Wright State vs Robert Morris Prediction 3/6/25 College Basketball Picks

In this article, we will formulate a Wright State vs Robert Morris prediction for this College Basketball game on Thursday, March 6th at the UPMC Events Center in Moon Township, Pennsylvania. Let’s take a look at the prediction for this College Basketball matchup.

Wright State Raiders Betting Preview

The Wright State Raiders are 15-17 (8-12) this year after they defeated IU Indy by a score of 98-85 in their first game of the Horizon Tournament. Wright State led 43-42 at halftime and they scored 55 points in the second half to pull away with the win. The Raiders shot 63.2% from the field, 46.7% on three-pointers, and 80% on free throws in the game. Jack Doumbia led Wright State with 23 points and 12 rebounds, while Brandon Noel added 17 points and three rebounds in the game. 

Prior to that win, the Raiders lost to IU Indy by a score of 91-84 but did beat Cleveland State by a score of 82-76 before that. Wright State has lost four of their last six games and they finished eighth in the Horizon standings with an 8-12 record. Wright State has scored 77.8 points per game and they have allowed 76.2 points per game, while also averaging 34.8 rebounds and 15.3 assists per game this season. Brandon Noel is averaging 19.1 points, 7.8 rebounds, and 1.7 assists per game, while Alex Huibregtse is averaging 13.5 points, 3.2 rebounds, and 3.2 assists per game this year. Wright State is shooting 49.4% from the field, 70.5% on free throws, and 38.9% on three-pointers this season. 

Robert Morris Colonials Betting Preview

The Robert Morris Colonials are 23-8 (15-5) this season after they defeated IU Indy by a score of 82-68 in their last game. Robert Morris led 34-31 at halftime and added 48 points in the second half to seal the win. The Colonials shot 57.4% from the field, 37% on three-pointers, and 71.4% on free throws in the game. Josh Omojafo led Robert Morris with 27 points and seven rebounds, while Kam Woods added 21 points and 11 rebounds in the victory. 

Prior to that game, the Colonials defeated Milwaukee by a score of 72-59 and Green Bay by a score of 94-85. Robert Morris has won seven games in a row and they finished first in the Horizon standings with a 15-5 record. Robert Morris has scored 76.2 points per game and they have allowed 70.3 points per game, while also averaging 37.3 rebounds and 15.6 assists per game this season. Kam Woods is averaging 14.6 points, 4.7 rebounds, and 5.1 assists per game, while Alvaro Folgueiras is averaging 14.3 points, 9.3 rebounds, and 3.0 assists per game this year. Robert Morris is shooting 45% from the field, 72.4% on free throws, and 34.3% on three-pointers this season. 

Why Robert Morris will beat Wright State

• Robert Morris has won each of its last seven home games.
• Wright State has lost eight of its last nine road games.
• Wright State has lost the first half in three of its last four road games against non-AP-ranked opponents.

Matchup/League Facts

• Robert Morris ranks 45th among Division 1 teams for blocks per game this season (4.5).
• Robert Morris ranks 45th among Division 1 teams for rebound percentage this season (53.4%).
• Wright State ranks 13th among Division 1 teams for effective field goal percentage this season (56.7%).
• Wright State ranks 30th among Division 1 teams for field goals made per game this season (28.9).

Wright State vs Robert Morris Prediction 

Robert Morris comes into this matchup as the #1 seed in the Horizon Tournament and they have rolled through the last few weeks. The Colonials are only shooting 45% from the field this year, but they have scored 76+ points in four of their last five games. Wright State finished the season with some struggles, but they bounced back with a win in the first round against IU Indy. The Raiders are shooting 49.4% from the field this year, but their defense has allowed at least 76 points in five straight games. Robert Morris won the first meeting by a score of 75-72, but Wright State won the second by a score of 66-64. Wright State has been in quite a few higher-scoring games recently and with their defense struggling right now, I like this game to go over the total. 

David Racey's Pick: Over 150.5