The Robert Morris Colonials (12-11, 8-2 NEC) will be at the Spiro Sports Center to square off with the Wagner Seahawks (5-15, 2-7 NEC) in a NEC matchup. Action begins at 7 p.m. ET on Thursday, February 6, 2020.
Robert Morris Colonials vs. Wagner Seahawks ATS Odds
In their last matchup, the Seahawks were beaten by the Fairleigh Dickinson Knights, 68-63, while the Colonials were victorious over the Central Connecticut State Blue Devils, 64-57.
Robert Morris played a nearly perfect game. They had a fantastic offensive rebounding percentage of 36.1 (above their season average of 29.9) and a free throw rate of 0.294 (above their season average of 0.152). Central Connecticut State was 20.6 and 0.170, respectively, for those same stats. Wagner, on the other hand, had a better turnover percentage (17.2 vs. 18.5). Wagner’s Darion Jordan-Thomas had a solid performance, contributing 16 points and nine rebounds. Robert Morris was lifted by AJ Bramah, who put up 11 points and 14 rebounds.
In their first matchup this season, Josh Williams led the Colonials to a 94-62 win. He was the game’s top overall scorer with 21 points. The Colonials’ turnover percentage was their biggest advantage over the Seahawks. Robert Morris had a rate of 10.7, while Wagner posted a mark of 21.1.
The Colonials’ Bramah has been playing at a high level over his last five games, averaging 17 points,11.8 rebounds per game. Meanwhile, Curtis Cobb III has averaged 19 points during that same time frame for the Seahawks.
This has potential to be a sloppy game for the offense of Wagner. Wagner ranks 223rd in the NCAA in ball protection (turnover percentage of 19.7 percent), while the pesky defense of Robert Morris forces the 64th-most turnovers in the country (21.8 percent).
Robert Morris at Wagner Betting Pick
Pick: SU Winner – Robert Morris, ATS Winner – Wagner, O/U – Under
Betting Notes:
- Robert Morris averages 16.5 assists per game, which ranks 15th in the nation. Wagner ranks 218th in assists allowed per game (14.6).
- The Colonials average 23.6 three pointers per game, which ranks 98th in the NCAA. The Seahawks rank 201st in three pointers allowed per game (23.2).
- Robert Morris ranks 180th in rebounds per game (34.8) while Wagner ranks 183rd in rebounds allowed per game (36.2).
Bettings Trends:
- The Seahawks’ average margin of defeat in their last five games has been 6.6, down from 7.8 for the season.
- During their last five games, the Colonials have scored an average of 64.6 points per game (4.4 below their season average) and allowed an average of 62.0 points per game (5.3 below their season average).
