Lindenwood Lions vs Robert Morris Colonials NCAA Basketball Betting Pick & Prediction 11/15/24

Making on a bet on this NCAA game featuring the Lions versus the Colonials? Tip off is at at 7:00 ET, and you can watch it all unfold on ESPN+. The game will be played at UPMC Events Center in Moon Township, PA. The over/under line for this matchup is currently at 143.5 points, and Robert Morris is favored by -5 at home against Lindenwood.

LINDENWOOD LIONS VS ROBERT MORRIS COLONIALS BETTING PICK

The Pick: Robert Morris Colonials -5

This game will be played at UPMC Events Center at 7:00 ET on Friday, November 15th.

WHY BET THE ROBERT MORRIS COLONIALS:

• We have this one finishing with a projected score of 85-64 in favor of the Colonials.
• Not only will Robert Morris pick up the win, but look for them to cover at -5.
• The over/under is currently sitting at 143.5 points, and we like the over with a projected 149 points.

Can the Lions Lock in a Win at Moon Township?

Lindenwood Lions Recent Game/Games

The Lions dropped their latest game 82-74 to New Orleans on Thursday, November 14th. Lindenwood was +2.5 point underdogs going into the game and didn’t cover the spread. The total points for the game were 156, surpassing the over/under line of 147.

After trailing 38-31 at halftime, the Lions scored 43 points in the 2nd half but allowed 44 points, leading to the loss.

Lindenwood’s offense put up 74 points in their last game, shooting 44.1% from the field. They struggled from beyond the arc, hitting just 22.2% (6/27), but found success inside, shooting 58.5% on two-point attempts.

James White led the way with 20 points and 11 rebounds, connecting on 4 of 8 threes. Jah Short added 18 points, shooting 58.3% overall and 50% from deep. Clayton Jackson was efficient, hitting 6 of 8 shots and 3 of 5 from three-point range.

Despite Lindenwood giving up 82 points, their opponents shot 49% from the field, including 58% on two-point attempts. From beyond the arc, Lindenwood allowed 11 threes on 29 attempts, a 37% shooting rate.

Lindenwood sent their opponents to the free-throw line 30 times, where they converted 21 free throws, shooting 70%. The Lions also gave up 14 offensive rebounds in the game.

Can The Colonials Secure a Home Victory?

Robert Morris Colonials Recent Game/Games

Robert Morris took care of business at home on Thursday, November 14th, with a 63-51 win over Stonehill. The Colonials were -8.5 favorites going into the game and covered the spread with the 12-point victory.

After leading 29-25 at halftime, Robert Morris outscored Stonehill 34-26 in the 2nd half. The game’s total points came in well under the 143.5 O/U line, with just 114 points scored.

Robert Morris struggled offensively in their last game, shooting just 37.2% from the field and 20% from beyond the arc, hitting only 2 of 10 three-point attempts. Their effective field goal percentage was 39.5%, but they managed to score 63 points, largely due to their 29 made free throws on 39 attempts, shooting 74.4% from the line.

Todd Brogna was a bright spot, hitting 6 of 9 shots overall and 3 of 4 from three-point range, finishing with 17 points and 9 rebounds. Josh Omojafo added 15 points, while Josh Morgan struggled, shooting 4 of 16 from the field and 3 of 10 from deep, finishing with 12 points.

Robert Morris put on a defensive clinic, holding their opponent to just 51 points on 37% shooting from the field. The Colonials were particularly effective at defending the three-point line, where they allowed only 2 made threes on 10 attempts, a 20% shooting rate.

Inside the arc, Robert Morris gave up 14 two-point baskets on 33 attempts, a 42% shooting rate. They also sent their opponent to the free-throw line 39 times, where they converted 29 free throws for a 74% success rate. The Colonials allowed 9 offensive rebounds in the game.