Detroit Titans vs Robert Morris Colonials NCAA Basketball Betting Pick & Prediction 2/5/25
Don’t miss out on the NCAA showdown between the Titans 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 line for this matchup is currently at 139 points, and Robert Morris is favored by -13.5 to win at home against Detroit.
DETROIT TITANS VS ROBERT MORRIS COLONIALS BETTING PICK
The Pick: Detroit Titans +13.5
This game will be played at UPMC Events Center at 7:00 ET on Wednesday, February 5th.
WHY BET THE DETROIT TITANS:
- We have this one finishing with a projected score of 75-71 in favor of the Colonials.
- Even though we have Robert Morris winning straight-up, we like Detroit at +13.5.
- The over/under is currently sitting at 139 points, and we like the over with a projected 146 points.
Can the Titans Pull the Upset on the Road?
Detroit Titans Recent Game/Games
Detroit improved to 7-16 on the season with a 67-57 win over Green Bay on Saturday. Playing at home, the Titans entered the game as -3.5 favorites and covered the spread with the 10-point victory.
Detroit led 33-28 at halftime and outscored Green Bay 34-29 in the second half. The game’s total points of 124 fell short of the 137.5 O/U line.
Detroit’s offense put up 67 points in their last game, shooting 42.1% from the field and 33.3% from beyond the arc, hitting 6 of 18 threes. Their effective field goal percentage was 47.4%, and they excelled at the free-throw line, connecting on 13 of 14 attempts for a 92.9% rate.
Orlando Lovejoy led the Titans with 19 points and 4 assists, while Legend Geeter and Yonatan Levy each added 15 points, with Levy also grabbing 10 rebounds. Preston Ruedinger contributed 13 points, making 3 of 9 from three-point range.
Even with Detroit’s defense holding them to 57 points, their opponents managed to shoot 42% from the field, hitting 24 of 57 attempts. Inside the arc, they connected on 18 of 39 shots for a 46% two-point shooting performance.
From three-point range, they went 6 for 18, shooting 33%. They were efficient from the free-throw line, making 13 of 14 attempts for 92%. Detroit gave up 6 offensive rebounds in the game.
Can The Colonials Secure a Home Victory?
Robert Morris Colonials Recent Game/Games
The Colonials fell to 15-8 on the season after a narrow 66-64 road loss to Wright State on Sunday. Entering the game as +2.5 point underdogs, Robert Morris managed to keep things close, covering the spread.
Robert Morris led 36-34 at halftime but couldn’t hold on, scoring just 28 points in the 2nd half while allowing 32. The game’s total points of 130 fell well short of the O/U line of 153.5.
Robert Morris put up 64 points in their last game, shooting 46.2% from the field and 41.2% from beyond the arc. Their effective field goal percentage was 53.8%, and they struggled at the free-throw line, hitting just 56.2% of their attempts.
Kam Woods led the way with 22 points, shooting 3-for-6 from three-point range. Amarion Dickerson and Brandon Noel each added 17 points, with Dickerson connecting on 2-of-4 from deep and shooting 54.5% overall.
Robert Morris held their opponent to 66 points on 40% shooting from the field, with the defense doing a solid job inside the arc, limiting them to 36% on two-point attempts (15/41). However, they allowed 8 threes on 16 attempts, giving up a 50% shooting performance from beyond the arc.
From the free-throw line, the opponent shot 70%, making 12 of their 17 attempts. Robert Morris also gave up 15 offensive rebounds in the game.