Robert Morris at Northern Kentucky: 2/24/22 College Basketball Picks and Predictions
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Northern Kentucky Norse (16-11) vs Robert Morris Colonials (7-21)
Game Info: Thursday, February 24, 2022 at 7:00 pm (BB&T Arena)
Betting Odds: Northern Kentucky Norse -9 -- Over/Under: 137 Click Here for the Latest Odds
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The Robert Morris Colonials and Northern Kentucky Norse face off on Thursday in a college basketball showdown at BB&T Arena. When these two teams faced off on January 15th it was Robert Morris that won 74-65.
Kahliel Spear was the top player for Robert Morris scoring 21 points and grabbing 11 rebounds. Marques Warrick has been the top player for Northern Kentucky scoring 21 points.
Robert Morris comes into this game with a 7-21 record overall and they have gone 10-16-1 against the spread. Robert Morris has lost two games in a row, including the last game against UIC. The offense scored 88 points but their defense gave up 96 points. Robert Morris is averaging 69.7 points while their defense is giving up 74.5 points per game. Kahliel Spear has been the top player for Robert Morris averaging 14.6 points while shooting 54.8 percent from the field and 23.1 percent from behind the three point line.
On the other side of this matchup is the Northern Kentucky Norse who sit with a 16-11 record overall and they have gone 12-13 against the spread. In the last game against Oakland, Northern Kentucky gave up only 66 points, and that led to the victory. Northern Kentucky is averaging 69.6 points while their defense is giving up 66.1 points per game. Marques Warrick has been the top player for Northern Kentucky averaging 15.3 points while shooting 37.4 percent from the field and 32.2 percent from behind the three point line.
Northern Kentucky is 10-2 against the spread in their last 12 games overall. Robert Morris is 4-1-1 against the spread in their last six games following an against the spread loss. The over is 5-1 in Northern Kentucky’s last six games following an against the spread win.
These are similar offenses, but the one difference is with the defense. Robert Morris is giving up 74.5 points per game while Northern Kentucky is giving up 66.1 points per game. Look for the defense by the Norse to be the difference as Northern Kentucky gets the job done. Back Northern Kentucky against the spread.
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Shane’s Pick Northern Kentucky -9
AUTHOR: Shane Mickle
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