Cleveland State vs Robert Morris Prediction 1/8/25 College Basketball Picks

The Cleveland State Vikings and the Robert Morris Colonials meet Wednesday in college basketball action from the UPMC Events Center. We will look at this from a betting perspective and determine the best bets for this game. Here’s a Cleveland State vs. Robert Morris prediction.

Cleveland State Recap

The Cleveland State Vikings will be out to add to their 67-61 win over IU Indy in their last matchup to improve to 10-6 on the year. After this game, Cleveland State will head on the road for a game against Youngstown State.

Vikings Win 6th In A Row

Tevin Smith leads the Vikings in scoring with 14.1 PPG along with 4.3 RPG while Tahj Staveskie has 10.9 PPG and Dylan Arnett added 10.4 PPG with a team-high 7.6 RPG to lead the Vikings in rebounding and to cap off the trio of double-digit scorers for Cleveland State up to this point in the year. Je’Shawn Stevenson has 9.7 PPG, Chase Robinson added 7.6 PPG, and Ebrima Dibba has a team-high 3.9 APG to lead the Vikings in the assist department up to this point in the year. As a team, Cleveland State is averaging 74 PPG on 44.9% shooting from the field, 32.7% from behind the three-point line, and 73.6% from the foul line this season.

Why the Cleveland State Vikings will win

• Cleveland State has won each of its last 10 games against Robert Morris.
• Robert Morris has lost each of its last nine night games against the Horizon League.

Robert Morris Recap

The Robert Morris Colonials come into this game looking to build on their 79-71 win over Oakland in their last outing to improve to 10-5 on the year. After this game, Robert Morris will welcome Wright State to town.

Colonials Looking To Build Momentum

Kam Woods has 14.6 PPG, 3.7 RPG, and 4 APG so far this season in 11 games played while Alvaro Folgueiras is averaging a double-double per game for RMU with 13 PPG with 11.1 RPG and 2.9 APG as well this season, leading the Colonials in rebounding. Amarion Dickerson has 12.6 PPG with 7 RPG while Josh Omojafo has 11.5 PPG with 3.6 RPG to cap off the group of double-digit scorers for Robert Morris so far this season. Ryan Prather Jr. chipped in 9 PPG and 2.9 RPG while DJ Smith has 8.1 PPG with 2.5 RPG and 2.8 APG as well this season. As a team, Robert Morris is averaging 74.3 PPG on 41.4% shooting from the field, 29.5% from three, and 74.6% from the foul line this season.

Why the Robert Morris Colonials will win

• Robert Morris has won eight of its last nine home games.
• Cleveland State has lost three of its last four road games following a home win.

Total Points Facts

• Each of Cleveland State’s last six night games against the Horizon League have produced a total of 141+ points.
• Each of Robert Morris’ last six night games against non-AP-ranked opponents at UPMC Events Center have produced a total of 135 or fewer points.

Cleveland State vs. Robert Morris Prediction

I’m on Cleveland State and the points here. This is a Cleveland State team that’s started to find some rhythm with 6 straight wins on the bounce, and when you look at percentages this season, the Vikings are the more reliable team on both ends of the floor. Robert Morris has been picking up some decent wins here and there, but I can’t forget the loss to Detroit, who is going to be one of the worst in the Horizon League this season. Cleveland State has been decent on the road and I think the Vikings nab a win here but I’ll take the free bucket to be safe. Give me Cleveland State and the points in this one.