Robert Morris vs. Dayton Prediction
Unranked Robert Morris travels to Dayton to face the 21st-ranked Flyers at 1:00 p.m. ET on Saturday afternoon. Can the Flyers cover the 20.5-point spread as home favorites?
Robert Morris went 8-24 last season. This year, they’re 2-1 with their wins coming against Pitt Greensburg and West Virginia Wesleyan. The Colonials lost at Ohio State in their opener, 91-53. The Colonials are 0-1 against the spread this year.
Dayton went 24-11 last season including 14-4 in conference play. The Flyers are 2-1 this season with wins over Lindenwood and SMU. Their only loss came against UNLV. The Flyers are 1-2 against the spread this year.
Game Matchup & Betting Odds
805 Robert Morris Colonials (+20.5) vs. Dayton Flyers (-20.5); O/U 134.5
2:00 p.m. ET, Saturday, November 19, 2022
UD Arena, Dayton, OH
Robert Morris vs. Dayton Public Betting Information
Our CBB Public Betting Information page indicates that the public favors the Colonials in this game. Our public betting data illustrates that 60% of public bettors are on Robert Morris +20.5. Do note that those numbers are subject to change and could be different once tipoff rolls around, so be sure to check the link so you’re receiving the most up-to-date public betting data.
Robert Morris Game Notes
Robert Morris’s leading scorer is junior guard Enoch Cheeks. Cheeks is averaging 19.3 points per game on 65.6% shooting from the field this season. He posted 21 points and made 5 of 6 three-point tries in the Colonials’ win over West Virginia Wesleyan on Wednesday.
The Colonials’ best frontcourt player has been Stephaun Walker in the early part of the season. Walker is tied for the team lead in rebounding at 5.7 per game, and he’s third on the club in scoring at 9 points per game. Stephaun Walker is shooting an efficient 54.5% from the field through Robert Morris’ first three games of the season. Both Enoch Cheeks and Stephaun Walker will likely have to produce if Robert Morris is going to cover the number on Saturday.
Dayton Game Notes
The Dayton Flyers have utilized a balanced scoring attack in the early portion of this season. They have 4 players that have taken at least 20 shots and are averaging double-figures in scoring. Dayton’s leading scorer is sophomore forward Mustapha Amzil. Amzil is averaging 12.3 points per game while only taking the fifth-most shots on the squad. He’s also averaging 5.7 rebounds per game, a figure which ranks third on the Flyers.
Dayton’s best guard is 6’2” sophomore Kobe Elvis. Elvis led all Dayton scorers with 16 points in the Flyers’ loss to UNLV on Tuesday. In that contest, Kobe Elvis shot 6 for 11 from the field and also grabbed a team-high 7 rebounds. For the season, Kobe Elvis is averaging 12 points per game, 4.7 rebounds per game, and a team-leading 3.3 assists per game. He’ll likely have to score at least 10 points for Dayton to cover this game.
Robert Morris vs. Dayton CBB Betting Trends
Robert Morris is 4-1 ATS in their last 5 games against teams with a winning percentage over .600.
Robert Morris is 5-2 ATS in their last 7 games against teams with a winning straight-up record.
Dayton is 1-4 ATS in their last 5 games when their opponent scores more than 100 points in their previous game.
The over is 7-1 in Dayton’s last 8 home games.
Robert Morris vs. Dayton CBB Prediction:
The statistics are skewed against Robert Morris because they lost by 38 points to Ohio State in their only game against Division I competition. The Colonials trounced a Division III school by 35 points and a Division II school by 55 in their next two games. Dayton might be ranked #21, but I don’t think they have the talent that a school like Ohio State does. A lesser talent disparity likely means a closer final result for Robert Morris in their second road test in the state of Ohio this season. I’ll take the Colonials and the points.
CBB BETTING PREDICTION: ROBERT MORRIS +20.5
