Robert Morris Colonials vs Green Bay Phoenix NCAA Basketball Betting Pick & Prediction 1/17/25
Planning on watching today’s Colonials and Phoenix game? Catch the action at Resch Center in Ashwaubenon, WI, as the Phoenix hosts this showdown at 7:00 ET on ESPN+. Robert Morris is favored by -4 in this Horizon League conference contest against Green Bay. The game’s over/under currently sits at 147.5 points.
ROBERT MORRIS COLONIALS VS GREEN BAY PHOENIX BETTING PICK
The Pick: Green Bay Phoenix +4
This game will be played at Resch Center at 7:00 ET on Friday, January 17th.
WHY BET THE GREEN BAY PHOENIX:
- We have this one finishing with a projected score of 78-69 in favor of the Phoenix.
- Not only will Green Bay pick up the win, but look for them to cover at +4.
- The over/under is currently sitting at 147.5 points, and we like the under with a projected 147 points.
Are the Colonials Ready for a Road Win?
Robert Morris Colonials Recent Game/Games
Robert Morris improved to 10-7 on the season with a 75-72 win over Wright State on Sunday, January 12th. The Colonials, who were slight -1 favorites, covered the spread in this home game.
After a 34-34 tie at halftime, Robert Morris outscored Wright State 41-38 in the 2nd half. The total points for the game were 147, just under the 148.5 O/U line.
Robert Morris put up 75 points in their latest game, shooting 45.5% from the field and posting an effective field goal percentage of 50.9%. They connected on 31.6% of their three-point attempts, going 6-for-19 from beyond the arc, while hitting 52.8% of their two-point shots. At the free-throw line, the Colonials made 19 of 27 attempts, good for 70.4%.
Alvaro Folgueiras and Brandon Noel each contributed 16 points, with Folgueiras shooting 75% from the field. Andrew Welage hit 4 of 6 threes, finishing with 14 points, and DJ Smith knocked down 3 of 4 from deep, also scoring 13 points. Robert Morris recorded 14 assists and 7 offensive rebounds in the win.
Robert Morris gave up 72 points in their last game, with the opposing team shooting 45% from the field on 25 of 55 attempts. Inside the arc, they allowed 52% shooting, as the other team went 19 for 36 on two-point shots.
From three-point range, Robert Morris held the other team to 31% shooting, with 6 made threes on 19 attempts. They also sent the opposing team to the free-throw line 27 times, where they converted 19 free throws for 70%. The Colonials allowed 7 offensive rebounds.
Will the Green Bay Defense Show Up at Home?
Green Bay Phoenix Recent Game/Games
Green Bay fell to 2-15 on the season after a 70-59 road loss to Milwaukee on Saturday, January 11th. Despite being +15.5 point underdogs, the Phoenix kept the game closer than expected.
Green Bay trailed 36-24 at halftime but managed to outscore Milwaukee 35-34 in the second half. The game’s total points of 129 fell short of the 149.5 over/under line.
In their last game, the Green Bay Phoenix put up 59 points, shooting 42.6% from the field. They struggled from beyond the arc, hitting just 5 of 23 attempts for 21.7%, while their two-point shooting was a strong 62.5% (15/24). Their effective field goal percentage came in at 46.8%.
On the boards, Green Bay managed only 2 offensive rebounds, and they connected on 14 of 19 free throws (73.7%). Yonatan Levy and Marcus Hall each scored 15 points, with Hall knocking down 2 of 5 threes. Themus Fulks contributed 14 points and 5 assists, while Kentrell Pullian and Mac Wrecke added 13 points apiece.
Green Bay’s defense gave up 70 points in their last game, with opponents shooting 43% from the field. They allowed 16 two-point baskets on 32 attempts, a 50% conversion rate.
From beyond the arc, Green Bay’s defense held their opponents to 5 three-pointers on 16 attempts, a 31% shooting performance. They also sent the other team to the free-throw line 30 times, where they made 23, shooting 76%. Green Bay allowed 6 offensive rebounds.