Robert Morris vs Detroit Prediction College Basketball Picks 1/2/25

In this article, we will formulate a Robert Morris vs Detroit prediction for this College Basketball game on Thursday, January 2nd at Calihan Hall in Detroit, Michigan. Let’s take a look at the prediction for this College Basketball matchup.

Robert Morris Colonials Betting Preview

The Robert Morris Colonials are 9-5 (1-2) this season after they defeated Northern Kentucky by a score of 97-93 in triple overtime. Robert Morris led 36-32 at halftime, but they allowed 41 points in the second half, before outlasting NKU in the third overtime. The Colonials shot 38.5% from the field, 21.2% on three-pointers, and 62.5% on free throws in the game. Amarion Dickerson led Robert Morris with 27 points and 15 rebounds, while Alvaro Folgueiras added 21 points and 19 rebounds in the win. 

Prior to that game, the Colonials defeated St. Francis by a score of 90-77 and Towson by a score of 68-67. Robert Morris has split their last six games, including two conference losses to Youngstown State and PFW. Robert Morris has scored 73.9 points per game and they have allowed 71.4 points per game, while also averaging 39.1 rebounds and 13.7 assists per game this season. Alvaro Folgueiras is averaging 13.4 points, 11.4 rebounds, and 2.6 assists per game, while Kam Woods is averaging 12.4 points, 3.2 rebounds, and 4.8 assists per game this year. Robert Morris is shooting 41.5% from the field, 73.3% on free throws, and 29.6% on three-pointers this year. 

Detroit Titans Betting Preview

The Detroit Titans are 5-10 (1-3) this year after they lost to Youngstown State by a score of 73-64 in their last game. Detroit trailed 38-23 at halftime but did score 41 points in the second half in the loss. The Titans shot 31.3% from the field, 12.5% on three-pointers, and 73.3% on free throws in the game. Orlando Lovejoy led Detroit with 23 points and four rebounds, while Legend Geeter added eight points and four rebounds in the win. 

Prior to that game, the Titans lost to Wisconsin by a score of 76-53 and Northern Kentucky by a score of 73-60. Detroit has lost five games in a row, but they do have one conference win over PFW by a score of 79-78. Detroit has scored 68.7 points per game and they have allowed 74.9 points per game, while also averaging 39.7 rebounds and 11 assists per game this season. Orlando Lovejoy is averaging 14.9 points, 4.3 rebounds, and 4.0 assists per game, while Emmanuel Kuac is averaging 8.8 points, 4.1 rebounds, and 0.8 assists per game this season. Detroit is shooting 40.5% from the field, 71.1% on free throws, and 35.7% on three-pointers this year. Detroit will take on Milwaukee after this game.

Why Detroit will beat Robert Morris

• Robert Morris has lost each of its last nine road night games against Conference opponents.
• The home team has won each of Detroit Mercy’s last four games.
• The home team has won the first half in 12 of Robert Morris’ last 16 games.

Total Points Facts

• Each of Detroit Mercy’s last 13 games against non-AP-ranked opponents at Calihan Hall have produced a total of 142+ points.
• Each of Robert Morris’ last 11 road games against non-AP-ranked opponents has produced a total of 141+ points.

Robert Morris vs Detroit Prediction 

Detroit comes into this contest with one conference win so far this year, but it has been a tough start to the season. The Titans are trying to snap a long losing streak and they have scored 64 points or fewer in four straight games. Robert Morris also has one conference win on the year, but they have been much more successful in the non-conference. The Colonials are only shooting 41.5% from the field this year, but they have scored 77 points or more in three of their last four games. Robert Morris is the better team in this matchup, but I don’t love laying points on the road with a team that has a bad shooting percentage, so give me the points with Detroit here.