Robert Morris Colonials vs Youngstown State Penguins 2/13/2022 Picks Predictions Previews
The Robert Morris Colonials will meet with the Youngstown State Penguins in a Horizon Conference clash in Beeghly Center, Youngstown, OH, on Sunday, February 13, 2022, at 12:00 PM (EST). Robert Morris dropped two straight games and is currently 4-12 in the Horizon League (10th).
The Colonials are placed 313th in Kenpom, with a 272nd offensive efficiency. The Colonials boast three players in double figures, including the 6-7 winger. With 13.9 points per game, Kahliel Spear is the team’s best scorer. Spear is producing 17.3 points per game in his previous four games, shooting over 55% from the field.
The Colonials surrender 74.2 points per game (308th) on defense, with opponents shooting 45.3 percent (301st) and 36.1 percent from the three-point range (320th).
Robert Morris’ defense is a major flaw, with a defensive efficiency ranking of 326th. Their perimeter defense permits 7.8 three-pointers per game, which ranks 242nd, and opponents hit 51.3 percent on two-pointers (248th). They’re also 305th in the league, surrendering 27.3 field goals per game. In general, Robert Morris has defensive troubles, and they rely largely on their offense to shoulder the load.
- The University of Robert Morris Colonials is 5-2 ATS in their last 7 matches.
- Robert Morris is 2-18 SU in their last 20 matches on the road.
- The Colonials are 4-16 SU in their last 20 matches in the Horizon Conference.
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Robert Morris Colonials vs Youngstown State Penguins Predictions 2/13/2022
Youngstown State is on a run, after winning six straight games. In the Horizon, the Penguins are 10-6, enough for sixth place. Their attack was strong in the previous two games, scoring 80 points in each contest. They are coming off a scorching shooting night against Detroit Mercy.
The Penguins produced 82 points on 58 percent shooting and 7-of-13 from the three-point range. Youngstown State’s offense is currently ranked 166th in offensive efficiency and 234th overall in Kenpom. They score 72.8 points per game on 44.9 percent shooting from the field (131st) and 34.1 percent from the three-point range (139th) (165th).
On defense, YSU ranks 285th in defensive efficiency and permits 68.5 points per game (170th). The Penguins, like Robert Morris, faltered to defend, with opponents shooting 42.6 percent (160th) from the field and 33.8 percent from three (204th). They are ranked 194th in shooting efficiency and 182nd in effective field goal percentage permitted.
Opposing teams usually shoot effectively against the Youngstown State defense. To make matters worse, the Penguins have a low forced turnover rate of 11.4 per game (285th).
- The University of Youngstown State Penguins is 5-1 ATS in their last 6 matches.
- Youngstown State is 5-0 SU in their last 5 matches this season.
- The Penguins are 6-0 SU in their last 6 matches in the Horizon Conference.
Robert Morris Colonials vs Youngstown State Penguins. The NCAAB pick for this game is the Youngstown State Penguins. Youngstown State covered the spread in three of the previous six games. The Penguins’ offense is on fire, especially their leading scorer Akuchie, who has two 30-point games in the previous five games.
Robert Morris, on the other hand, has one of the weakest defenses in NCAA basketball. Both permitted field goal percentage and surrendered three-point percentage have the Colonials ranked 300th or worse. Furthermore, Youngstown is rated 140th in the nation in rebounds per game, while Robert Morris is ranked 258th.
The Penguins’ offense will remain scorching, with lots of opportunities to shoot and a rebounding edge. The State Penguins will win and cover the ATS to a predicted score of 76-67.
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Robert Morris Colonials vs Youngstown State Penguins 2/13/2022 Picks Predictions Previews
NCAAB Starting Time: 12:00 PM ET
Location: Beeghly Center, Youngstown, OH
Date: Sunday, February 13, 2022
TV: ESPN+
NCAAB Odds: Youngstown State Penguins -7.5
NCAAB Totals: 141.5