Robert Morris Colonials vs Wright State Raiders NCAA Basketball Betting Pick & Prediction 2/2/25
Don’t miss out on the NCAA showdown between the Colonials and Raiders. The game is starting at 2:00 ET on ESPN+, and it’s hosted by the Raiders at Nutter Center in Dayton, OH. Get ready to place your bets! This Horizon League conference matchup has an over/under of 151.5 points, and Wright State is favored to win by -2.5 at home vs. Robert Morris.
ROBERT MORRIS COLONIALS VS WRIGHT STATE RAIDERS BETTING PICK
The Pick: Wright State Raiders -2.5
This game will be played at Nutter Center at 2:00 ET on Sunday, February 2nd.
WHY BET THE WRIGHT STATE RAIDERS:
- We have this one finishing with a projected score of 78-69 in favor of the Raiders.
- Not only will Wright State pick up the win, but look for them to cover at -2.5.
- The over/under is currently sitting at 151.5 points, and we like the under with a projected 147 points.
Taking a Look at the Colonials Chances on the Road
Robert Morris Colonials Recent Game/Games
Robert Morris improved to 15-7 on the season with a dominant 106-53 win over the Jaguars on Thursday. The Colonials were -8.5 favorites going into the game and covered the spread comfortably.
After leading 55-20 at halftime, Robert Morris continued to control the game, scoring 51 points in the 2nd half while allowing 33. The total points for the game reached 159, surpassing the O/U line of 144.5.
Robert Morris put up 106 points in their last game, shooting 52.1% from the field with an effective field goal percentage of 60.6%. They connected on 54.5% of their threes, hitting 12 of 22 attempts, and went 20-for-25 from the free-throw line, good for 80%.
The Colonials dished out 22 assists and grabbed 19 offensive rebounds. Amarion Dickerson and DeSean Goode each scored 18 points, with Dickerson shooting 6-for-8 from the field. DJ Smith was perfect from beyond the arc, hitting all 4 of his attempts.
Despite Robert Morris allowing 53 points, they struggled defensively, giving up 52% shooting from the field. Their opponent hit 37 of 71 shots, including 25 of 49 from two-point range at a 51% clip.
Robert Morris also allowed 54% shooting from three-point range, with their opponent making 12 of 22 attempts. From the free-throw line, the other team went 20 for 25, shooting 80%. Robert Morris gave up 19 offensive rebounds.
Will the Raiders Find a Way to Win at Home?
Wright State Raiders Recent Game/Games
Wright State’s season record dropped to 9-12 after an 88-86 road loss to Youngstown State on Thursday. Entering the game as +3 underdogs, the Raiders covered the spread, but couldn’t pull off the upset. The total points for the game reached 174, surpassing the O/U line of 148.5.
Wright State led 50-36 at halftime but struggled defensively in the second half, allowing 52 points while scoring just 36. This collapse was a key factor in their loss.
Wright State’s offense was firing on all cylinders in their last game, putting up 86 points with a field goal percentage of 56.1% and an effective field goal percentage of 66.7%. They shot 70% from inside the arc, going 21-for-30, and hit 11 threes at a 40.7% clip. At the free-throw line, they connected on 78.6%, making 11 of 14 attempts.
Brandon Noel and EJ Farmer led the way with 23 points each, while Noel also grabbed 12 rebounds. Keaton Norris and Ty Harper added 17 points apiece, with Norris hitting 3 of 5 threes and dishing out 6 assists. Wright State finished with 19 assists as a team, though they managed just 4 offensive rebounds.
Despite Wright State’s defensive struggles, they managed to put up 88 points in their previous game. The Raiders shot 47% from the field, connecting on 29 of their 61 attempts. Inside the arc, they were particularly effective, hitting 63% of their two-point shots, going 19/30.
From three-point range, Wright State went 10/31, shooting 32%. They also got to the free-throw line 27 times, making 20 of those attempts for a 74% success rate. On the offensive glass, they grabbed 7 rebounds.