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Game time: January 2, 2025 at 7:00 PM ET

Venue: Calihan Hall — Detroit, MI

Article updated Jan 2, 2:16 PM EST

Published by SportsJaw Editorial Team

In this upcoming conference matchup, Robert Morris will face off against Detroit Mercy in the Motor City. Robert Morris is coming off a thrilling triple-overtime victory over

Game outlook

In this upcoming conference matchup, Robert Morris will face off against Detroit Mercy in the Motor City. Robert Morris is coming off a thrilling triple-overtime victory over Northern Kentucky, while Detroit Mercy suffered a loss to Youngstown State in their previous game. The Titans hold a historical advantage over the Colonials, but Robert Morris has won the last three meetings between the two teams. Robert Morris is currently favored by 4.5 points in the betting line for this contest.

Betting Odds

Moneyline: Colonials -191 | Titans +165

Spread: Colonials -4.5 (-110) | Titans +4.5 (-110)

Total: Over/Under 139 (-110)

Based on the moneyline, the implied probability that Robert Morris will win straight-up is 66%.

Robert Morris Colonials

Robert Morris secured their third consecutive victory in a thrilling triple-overtime game against Northern Kentucky, improving their overall record to 9-5 and 1-2 in the Horizon League. Despite trailing early, the Colonials rallied back to take a lead at halftime and eventually sealed the win with an Amarion Dickerson dunk in the third overtime period. Dickerson's impressive performance of 27 points, 15 rebounds, three steals, and five blocks contributed significantly to the victory. The team's shooting percentage of 38.5%, including seven of 33 from three-point range, and their ability to force 23 turnovers were key factors in the win. Alvaro Folgueiras, Kam Woods, Amarion Dickerson, and Josh Omojafo are notable scorers for Robert Morris this season, with solid contributions from key role players as well. The Colonials' performance on both offense and defense ranks them at 184 in power rankings, with strengths in rebounding and free-throw shooting. For those interested in predicting their future games, NCAAB predictions are available for assistance.

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Detroit Mercy Titans Analysis

Detroit Mercy suffered a fifth consecutive loss on the road against Youngstown State, dropping their overall record to 5-10 and 1-3 in Horizon League action. The Titans struggled early in the game, falling behind 23-3 in the first half and never recovering. They shot 31.3% from the field and turned the ball over 16 times in the loss. Orlando Lovejoy led the team with 23 points. On the season, Detroit Mercy averages 68.7 points per game and allows 74.9 points per game defensively. They shoot 40.5% from the field, 35.7% from beyond the arc, and 71.1% from the free-throw line. The Titans have a power ranking of 336 and are ranked #312 for offense and #276 for defense in the nation. In their last three matchups against Detroit Mercy, Robert Morris went 0-3. The Titans average 39.14 rebounds per game and 11.14 offensive assists, while allowing 44.40% of field goals and 69.44% of free throws on defense.

Robert Morris Basketball Primed for Victory Against Struggling Detroit Mercy Squad

The Detroit Mercy basketball team is facing challenges, with poor performance on both offense and defense. In contrast, Robert Morris has achieved three consecutive wins and has demonstrated strength in scoring depth. Despite their success mostly coming from home games, Robert Morris is positioned to excel against Detroit Mercy, who is currently struggling. The Colonials have the advantage in this matchup, even as the visiting team. Therefore, it is recommended to support Robert Morris as they face a Detroit Mercy team struggling offensively once again.

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SportsJaw Colonials vs Titans archived game preview contains historical odds and availability that may no longer be current. View history of past Colonials vs Titans matchups or learn how our predictions work.

Current matchup data

Lines, trends and availability

Line movement since open

  • Moneyline · Robert Morris Colonials-190 → -240Moved
  • Moneyline · Detroit Mercy Titans+155 → +200Moved
  • Spread · Robert Morris Colonials-4.75 (-110) → -5.5 (-110)Moved
  • Spread · Detroit Mercy Titans+4.75 (-110) → +5.5 (-110)Moved
  • Total · Over139 (-110) → 142.5 (-110)Moved
  • Total · Under139 (-110) → 142.5 (-110)Moved

ATS and O/U trends

Robert Morris Colonials
22-11 matchup record · 6-4-0 ATS · 7-3-0 O/U
Last 10 completed games on file
Detroit Mercy Titans
17-15 matchup record · 6-3-1 ATS · 4-6-0 O/U
Last 10 completed games on file

Injuries and availability

From the published research (2025-01-02T19:16:59.332Z). Availability may have changed; review the cited sources.

No verified injury or availability note was included in the published matchup research.

Recent head-to-head

  • 2024-02-03Robert Morris Colonials 75 · Detroit Mercy Titans 67
  • 2024-01-17Detroit Mercy Titans 99 · Robert Morris Colonials 102
Final result

Matchup pick recap

Detroit Mercy Titans defeated Robert Morris Colonials 78-76

Detroit Mercy Titans defeated Robert Morris Colonials 78-76 on January 2, 2025, a 2-point decision in the series. Detroit Mercy Titans' strongest period was the 2nd half, when it outscored its opponent 47-37. Against SportsJaw's recorded Robert Morris Colonials -5.5 (-110) spread, Detroit Mercy Titans covered, while the 154 combined points finished over the recorded total of 142.5.

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Tipster picks

  • JamescashiolaTotal · Over 138.5 (-110)Win