Robert Morris Colonials (3-5) vs Northern Kentucky Norse (5-8)
Game Info: Friday, January 22, 2021 at 7:00 pm (UPMC Events Center)
Betting Odds: Robert Morris Colonials -1.5 -- Over/Under: 134.5 Click Here for the Latest Odds
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The Northern Kentucky Norse and Robert Morris Colonials face off on Friday in a college basketball showdown at UPMC Events Center.
The Northern Kentucky Norse had some expectations coming into this season, but they have been nothing but a big disappointment. Overall, Northern Kentucky sits with a 5-8 record and they have lost four games in a row. Northern Kentucky has also failed to cover the spread in each of the last five games. In the last game as 7.5 point favorites, Northern Kentucky lost the game by two points. On the season, Northern Kentucky is averaging 68 points per game while their defense is giving up 70.5 points per game Northern Kentucky is shooting 43 percent from the field and 27.5 percent from behind the three point line. Northern Kentucky is led by Trevon Faulkner who averages 16.8 points and shoots 43.1 percent from the field.
On the other side of this matchup is the Robert Morris Colonials who sit with 3-5 record overall and coming into this game they have lost two games in a row. In the last game against UIC, Robert MOrris forced overtime, but they still only managed 62 points total and that led to the loss. On the season, Robert Morris is averaging 71.7 points per game while their defense is giving up 77.4 points per game. Robert Morris is shooting 43.2 percent from the field and 33.8 percent from behind the three point line. Robert Morris led by AJ Bramah who averages 21.1 points and shoots 50.4 percent from the field.
The under is 9-3 in Northern Kentucky’s last 11 games played on Friday. The under is 14-6 in Northern Kentucky’s last 20 road games. The under is 7-2 in Robert Morris last nine games played on Friday. Robert Morris is 2-6 against the spread in their last eight games against the Horizon League. The over is 11-4 in Robert Morris last 15 games overall.
Northern Kentucky’s offense isn’t great and that is going to continue in this game. Look for a lower paced game and that will keep the total score. Back the under to cash in this game.