Robert Morris Colonials vs Northern Kentucky Norse Betting Pick & Prediction 11/29/23

Looking to win big? The Colonials and Norse face off at 7:00 ET on ESPN+. The Norse are hosting the game at Truist Arena in Highland Heights, KY. The over/under for this Horizon League conference contest is set at 140 points, with the Norse being the favored team playing at home against the Colonials.

ROBERT MORRIS COLONIALS VS NORTHERN KENTUCKY NORSE BETTING PICK

The Pick: Northern Kentucky Norse -7.5

This game will be played at Truist Arena at 7:00 ET on Wednesday, November 29th.

WHY BET THE NORTHERN KENTUCKY NORSE:

  • We have this one finishing with a projected score of 77-67 in favor of the Norse.
  • Not only will Northern Kentucky pick up the win, but look for them to cover at -7.5.
  • The over/under is currently sitting at 140 points, and we like the over with a projected 144 points.

Will the Colonials Find a Way to Win on the Road?

After playing five games, Robert Morris has a 1-4 overall record. The Colonials have yet to win a game on the road, going 0-3, but are 1-1 at home. As of now, Robert Morris holds a 1-4 ATS record as they prepare to face Northern Kentucky. However, if we examine the team’s performance in their previous five games, they have a 3-1 record vs. the spread.

Through five games, Robert Morris has an over/under record of 3-2-0 with their games averaging a combined 147.2 points per game so far. The Colonials’ have recorded an over/under record of 3-0 in their last three games, with their games averaging 76 points per game.

Robert Morris finished with 97 points in their game against Fairleigh Dickinson. This total surpasses their season-average of 70.2 points per game. The team’s top scorer is Justice Williams, who enters today’s matchup with an average of 16, while TJ Wainwright also carries a PPG average of 12.7 into the game.

Robert Morris’ defense is currently in line with the NCAA average for points allowed, allowing an average of 72.8 points per game. Against Fairleigh Dickinson in their most recent game, the Robert Morris defense gave up a total of 86 points while allowing Fairleigh Dickinson to hit 50% of their shots.

Will the Norse Find a Way to Win at Home?

Northern Kentucky will be playing their sixth game of the season, and they currently have a record of 2-3. In their last three home games, including one from last year, Northern Kentucky has lost all three games. Northern Kentucky’s record vs. the spread heading into today’s game stands at 1-4. This includes a 0-3 mark on the road vs. the spread and a 1-1 record at home.

Up to this point, games involving Northern Kentucky have had an average of 145.2 points per game, with the average over/under line set at 139.3 points. Their over/under record is 3-2-0. The Norse have an over/under record of 1-1 in their last three games, with their games averaging 81 points per game.

In their most recent game, the Norse’s offense tallied 72 points, consistent with their ongoing season average of 72.5 points per game. The team’s top scorer is Marques Warrick, who enters today’s matchup with an average of 16.5, while Sam Vinson also carries a PPG average of 16.5 into the game.

Coming into today’s game, the Northern Kentucky defense is giving up an average of 74.0 points per contest. On average, opposing teams are hitting 6.3 threes per game vs. Robert Morris. This has come on three-point shooting percentage of 31.0%.