Robert Morris vs. New Orleans Predictions & Picks: Spread, Total – November 17

Published 2:32 am Sunday, November 17, 2024

Sunday’s game between the Robert Morris Colonials (3-2) and New Orleans Privateers (1-3) at UPMC Events Center has a projected final score of 78-62 (based on our computer prediction) in favor of heavily favored Robert Morris, so expect a lopsided matchup. The game will start at 4:00 PM ET on November 17.

According to our computer prediction, Robert Morris is a good bet to cover the point spread, which is currently listed at 9.5. The two teams are projected to fall short of the 143.5 over/under.

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Robert Morris vs. New Orleans Game Info & Odds

  • Date: Sunday, November 17, 2024
  • Time: 4:00 PM ET
  • TV: ESPN+
  • Live stream: Watch this game on ESPN+
  • Where: Moon Township, Pennsylvania
  • Venue: UPMC Events Center
  • Line: Robert Morris -9.5
  • Point total: 143.5
  • Moneyline (to win): Robert Morris -469, New Orleans +340

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Robert Morris vs. New Orleans Score Prediction

  • Prediction:
    Robert Morris 78, New Orleans 62

Spread & Total Prediction for Robert Morris vs. New Orleans

  • Pick ATS: Robert Morris (-9.5)
  • Pick OU: Under (143.5)

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Robert Morris Performance Insights

  • The Colonials’ +22 scoring differential (outscoring opponents by 4.4 points per game) is a result of scoring 69 points per game (305th in college basketball) while allowing 64.6 per outing (77th in college basketball).
  • Robert Morris wins the rebound battle by 10.8 boards on average. It records 40 rebounds per game, which ranks 38th in college basketball, while its opponents grab 29.2 per contest.
  • Robert Morris hits 6.8 three-pointers per game (262nd in college basketball) at a 33% rate (195th in college basketball), compared to the 7.2 its opponents make while shooting 31% from deep.
  • The Colonials rank 294th in college basketball by averaging 88.2 points per 100 possessions on offense, and defensively are 109th in college basketball, allowing 82.6 points per 100 possessions.
  • Robert Morris has typically lost the turnover battle this season, committing 12.6 per game (228th in college basketball play) while forcing 11.4 (256th in college basketball).

New Orleans Performance Insights

  • New Orleans’ defensive performance was 17th-worst in the nation last year with 79.5 points allowed per game, but offensively it was more consistent, averaging 73.5 points per game (176th-ranked in college basketball).
  • The Privateers ranked second-worst in college basketball with 36.7 rebounds allowed per contest. Meanwhile, they grabbed 31.1 rebounds per game (241st-ranked in college basketball).
  • Last year New Orleans ranked 287th in college basketball in assists, dishing out 11.8 per game.
  • The Privateers committed 11.7 turnovers per game last season (234th-ranked in college basketball), and they forced 14.1 turnovers per contest (20th-best).
  • While the Privateers ranked in the bottom 25 in the country in treys per game with 5.4 (21st-worst), they ranked 332nd in college basketball with a 30.3% three-point percentage.
  • New Orleans allowed 6.5 threes per game (74th-ranked in college basketball) last season, while allowing a 33.9% three-point percentage (198th-ranked).
  • Last year New Orleans took 70.8% two-pointers, accounting for 78.8% of the team’s baskets. It shot 29.2% three-pointers (21.2% of the team’s baskets).

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