Cleveland State Vikings vs Robert Morris Colonials NCAA Basketball Betting Pick & Prediction 1/8/25
Don’t miss out on the NCAA showdown between the Vikings and Colonials. The game is starting at 7:00 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 139.5 points, and Robert Morris is favored by -1.5 vs. Cleveland State in a Horizon League conference matchup.
CLEVELAND STATE VIKINGS VS ROBERT MORRIS COLONIALS BETTING PICK
The Pick: Robert Morris Colonials -1.5
This game will be played at UPMC Events Center at 7:00 ET on Wednesday, January 8th.
WHY BET THE ROBERT MORRIS COLONIALS:
- We have this one finishing with a projected score of 77-70 in favor of the Colonials.
- Not only will Robert Morris pick up the win, but look for them to cover at -1.5.
- The over/under is currently sitting at 139.5 points, and we like the over with a projected 147 points.
Can the Vikings Grab a Win on the Road?
Cleveland State Vikings Recent Game
Cleveland State improved to 7-6 on the season with a 67-61 win over the Jaguars on Saturday. The Vikings were -9.5 favorites but didn’t cover the spread. The total points for the game were 128, falling short of the 139.5 O/U line.
After leading 33-30 at halftime, Cleveland State scored 34 points in the 2nd half while allowing 31 to IU Indy.
Cleveland State’s offense put up 67 points in their last game, shooting 42.6% from the field. They connected on 30% of their three-point attempts, going 6-for-20, and hit 50% of their two-point shots. At the free-throw line, the Vikings shot 62.5%, making 15 of 24 attempts.
Tahj Staveskie and Timaris Brown both hit 4 threes, with Staveskie shooting 50% from deep and Brown hitting 57.1%. Dylan Arnett was perfect from the field, going 7-for-7. Cleveland State also grabbed 13 offensive rebounds and dished out 13 assists in the game.
Even though Cleveland State gave up 61 points, they held their opponent to 42% shooting from the field. The Vikings allowed 50% shooting on two-pointers, with their opponent making 17 of 34 attempts.
From beyond the arc, Cleveland State’s defense limited their opponent to 6 made threes on 20 attempts, a 30% shooting rate. They also sent their opponent to the free-throw line 24 times, where they made 15, shooting 62%. The Vikings gave up 13 offensive rebounds.
Will the Colonials Defense Show Up at Home?
Robert Morris improved to 9-6 on the season with a 79-71 road win over Oakland on Saturday. Entering the game as +5 underdogs, the Colonials not only pulled off the upset but also covered the spread.
After trailing 39-32 at halftime, Robert Morris turned things around by scoring 47 points in the 2nd half while holding Oakland to 32. The game’s total points of 150 went over the pre-game O/U line of 134.5.
Robert Morris put up 79 points in their last game, shooting 45.5% from the field and 46.7% from beyond the arc, hitting 7 of 15 threes. Their effective field goal percentage was 50.9%, and they were strong at the free-throw line, making 22 of 26 attempts for 84.6%.
Kam Woods led the way with 29 points, shooting 60% overall and 75% from three (3/4). Buru Naivalurua added 18 points and 10 rebounds, while Alvaro Folgueiras contributed 11 points, 9 rebounds, and 4 assists, hitting 80% of his shots.
Robert Morris gave up 71 points while holding their opponent to 39% shooting from the field. The Colonials allowed 52% shooting on two-point attempts, with their opponent hitting 19 of 36 shots.
From beyond the arc, Robert Morris limited their opponent to 24% shooting, as they made just 8 of 33 three-point attempts. The Colonials also sent their opponent to the free-throw line 13 times, where they converted 9 free throws for a 69% success rate.