Robert Morris Colonials vs Ohio Bobcats NCAA Basketball Betting Pick & Prediction 11/30/24

Don’t miss out on the NCAA showdown between the Colonials and Bobcats. The game is starting at 2:00 ET on ESPN+, and it’s hosted by the Bobcats at Convocation Center (OH) in Athens, OH. Get ready to place your bets! The over/under line for this matchup is currently at 144.5 points, and Ohio is favored by -10.5 at home against Robert Morris.

ROBERT MORRIS COLONIALS VS OHIO BOBCATS BETTING PICK

The Pick: Robert Morris Colonials +10.5

This game will be played at Convocation Center (OH) at 2:00 ET on Saturday, November 30th.

WHY BET THE ROBERT MORRIS COLONIALS:

  • We have this one finishing with a projected score of 77-70 in favor of the Bobcats.
  • Even though we have Ohio winning straight-up, we like Robert Morris at +10.5.
  • The over/under is currently sitting at 144.5 points, and we like the over with a projected 147 points.

Will the Robert Morris Defense Show Up on the Road?

Robert Morris Colonials Recent Game/Games

Robert Morris picked up a 72-64 win over Canisius on Wednesday, November 27th, at home. The Colonials were -13 favorites going into the game, but they didn’t cover the spread.

After trailing 33-31 at halftime, Robert Morris turned things around in the 2nd half, outscoring Canisius 41-31. The total points for the game were 136, which was under the O/U line of 140.5.

Robert Morris put up 72 points in their last game, shooting 41.1% from the field with an effective field goal percentage of 46.4%. They hit 7 of 23 from beyond the arc, shooting 30.4%, while connecting on 82.6% of their free throws, going 19 for 23.

Amarion Dickerson led the way with 19 points, shooting 7 for 9, and added 13 rebounds and 4 assists. Dylan Godfrey contributed 18 points, though he struggled from three, hitting just 1 of 6 attempts.

Robert Morris held their opponent to 64 points, with a field goal percentage of 41% (23/56). Inside the arc, they gave up 16/33 shooting (48%).

From three-point range, Robert Morris allowed 7/23 shooting (30%). They sent their opponent to the line 23 times, where they hit 19 free throws (82%).

Will Ohio Live Up to Expectations at Home?

Ohio fell to Texas State 74-65 on Sunday, November 24th, in an away game. The Bobcats were -3.5 favorites but didn’t cover the spread. The combined points for the game were 139, which was under the O/U line of 146.5.

Ohio trailed 35-31 at halftime and couldn’t close the gap in the 2nd half, scoring 34 points while allowing 39.

Ohio’s offense struggled in their last game, shooting just 36.5% from the field and 28.6% from three-point range, finishing with 65 points. Their effective field goal percentage was 44.2%, and they recorded 10 assists and 8 offensive rebounds.

Tylan Pope led the way with 24 points and 10 rebounds, shooting 64.3% from the field and 66.7% from beyond the arc. AJ Clayton added 18 points, hitting 4 of 12 threes, while Christian Turner and Aidan Hadaway each contributed 13 points.

Ohio’s defense gave up 74 points, with their opponent shooting 46% from the field, including 47% on two-point attempts (26/55). From beyond the arc, the Bobcats held their opponent to just 3 made threes on 8 attempts, a 37% shooting rate.

At the free-throw line, Ohio’s opponent went 13/18, converting 72% of their attempts. The Bobcats also allowed 19 offensive rebounds in the game.