of 159 went over the pre-game O/U line of 147.
Robert Morris put up 77 points in their last game, shooting 40.3% from the field and 28% from three-point range. Their effective field goal percentage was 44.4%, and they hit 80% of their free throws, going 12-for-15 from the line. The Colonials grabbed 13 offensive rebounds and dished out 16 assists.
Alvaro Folgueiras led the way with 25 points and 12 rebounds, hitting 4-of-5 from deep and shooting 72.7% overall. Jalen Jackson added 23 points on 6-of-7 shooting, while Kam Woods contributed 19 points and 4 assists.
Robert Morris struggled defensively, giving up 82 points while allowing their opponent to shoot 46% from the field. The Colonials had particular trouble inside, where they gave up 22 two-point baskets on 40 attempts, a 55% shooting rate.
From beyond the arc, Robert Morris held their opponent to 4 made threes on 16 attempts, a 25% shooting rate. However, they sent the other team to the free-throw line 30 times, where they converted 26 of those attempts for an 86% success rate. The Colonials limited offensive rebounds, giving up just 5.