Robert Morris vs Detroit Mercy Picks and Prediction – 1/3/2025

The Robert Morris Colonials will be in Detroit, MI Thursday night for a matchup against Detroit Mercy. Robert Morris is playing well this season coming into Thursday with nine wins through 14 games played riding a three-game win streak following a four point triple overtime victory last time out. Offensively Robert Morris has done the work this season averaging 73.9 points and 41.5% shooting from the floor and have averaged 85 points per game over their last three victories. Defensively Robert Morris has been mediocre allowing 71.4 points per game overall despite giving up 93 in their last outing. For other college basketball news see our College Basketball Picks.

Alvaro Folgueiras leads Robert Morris this season averaging 13.4 points and 11.4 rebounds per game. Kam woods is second on the team averaging 12.4 points but has played just nine times this season. Amarion Dickerson also averages 12.4 points per game and Josh Omojafo is 4th on the team averaging 11.1 points per game. DJ Smith averages 8.7 points to go along with the team leading 2.8 assists.

The Detroit Mercy Titans return home Thursday night five games below .500 riding a lengthy losing streak coming into Thursday following a nine-point loss last time out. Offensively Detroit Mercy has been terrible this season averaging just 68.7 points per game overall on 40.5% shooting from the floor and have averaged just 60 points per game during their last five losses. Defensively Detroit Mercy has been outmatched giving up 74.9 points per game this season and have allowed 77.6 points per game during their last five outings.

Orlando Lovejoy leads Detroit Mercy this season averaging 14.9 points, 4.3 rebounds, and forces per game period Mak Manciel is second on the team averages 13.4 points per game this season but has played in just five games. Jared Lary averages 9.1 points and Legend Geeter chips in 8.7 points per game this season for the Titans.

Both teams have had some issues this year, but Detroit Mercy is well below .500 and will continue to struggle in this game. Take Robert Morris Thursday to do the work on both sides of the ball leading to the win and cover on the road. The Colonials will kick the year off with a road win and cover against Detroit Mercy. Final Score Prediction, Robert Morris Colonials win and cover 76-63.