NKU's Tae Dozier (11) tries to block the shot of RMU's Ryan Prather (2) as NKU men's basketball lost 92-89 in overtime to Robert Morris Jan. 17, 2026 at Northern Kentucky University's Truist Arena.
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Cleveland State vs Robert Morris Prediction 2/28/2026 Today’s College Basketball Picks

Pick details

MATCHUP Cleveland State Vikings Robert Morris Colonials
Team Records 10-20 20-10
Spread +13.5 -118 -13.5 -102
Moneyline +575 -850
Total Over 158.5 (-108) Under 158.5 (-112)
Where UPMC Events Center, Moon Township, PA
When Saturday, February 28, 2026
Time 01:00 PM EST
TV ESPN+

The Cleveland State Vikings and Robert Morris Colonials meet Saturday in college basketball action at the UPMC Events Center. Here’s a Cleveland State vs. Robert Morris prediction. This article will include a Cleveland State vs. Robert Morris pick.

Cleveland State Vikings Betting Preview


The Cleveland State Vikings lost to Fort Wayne and Northern Kentucky. Cleveland State has lost 6 straight games.

The Cleveland State Vikings are averaging 83 points on 45.4 percent shooting and allowing 88.7 points on 47.4 percent shooting. Dayan Nessah is averaging 15.5 points and 6.4 rebounds, while Tre Beard is averaging 13.3 points and 3.3 assists. Jaidon Lipscomb is the third double-digit scorer and Chevalier Emery is dishing 2.1 assists. The Cleveland State Vikings are shooting 37.4 percent from beyond the arc and 75.5 percent from the free throw line. The Cleveland State Vikings are allowing 35.4 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 29.9 rebounds per game.

Robert Morris Colonials Betting Preview


The Robert Morris Colonials beat Wright State and Detroit. Robert Morris has won 6 straight games.

The Robert Morris Colonials are averaging 80.7 points on 47.1 percent shooting and allowing 75.6 points on 44.1 percent shooting. Ryan Prather Jr. is averaging 15.7 points and 3.7 rebounds, while DeSean Goode is averaging 15.4 points and 8.7 rebounds. Nikolaos Chitikoudis is the third double-digit scorer and Albert Vargas is dishing 4.2 assists. The Robert Morris Colonials are shooting 37.3 percent from beyond the arc and 69.8 percent from the free throw line. The Robert Morris Colonials are allowing 33.3 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 36.2 rebounds per game.

Why the Robert Morris Colonials will win

  • Cleveland State has lost each of its last six games against non-AP-ranked opponents.
  • Robert Morris has won each of its last six games against non-AP-ranked opponents.
  • Robert Morris has won the first half in seven of its last eight games against non-AP-ranked opponents.

Why the Cleveland State Vikings will win

  • The road team has won each of the last four games between Cleveland State and Robert Morris.
  • Robert Morris has lost the first half in three of its last four day games at UPMC Events Center against non-AP-ranked opponents.

Total Points: Facts

  • Each of Cleveland State’s last 15 Saturday games against the Horizon League Conference has produced a total of 158 or fewer points.
  • Each of Robert Morris’ last eight Saturday home games against conference opponents has produced a total of 149 or fewer points.

Matchup/League Facts

  • Robert Morris ranks 19th among Division 1 teams for rebound percentage this season (55.3%).
  • Robert Morris ranks 49th among Division 1 teams for opponent three-point field goal attempts per game this season (20.1).
  • Cleveland State ranks 358th among Division 1 teams for opponent three-point field goals made per game this season (10.0).
  • Cleveland State ranks 12th among Division 1 teams for three-point field goals made per game this season (11.0).

Cleveland State vs Robert Morris Prediction


Robert Morris is looking more and more like a team that can win the Horizon and just beat Cleveland State on the road by 17 points earlier this month. Robert Morris has covered 6 straight games and is 8-2 SU and ATS in its last 10 games overall. Cleveland State has lost six straight games and isn’t playing a lick of defense. Two teams heading in different directions. Give me Robert Morris in a home blowout victory.

Randy Chambers's Pick: Robert Morris -13.5

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