IUPUI Jaguars vs Robert Morris Colonials 2/28/23 – In the Horizon League tournament’s first round, the sixth-ranked Robert Morris Colonels will take on the eleventh-ranked IUPUI Jaguars. The winner of this match will move on to the next round. Depending on which programs advance, the Colonels would play the Cleveland State Vikings and the Jaguars would take on the Youngstown State Penguins. The Colonels finished the regular season with a record of 15-16 (10-10) while the Jaguars have a horrible 5-26 (2-18) record. The IUPUI Jaguars won the home match 81-75 against the Colonels on Thursday. The Robert Morris Colonials are predicted to win this game according to the latest NCAAB betting splits.
IUPUI Jaguars vs Robert Morris Colonials
Date & Time: Tuesday, February 28, 2023 at 7:00 PM ET
Location: UPMC Events Center
IUPUI Jaguars vs Robert Morris Colonials Betting Odds
IUPUI
Moneyline: +900
Spread: +14 (-110)
Total: 138 over (-110)
Robert Morris
Moneyline: -1100
Spread: -14 (-110)
Total: 138 under (-110)
IUPUI Jaguars vs Robert Morris Colonials Analysis
The Robert Morris Colonels were unable to win their regular season finale after suffering an 81-75 road defeat against the IUPUI Jaguars. The Jaguars won the first half 52-41. They lost the second half. The Colonels were unable to shoot the ball well from three, shooting 25-of-63 (39%.7%) overall, 4-of-20 (20%) from long range, and 29 free throw attempts. Kahliel Spear, a senior forward, led the team with 27 points, 12 rebounds, two assists and two blocks in just 37 minutes. They were unable to defend as they allowed 51% from the floor and 41.7% from three. Robert Morris was a great player throughout the game, with 10 steals and 4 blocks, after 15 turnovers. They are currently 237th in the country with 69.4 points per game. They shoot a good 44.6 percent from the floor, and average 13.9 assists per match. They are also allowing 66.6 points per match, which is 83rd nationally. They are causing problems at an excellent rate, with four blocks and 6.7 steals per match.
The IUPUI Jaguars have just suffered a 93-79 loss at home against the Youngstown State Penguins. This is largely due to the fact that they surrendered 55 points in the second period. They shot well, shooting 54.4 percent, 27.3 percent from beyond the arc, 22 free-throw shots, and finishing the game with 27.3 percent. Jlynn Counter, a sophomore guard, led the Jaguars with 20 points, 4 assists, 2 rebounds in just 34 minutes. They were brutal defensively as they allowed the Penguins a 57.6% shooting percentage, 44.4 percent shooting from three and 22 free throw attempts. Four blocks and steals were also recorded by the Jaguars during the game. IUPUI Jaguars are a poor offensive team, allowing 65.3 points per match, which ranks 329th in the nation, and also allowing 11.3 assists per match. Their shooting percentage at 45.8% so far has been good. They rank 343rd nationally in defensive scoring with 77.1 points per contest. To improve their defensive performance, they averaged 2.5 blocks and 5.8 steals per game.
IUPUI Jaguars vs Robert Morris Colonials Against the Spread
IUPUI are 10-2 ATS in their last 12 games. The total has gone OVER in 5 of IUPUI’s last 6 games. IUPUI are 2-16 SU in their last 18 games. IUPUI are 0-16 SU in their last 16 games on the road. IUPUI are 2-18 SU in their last 20 games against an opponent in the Horizon conference. The total has gone OVER in 4 of IUPUI’s last 5 games played in February.
Robert Morris are 5-1 ATS in their last 6 games. The total has gone UNDER in 6 of Robert Morris’ last 9 games. Robert Morris are 4-1 SU in their last 5 games. Robert Morris are 6-2 SU in their last 8 games at home. Robert Morris are 4-1 ATS in their last 5 games against an opponent in the Horizon conference. Robert Morris are 4-1 ATS in their last 5 games played in February.
IUPUI Jaguars vs Robert Morris Colonials Free Pick
They played against each other in a game that really showed what could happen, but it is not clear what will happen. There is clearly a difference between the two teams. The defenses have shown a significant difference between the two programs recently with the Jaguars allowing 84 points over their last five games, while the Colonels allow 65.3 points over their four previous games. To reach the quarterfinals, take and support Robert Morris Colonels according to the best college basketball betting lines.
Free Pick: Robert Morris Colonials -14 (-110)
