| MATCHUP | Robert Morris Colonials | Youngstown State Penguins |
|---|---|---|
| Team Records | 15-10 | 12-12 |
| Spread | +3.5 -112 | -3.5 -108 |
| Moneyline | +140 | -166 |
| Total | Over 144.5 (-105) | Under 144.5 (-115) |
| Where | Beeghly Center, Youngstown, OH | |
| When | Saturday, February 7, 2026 | |
| Time | 04:30 PM EST | |
| TV | ESPN+ | |
The Robert Morris Colonials and the Youngstown State Penguins meet Saturday in college basketball action from Beeghly Center. Here’s a Robert Morris vs Youngstown State prediction. We will look at this from a betting perspective and determine the best Robert Morris vs Youngstown State pick. We will examine the recent form and player performances for both teams, as well as the recent betting trends and streaks pertaining to this matchup. As we conclude, we will tie it all together with a summary that produces a sensible pick for a favorable betting outcome in this game.
Robert Morris Colonials Betting Preview
Robert Morris kicked off their campaign on a 3-3 stretch, then hit a 7-1 run over the next eight games with a lone loss to Milwaukee in that time. The Colonials would then lose four of the next five games but they’ve since improved slightly on a 4-2 run. Those wins were over Northern Kentucky, Milwaukee, IUPUI and Wright State. Over 25 games the Colonials have a 15-10 record so far.
On Wednesday versus Wright State the Colonials were looking good at halftime sporting a 40-27 edge on the scoreboard. Rob Morris was outscored 39-32 the rest of the way but still held on for the victory at home in the end 72-66. Ryan Prather put up 17 points with five assists and six boards while Nikolaos Chitikoudis doubled up on 12 points and 12 rebounds.
Youngstown State Penguins Betting Preview
Over on the Youngstown State side, they posted an 8-5 run over their first 13 games, losing to Pitt, St. Bonaventure, Toledo, UNC Greensboro and Robert Morris. After that came a 1-6 stretch over the next seven games, featuring losses to Detroit, Oakland, Northern Kentucky, Fort Wayne, Wright State and Cleveland State. It’s been a 3-1 stretch since then though, giving the Penguins a .500 record at 12-12 on the year.
Matched up against Fort Wayne on Wednesday the Penguins were in firm control by the break, sitting in the locker room with a 45-29 edge. Youngstown State didn’t let up from there on a 45-32 stretch the rest of the way and took the win in the end 90-61 on the road. The Penguins were led by Bryson Dawkins with 18 points and three assists over 27 minutes of action in the victory.
Robert Morris Colonials @ Youngstown State Penguins Betting Trends: February 7, 2026
Why the Youngstown State Penguins will win
- Robert Morris has lost each of its last four day games against non-AP-ranked opponents.
- The home team has won each of Robert Morris’ last three games.
- Robert Morris has lost the first half in three of its last four day games against non-AP-ranked opponents.
Why the Robert Morris Colonials will win
- Youngstown State has lost each of its last four day games against the Horizon League.
Robert Morris vs Youngstown State Prediction
I’ll lean toward Youngstown State. The Penguins got past a pretty decent Fort Wayne team in a road matchup this week thanks to a blistering 66 percent shooting from the field and 57 percent (16-of-28) from 3-point range. The 30-18 rebounding edge helped quite a bit as well. Youngstown State has a 3-1 record in their last four games, scoring 85 or more points in all three victories during that time.
These teams last met up back on December 17 in a competitive 80-77 road loss for the Penguins. In that one Youngstown State shot exceedingly well on 58.1 percent from the field but also got out-rebounded 31-25 and committed a whopping 20 turnovers. The butterfingers on the miscues were the difference between a win and a loss in that game, so the Penguins will really need to watch the ball control in the home rematch.