Robert Morris Colonials vs West Virginia Mountaineers NCAA Basketball Betting Pick & Prediction 11/4/24
The Colonials and Mountaineers are set to face off at 7:00 ET on ESPN+. The Mountaineers will host the game at WVU Coliseum in Morgantown, WV. The over/under for this game is set at 145 points, and West Virginia is favored by -18.5 against Robert Morris in a non-conference matchup.
ROBERT MORRIS COLONIALS VS WEST VIRGINIA MOUNTAINEERS BETTING PICK
The Pick: Robert Morris Colonials +18.5
This game will be played at WVU Coliseum at 7:00 ET on Monday, November 4th.
WHY BET THE ROBERT MORRIS COLONIALS:
- We have this one finishing with a projected score of 77-69 in favor of the Mountaineers.
- Even though we have West Virginia winning straight-up, we like Robert Morris at +18.5.
- The over/under is currently sitting at 145 points, and we like the over with a projected 146 points.
Will the Colonials Win on the Road?
Robert Morris Colonials Records
Robert Morris finished last season with an 8-22 overall record, including a 6-15 mark in Horizon League play. At home, they were 5-9 with an average scoring margin of -1.6 points per game, while on the road, they went 3-13, losing by an average of 8.5 points per game.
Against the spread, the Colonials were 12-18, going 8-8 in road games. They were 6-2 straight-up when favored and 2-20 as the underdog. Their games averaged 149.6 points, and they had a 17-13 over/under record, with an average line of 145.3 points.
Robert Morris averaged 72.7 points per game last season, ranking 191st in possessions per game with 66.1. The Colonials struggled with shooting, posting a 43% field goal percentage (291st) and a 50% effective field goal percentage (249th). They made 8.5 three-pointers per game (75th) on 25.3 attempts (46th), shooting 33% from beyond the arc (261st). They also averaged 12.1 free throws made per game (295th).
Guard Justice Williams returns after averaging 12.3 points, 2.5 assists, and 3 rebounds per game last season. Forward Ismael Plet also returns, having averaged 7.5 points and 7.4 rebounds per game.
Robert Morris struggled defensively last season, giving up 75.8 points per game, which ranked 266th in the nation. Opponents shot 33.3% from beyond the arc against them, placing the Colonials 290th in 3-point defense. They also allowed 20.1 free throws per game, ranking 244th in that category.
In terms of defensive stats, Robert Morris averaged 4.9 steals per game, ranking 341st nationally. They also blocked 2.9 shots per game, which was 269th in the country.
Is A Home Victory Likely for the Favored Mountaineers?
West Virginia Mountaineers Records
West Virginia finished last season with a 9-23 record, including a 4-15 mark in Big 12 play. They were winless on the road, going 0-11, and had a 9-12 record at home.
The Mountaineers were 12-20 against the spread, with an 8-13 home ATS record and a 4-7 mark on the road. They were 5-3 straight-up when favored and 4-20 as the underdog. Their games averaged 146.7 points, and they had a 17-14-1 over/under record.
West Virginia Mountaineers Offense Stats
Last season, West Virginia averaged 69.8 points per game, ranking 220th in possessions per game with 67.1. They struggled with shooting, finishing 289th in field goal percentage (43%) and 288th in effective field goal percentage (49%). Their 47% two-point shooting ranked 323rd. From beyond the arc, they made 7.3 threes per game, shooting 34% to rank 148th.
At the free-throw line, the Mountaineers made 14.6 per game, placing 127th. This season, they return Tucker DeVries, who averaged 21.8 points, 6.8 rebounds, and 3.6 assists, and Jayden Stone, who contributed 20.8 points, 5.6 rebounds, and 2.7 assists per game.
West Virginia struggled defensively last season, allowing 76.8 points per game, which ranked 290th in the nation. Opponents shot 34.8% from beyond the arc against them, placing the Mountaineers 377th in 3-point defense.
West Virginia gave up 17.3 free throws per game, ranking 126th nationally. They averaged 4.3 steals per game, which was 355th in the country, and 3.6 blocks per game, ranking 143rd.