Cleveland State (18-7) vs Robert Morris (18-8)
February 12, 2025 at 07:00 PM EST
The Line: Betting Odds: Cleveland State -3.5 — Over/Under: 140.5
In this article, we will formulate a Robert Morris vs Cleveland State prediction for this College Basketball game on Wednesday, February 12th at the Wolstein Center in Cleveland, Ohio. Let’s take a look at the prediction for this College Basketball matchup.
Robert Morris Colonials Betting Preview
The Robert Morris Colonials are 18-8 (10-5) this season after they defeated Northern Kentucky by a score of 81-76 in their last game. Robert Morris trailed 41-39 at halftime, but they scored 42 points in the second half for the comeback win. The Colonials shot 53.8% from the field, 35% on three-pointers, and 72% on free throws in the game. Alvaro Folgueiras led Robert Morris with 35 points and 10 rebounds, while Kam Woods added 15 points and seven assists in the win.
Prior to that game, the Colonials defeated Detroit Mercy by a score of 71-56 but did lose to Wright State by a score of 66-64 before that. Robert Morris has won eight of their last nine games and they are currently tied for third in the Horizon standings with a 10-5 record. Robert Morris has scored 75.8 points per game and they have allowed 70.7 points per game, while also averaging 37.3 rebounds and 14.9 assists per game this season. Kam Woods is averaging 14.6 points, 4.0 rebounds, and 4.8 assists per game, while Alvaro Folgueiras is averaging 13.6 points, 9.6 rebounds, and 3.1 assists per game this season. Robert Morris is shooting 44% from the field, 72.7% on free throws, and 34.1% on three-pointers this season.
Cleveland State Vikings Betting Preview
The Cleveland State Vikings are 18-7 (12-2) this year after they defeated Milwaukee by a score of 77-60 in their last game. Cleveland State led 41-20 at halftime and they were able to get the win, despite being outscored in the second half. The Vikings shot 42.6% from the field, 33.3% on three-pointers, and 79.2% on free throws in the game. Tahj Staveskie led Cleveland State with 30 points and four assists, while Tevin Smith added 15 points and four rebounds in the win.
Prior to that game, the Vikings lost to Northern Kentucky by a score of 85-75 but did beat PFW by a score of 68-58 before that. Cleveland State has won 14 of their last 15 games and they are currently first in the Horizon standings with a 12-2 record. Cleveland State has scored 74.4 points per game and they have allowed 65.1 points per game, while also averaging 34.8 rebounds and 14.0 assists per game this season. Tevin Smith is averaging 14.3 points, 4.6 rebounds, and 1.8 assists per game, while Tahj Staveskie is averaging 12.2 points, 2.0 rebounds, and 1.6 assists per game this year. Cleveland State is shooting 45.4% from the field, 72.1% on free throws, and 34.1% on three-pointers this season.
Why Cleveland State will beat Robert Morris
- Cleveland State has won each of its last nine home games.
- Robert Morris has lost 25 of its last 30 road night games against Conference opponents.
- Robert Morris has lost the first half in seven of its last nine road night games against Conference opponents.
Robert Morris vs Cleveland State Prediction
Cleveland State comes into this matchup as the top team in the Horizon League standings and they will be at home for this game. The Vikings are absolutely rolling in their last 15 games, as they have won 14 of them. Cleveland State is shooting 45.4% from the field this year and they have allowed 66 points or fewer in four of their last five games. Robert Morris has won eight of their last nine games, but that one loss did come on the road against Wright State. The Colonials are shooting 44% from the field this season and they have allowed 66 points or fewer in three of their last four games. This should be a great game between two streaking teams, but I have to side with Cleveland State at home.