Stonehill Skyhawks vs Robert Morris Colonials NCAA Basketball Betting Pick & Prediction 11/14/24
Don’t miss out on the NCAA showdown between the Skyhawks and Colonials. The game is starting at 7:00 ET on ESPN+, and it’s hosted by the Colonials at UPMC Events Center in Moon Township, PA. Get ready to place your bets! The odds for this non-conference game currently have Robert Morris as the -10.5 favorite, with the over/under line sitting at 144 points.
STONEHILL SKYHAWKS VS ROBERT MORRIS COLONIALS BETTING PICK
The Pick: Robert Morris Colonials -10.5
This game will be played at UPMC Events Center at 7:00 ET on Thursday, November 14th.
WHY BET THE ROBERT MORRIS COLONIALS:
- We have this one finishing with a projected score of 91-59 in favor of the Colonials.
- Not only will Robert Morris pick up the win, but look for them to cover at -10.5.
- The over/under is currently sitting at 144 points, and we like the over with a projected 150 points.
Will Stonehill Make it Happen on the Road?
Stonehill Skyhawks Recent Game/Games
Stonehill’s season opener against Providence ended in a 76-49 loss on Saturday. The Skyhawks, who were +24.5 point underdogs, didn’t cover the spread. The total points for the game were 125, falling short of the 139-point O/U line.
Stonehill trailed 44-25 at halftime and managed just 24 points in the 2nd half while allowing 32. They’ll need to regroup and improve on both ends of the court moving forward.
Stonehill’s offense struggled in their latest game, putting up just 49 points on 32.1% shooting from the field. Their effective field goal percentage was 37.7%, with two-point shooting at 34.4% and three-point shooting at 28.6% (6/21). At the free-throw line, they hit only 40.9% of their attempts.
Jabri Abdur-Rahim led the way with 16 points, hitting 3 of 5 from deep and shooting 57.1% overall. Wesley Cardet Jr. and Amir Nesbitt each added 12 points, with Nesbitt also dishing out 5 assists. Stonehill managed just 6 offensive rebounds and finished with 9 assists as a team.
Stonehill’s defense gave up 76 points in their last game, allowing the opposition to shoot 50% from the field, with 27 made field goals on 54 attempts. Inside the arc, they struggled, as the opposing team hit 64% of their two-point shots, going 18/28.
From three-point range, Stonehill’s defense allowed 9 made threes on 26 attempts, a 34% shooting rate. The opposition also went to the free-throw line 21 times, converting 13 of those for 61%. Stonehill gave up 12 offensive rebounds in the game.
Can the Colonials Secure a Win at Home?
Robert Morris Colonials Recent Game/Games
Robert Morris opened their season with an 81-77 road loss to Delaware on Thursday. The Colonials, who were +7 point underdogs, kept the game closer than expected.
After trailing 45-43 at halftime, Robert Morris scored 34 points in the 2nd half while allowing 36. The game’s total points of 158 went over the pre-game line of 147.5.
Robert Morris put up 77 points in their last game, shooting 39.4% from the field. They connected on 40% of their threes, hitting 10 of 25 attempts, while their two-point shooting was just 39.1%.
Kam Woods led the way with 22 points, despite shooting 36% overall and 22.2% from three. Niels Lane added 19 points, hitting 66.7% of his shots.
Robert Morris struggled defensively, giving up 81 points on 47% shooting from the field. The Colonials allowed their opponent to hit 52% of their two-point attempts, with 20 makes on 38 tries.
From beyond the arc, Robert Morris held their opponent to 33% shooting, with just 5 made threes on 15 attempts. However, they sent them to the free-throw line 32 times, where they converted 26 for 81%. The Colonials also gave up 7 offensive rebounds.