New Orleans Privateers vs Robert Morris Colonials NCAA Basketball Betting Pick & Prediction 11/17/24

Making on a bet on this NCAA game featuring the Privateers versus the Colonials? Tip off is at at 4:00 ET, and you can watch it all unfold on ESPN+. The game will be played at UPMC Events Center in Moon Township, PA. The odds for this non-conference game currently have Robert Morris as the -9.5 favorite, with the over/under line sitting at 143.5 points.

NEW ORLEANS PRIVATEERS VS ROBERT MORRIS COLONIALS BETTING PICK

The Pick: New Orleans Privateers +9.5

This game will be played at UPMC Events Center at 4:00 ET on Sunday, November 17th.

WHY BET THE NEW ORLEANS PRIVATEERS:

• We have this one finishing with a projected score of 78-70 in favor of the Colonials.
• Even though we have Robert Morris winning straight-up, we like New Orleans at +9.5.
• The over/under is currently sitting at 143.5 points, and we like the over with a projected 148 points.

Is a Road Win Possible for the Privateers?

New Orleans Privateers Recent Game/Games

The Privateers dropped their recent game against Stonehill, losing 80-54 at home on Friday, November 15th. Entering the game as 4-point favorites, New Orleans not only lost but also failed to cover the spread. The total points for the game were 134, falling short of the 141.5 O/U line.

New Orleans struggled early, trailing 45-19 at halftime. Although they matched Stonehill with 35 points in the second half, the damage was already done.

The Privateers struggled offensively in their last game, shooting just 24.1% from the field and 16.1% from three-point range, finishing with 54 points. Their effective field goal percentage was 27.8%, and they managed only 7 assists as a team.

Josh Morgan led the way with 20 points and 10 rebounds, hitting 4 of 8 from three-point range. Chas Stinson and Theo Grant each added 15 points, with both shooting 5 of 9 from the field, including 50% from beyond the arc.

Despite giving up 80 points, New Orleans held their opponent to just 24% shooting from the field, with only 19 made field goals on 79 attempts. They limited two-point shooting to 29%, with the opposition hitting 14 of 48 shots.

From beyond the arc, New Orleans allowed just 5 threes on 31 attempts, a 16% shooting performance. The Privateers sent their opponent to the line 16 times, where they converted 11 free throws for a 68% success rate. New Orleans also gave up 19 offensive rebounds.

Will Robert Morris Come Through as Home Favorites?

Robert Morris Colonials Recent Game/Games

Robert Morris picked up a 67-53 win over Lindenwood on Friday, November 15th. Playing at home, the Colonials entered the game as -6.5 favorites and covered the spread with the victory. The total points for the game were 120, falling short of the 141.5 O/U line.

After leading 29-28 at halftime, Robert Morris stepped up in the 2nd half, scoring 38 points while holding Lindenwood to 25.

Robert Morris put up 67 points in their last game, shooting 42.6% from the field and 35.7% from beyond the arc, hitting 10 threes on 28 attempts. Their effective field goal percentage came in at 50.8%, and they were perfect from the free-throw line, going 5-for-5.

Josh Omojafo led the way with 17 points, shooting 63.6% overall and 60% from deep, hitting 3 of his 5 attempts. The Colonials grabbed 12 offensive rebounds and dished out 15 assists in the game.

Robert Morris held their opponent to 53 points, despite giving up 42% shooting from the field. The Colonials allowed 16 two-point baskets on 33 attempts, a 48% conversion rate.

From beyond the arc, their opponent shot 35%, hitting 10 of 28 three-point attempts. Robert Morris also sent them to the line just 5 times, where they made all their free throws.