The Robert Morris Colonials (7-8, 2-2 Horizon) battle the Youngstown State Penguins (10-5, 2-2) Thursday. Tip from the Beeghly Center is set for 7 p.m. ET.'Below, we analyze Tipico Sportsbook’s lines around the Robert Morris vs. Youngstown State'odds, and make our expert college basketball picks, predictions and bets.
Robert Morris lost to Cleveland State 63-54 on Dec. 31, failing to cover as a 2-point home favorite. It has covered 6 of its last 8 games and is 8-4-1 against the spread (ATS) this season. The Colonials are led by G Enoch Cheeks, who is averaging 17.5 points per game and has scored at least 20 in 2 of his last 3. Prior to the CSU loss, Robert Morris had won and covered its last 3 in a row.
Youngstown State lost to Purdue-Fort Wayne 76-71 on Dec. 31, failing to cover as a 4-point home favorite. The Penguins are 8-5 ATS on the season, yet are just 5-2 straight up at home. They had also won 3 in a row prior to the most recent loss. Youngstown State is just 2-3 ATS in its last 3 games.
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