Jacksonville Dolphins vs Robert Morris Colonials Betting Pick & Prediction 11/24/23
Betting on today’s Dolphins and Colonials game? Catch the action at UPMC Events Center in Moon Township, PA, as the Colonials hosts this showdown at 4:00 ET on ESPN+. This non-conference matchup has an over/under of 130.5 points, and the Colonials are favored to win at home vs. the Dolphins.
JACKSONVILLE DOLPHINS VS ROBERT MORRIS COLONIALS BETTING PICK
The Pick: Jacksonville Dolphins +3
This game will be played at UPMC Events Center at 4:00 ET on Friday, November 24th.
WHY BET THE JACKSONVILLE DOLPHINS:
- We have this one finishing with a projected score of 72-71 in favor of the Colonials.
- Even though we have Robert Morris winning straight-up, we like Jacksonville at +3.
- The over/under is currently sitting at 130.5 points, and we like the over with a projected 143 points.
Will Jacksonville Secure A Victory as Road Underdogs?
In their first three games, Jacksonville has a record of 1-2. In their last ten road games, which includes games from last year, Jacksonville has a record of 3-7. Heading into their game against Robert Morris, Jacksonville holds a 1-2 ATS record. So far this season, Jacksonville is 0-2 vs. the spread when playing on the road. In their last ten road games, Jacksonville is 4-6 ATS.
Up to this point, games involving Jacksonville have had an average of 150.3 points per game, with the average over/under line set at 136.3 points. Their over/under record is 2-1-0. The Dolphins have seen their last five games conclude with a collective average of 72 points per game and an over/under record of 2-2.
In contrast to their season average of 77.5 points per game, the Jacksonville had a below average performance. They scored 56 points against Pittsburgh and had a field goal percentage of 32.7%. Offensively, the Dolphins hold a season-long field goal percentage of 44%, placing them 259th in the national rankings. When it comes to three-pointers, they are ranked 380th in terms of percentage and 322nd in three-pointers made.
In terms of defense, Jacksonville is currently on par with the NCAA average for points allowed, giving up an average of 75.0 points per game. So far, the Jacksonville defense is giving up an average of 10.2 offensive rebounds per game and are turning teams over 15.5 times per game (532nd).
Does Robert Morris Have What it Takes to Win as Home Favorites?
Robert Morris comes into the game against Jacksonville with an 0-3 season record. In their last three home games, including those from last year, Robert Morris has gone winless at home. As we examine Robert Morris’ ATS performance, we find that they currently hold a 0-3 record. However, taking into account their last ten games, which includes the previous season, Robert Morris has gone 5-4 vs. the spread.
Looking at their over/under performance through three games, Robert Morris has an over/under record of 1-2-0, with their games averaging 138 points per game on average. The Colonials’ last five games have culminated with an average of 73 points per game and an over/under record of 1-3.
The Robert Morris offense is coming off a game where they scored 68 points against Wisconsin. They posted a field goal percentage of 46.2% and connected on 13 threes. The team’s scoring leader is Markeese Hastings, who holds an average of 12.5 as they head into today’s matchup. Additionally, TJ Wainwright is averaging 12.5 points per game this season.
The Colonials’ defense is presently ranked 91st nationally, allowing an average of 69.2 points per contest. Robert Morris’ three-point defense is currently 10th in the country at 3.5 made threes per game. In terms of overall field goal percentage, opponets have hit 45.7% of their shots vs. Robert Morris.