Detroit Mercy vs Robert Morris Prediction, Odds & Best Bets Today – NCAAB, Jan. 17

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BetMGM Betting @BETMGM Jan 17, 2024, 11:34 AM
  • Robert Morris (9-7) is a -8.5 point favorite vs Detroit Mercy (4-14)
  • Total (Over/Under): 143.5 points
  • Detroit Mercy / Robert Morris TV channel: ESPN+

The Detroit Mercy Titans (4-14) visit UPMC Events Center to take on the Robert Morris Colonials (9-7) on Jan. 17. Tip off is scheduled for 7:00pm EST in Moon Township, PA.

Robert Morris is the betting favorite in this game, with the spread sitting at -8.5 (-110).

The Detroit Mercy vs. Robert Morris Over/Under is 143.5 total points.

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Detroit Mercy vs. Robert Morris Odds, Spread, Over/Under

SpreadTotal (O/U)Moneyline
Detroit Mercy+8.5 -110O 143.5 -110+325
Robert Morris -8.5 -110U 143.5 -110-450

Detroit Mercy vs Robert Morris Prediction for Today:

The winning team model predicts Robert Morris will win this college basketball game with 81.8% confidence, based on game simulations, player injuries, key player performances and recent matchups.

Detroit Mercy vs Robert Morris Spread Prediction:

Based on recent against-the-spread trends, the spread model predicts Robert Morris will cover the spread with 52.9% confidence for today’s game.


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  • Detroit Mercy has hit the Team Total Under in 19 of their last 32 games (+4.25 Units / 12% ROI)
  • Detroit Mercy has hit the Game Total Over in 11 of their last 19 away games (+3.30 Units / 16% ROI)
  • Detroit Mercy has hit the 1H Game Total Under in 18 of their last 32 games (+3.10 Units / 8% ROI)
  • Robert Morris have covered the Spread in 18 of their last 30 games (+4.80 Units / 15% ROI)
  • Robert Morris has hit the Team Total Over in 18 of their last 30 games (+4.10 Units / 12% ROI)
  • Robert Morris has hit the Game Total Over in 17 of their last 30 games (+2.70 Units / 8% ROI)
  • Robert Morris has hit the 1H Moneyline in 9 of their last 16 games at home (+2.25 Units / 8% ROI)
  • Robert Morris has hit the Moneyline in 9 of their last 16 games at home (+2.00 Units / 5% ROI)

Detroit Mercy Basketball Against the Spread Record (ATS)

Detroit Mercy has a 3-14 record against the spread this college basketball season (-12.4 Units / -100% ROI).

  • 0-14 when betting on the Moneyline for -15.25 Units / -100% ROI
  • 8-9 when betting the Over for -1.9 Units / 86.96% ROI
  • 9-8 when betting the Under for +0.25 Units / -100% ROI

Robert Morris Basketball Against the Spread Record (ATS)

Robert Morris has a 9-7 record against the spread this college basketball season (+1.3 Units / -100% ROI).

  • 4-12 when betting on the Moneyline for -8.5 Units / -100% ROI
  • 11-5 when betting the Over for +5.5 Units / 86.96% ROI
  • 5-11 when betting the Under for -7.1 Units / -100% ROI

Detroit Mercy Offensive Stats & Trends:

Detroit Mercy has averaged 1.09 points per shot (1,097 points/1,011 shots) this season — lowest among Horizon Teams; League Avg: 1.25

Detroit Mercy is shooting 26% from three (96/372) this season — 2nd lowest among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 34%

Detroit Mercy is shooting 39% (395/1,011) this season — lowest among Horizon Teams; League Avg: 45%

Detroit Mercy is shooting 39% (395/1,011) this season — 3rd lowest among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 45%

Robert Morris Offensive Stats & Trends:

Robert Morris has averaged 14.2 turnovers per game (256 turnovers/18 games) this season — highest among Horizon Teams; League Avg: 11.9

Robert Morris has averaged 74.2 points per game (1,336 points/18 games) this season — 5th lowest among Horizon Teams; League Avg: 74.8

Robert Morris has a 28% free throw rate (830 free throw attempts/2,990 field goal attempts) since the start of the 2022-23 season — 2nd lowest among Horizon Teams; League Avg: 30%

Robert Morris has averaged 1.23 points per shot (1,336 points/1,086 shots) this season — 4th lowest among Horizon Teams; League Avg: 1.25

Detroit Mercy Defensive Stats & Trends:

Detroit Mercy has averaged 21.8 defensive rebounds per game (1,110 rebounds/51 games) since the start of the 2022-23 season — tied for 11th lowest among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 24.4

Detroit Mercy has averaged 21.8 defensive rebounds per game (1,110 rebounds/51 games) since the start of the 2022-23 season — 5th lowest among Horizon Teams; League Avg: 22.7

Detroit Mercy has averaged 20.4 defensive rebounds per game (367 rebounds/18 games) this season — 2nd lowest among Horizon Teams; League Avg: 22.5

Detroit Mercy has averaged 6.2 steals per game (317 steals/51 games) since the start of the 2022-23 season — tied for 2nd lowest among Horizon Teams; League Avg: 7.0

Robert Morris Defensive Stats & Trends:

Robert Morris has averaged 6.1 steals per game (109 steals/18 games) this season — tied for 2nd lowest among Horizon Teams; League Avg: 7.2

Robert Morris has averaged 21.9 defensive rebounds per game (394 rebounds/18 games) this season — 5th lowest among Horizon Teams; League Avg: 22.5

Robert Morris has averaged 22.9 defensive rebounds per game (1,166 rebounds/51 games) since the start of the 2022-23 season — tied for 32nd lowest among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 24.4

Robert Morris has averaged 6.5 steals per game (329 steals/51 games) since the start of the 2022-23 season — tied for 4th lowest among Horizon Teams; League Avg: 7.0


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