The Youngstown State Penguins (3-4) will travel to the UPMC Events Center to square off with the Robert Morris Colonials (3-3). The game starts at 7 p.m. ET on Wednesday, November 28, 2018.
Youngstown State Penguins vs. Robert Morris Colonials Betting Odds
In their last matchup, the Colonials were blown out by the 24th-ranked Purdue Boilermakers, 84-46, while the Penguins had no trouble getting past the Westminster (PA) Titans, 104-66.
Youngstown State played a flawless game. They had a turnover percentage of 10.4 (better than their season average of 18.1) and an effective field goal percentage of 0.584 (above their season average of 0.490). Westminster (PA) had marks of 24.6 and 0.438, respectively, for those same stats. Robert Morris, on the other hand, had a better turnover percentage (22.5 vs. 16.0). Malik Petteway played a pivotal role for Robert Morris with 10 points. Meanwhile, Youngstown State received a boost from Darius Quisneberry, who contributed 13 points and five assists.
The Colonials won the sole contest between these two teams last season, 81-74. Robert Morris had a much better free throw rate (0.449 vs. 0.197). Youngstown State, meanwhile, had a much better turnover percentage (15.8 vs. 23.0).
It could be a mistake-prone game for the Robert Morris offense. Since last season, Robert Morris ranks 322nd in the country in ball protection (turnover percentage of 21.1 percent), while the gambling defense of Youngstown State has forced the 77th-most turnovers in the NCAA (20.6 percent). Also, the Penguins, who rank ninth in offensive rebounding percentage (35.9 percent), will try to exploit the Colonials, who rank 303rd in defensive rebounding percentage (68.6 percent).
Youngstown State Penguins vs. Robert Morris Colonials Odds Pick
Pick: SU Winner – Robert Morris, O/U – Under
Betting Notes (2017-Present):
- Robert Morris ranks 96th in assists allowed per game (12.5) while Youngstown State ranks 300th (15.8).
- The Penguins rank 81st in blocks per game (3.9) while the Colonials rank 185th in blocks allowed per game (3.6).
- Robert Morris ranks 35th in three pointers allowed per game (19.3) while Youngstown State ranks 117th (21.0).
- The Colonials average 7.7 steals per game, which ranks 22nd in the NCAA. The Penguins rank 223rd in steals allowed per game (6.8).
- Youngstown State averages 37.5 rebounds per game, which ranks 75th in the NCAA. Robert Morris ranks 262nd in rebounds allowed per game (37.0).
