Robert Morris Colonials vs Detroit Titans NCAA Basketball Betting Pick & Prediction 1/2/25
Looking to win big? The Colonials and Titans face off at 7:00 ET on ESPN+. The Titans are hosting the game at Calihan Hall in Detroit, MI. In this Horizon League matchup, Robert Morris is favored bt -4.5 vs. Detroit. The over/under for the game is 138.5 points.
ROBERT MORRIS COLONIALS VS DETROIT TITANS BETTING PICK
The Pick: Detroit Titans +4.5
This game will be played at Calihan Hall at 7:00 ET on Thursday, January 2nd.
WHY BET THE DETROIT TITANS:
- We have this one finishing with a projected score of 78-68 in favor of the Titans.
- Not only will Detroit pick up the win, but look for them to cover at +4.5.
- The over/under is currently sitting at 138.5 points, and we like the over with a projected 146 points.
Do the Colonials Have a Shot at a Road Win?
Robert Morris improved to 8-5 on the season with a 97-93 home win over Northern Kentucky on Sunday. The Colonials entered the game as slight favorites at -1 and managed to cover the spread.
After leading 36-32 at halftime, Robert Morris allowed 41 points in the 2nd half while scoring 37 of their own. The game’s total points of 190 went well over the O/U line of 134.5.
Robert Morris put up 97 points in their last game, despite shooting just 38.5% from the field and 21.2% from beyond the arc. Their effective field goal percentage was 41.8%, but they managed to grab 21 offensive rebounds and dish out 23 assists.
Amarion Dickerson led the way with 27 points and 15 rebounds, shooting 55.0% overall. Alvaro Folgueiras contributed 21 points and 19 boards, while Kam Woods added 10 assists, despite shooting just 15.4% from the field.
Despite Robert Morris allowing 93 points, they held their opponent to 38% shooting from the field, with 35 made baskets on 91 attempts. Inside the arc, the Colonials gave up 28 two-pointers on 58 attempts, a 48% shooting rate.
From three-point range, Robert Morris limited their opponent to 7 made threes on 33 attempts, a 21% success rate. However, they sent their opponent to the free-throw line 32 times, where they converted 20 free throws, shooting 62%. The Colonials also allowed 21 offensive rebounds.
Can the Titans Grab a Win at Home?
Detroit Titans Recent Game/Games
Detroit fell to 4-10 on the season after a 73-64 road loss to Youngstown State on Sunday. Despite being +14.5 point underdogs, the Titans managed to keep the game closer than expected.
After trailing 38-23 at halftime, Detroit put up a fight in the second half, outscoring Youngstown State 41-35. The game’s total points of 137 resulted in a push for those who bet the over/under.
Detroit struggled offensively in their last game, shooting just 31.2% from the field and 12.5% from beyond the arc, hitting only 2 of 16 three-point attempts. Their effective field goal percentage was 32.8%, and they managed just 9 assists as a team.
Orlando Lovejoy led the Titans with 23 points, while EJ Farmer added 16 points, knocking down 3 of 5 from deep. Gabe Dynes was efficient, shooting 80% from the field, and Detroit grabbed 17 offensive rebounds, hitting 22 of 30 free throws (73.3%).
Despite Detroit’s defensive efforts, they couldn’t hold their opponent under 73 points. The Titans allowed 36% shooting from the field, with 22 made baskets on 60 attempts.
Detroit’s defense gave up 9 threes on 29 attempts (31%) and sent their opponent to the line 32 times, where they hit 20 free throws (62%).