Robert Morris vs Oakland Picks and Prediction – 1/4/2025

On Saturday, the Robert Morris Colonials (9-5) face off against the Oakland Golden Grizzlies (4-10) at OU Credit Union O’rena in Rochester, Michigan. Get ready for the college basketball season with our college basketball picks.

Oakland comes into this matchup on a three-game losing streak and has lost four of their last five games prior to their game against Milwaukee. During their 92-62 defeat against Arkansas, Tuburu Naivalurua stood out for the Golden Grizzlies by scoring 18 points. This season, the team's top scorer is Allen Mukeba, who averages 13.4 points per game. Following closely, Naivalurua serves as the second-highest scorer, maintaining an average of 11.8 points per game. Additionally, Naivalurua excels in rebounding, leading the team with an average of 7.9 rebounds per game. On the playmaking front, Jaylen Jones leads the Golden Grizzlies in assists, averaging 3.6 assists per game. Defensively, the team has struggled in recent games, conceding an average of 81.6 points over their last five games. Oakland is eager to break their current losing streak and strive for an even conference record. Overall, the Golden Grizzlies score an average of 64.6 points per game this season.

Robert Morris enters this game on a three-game winning streak and has won three of their last five games prior to their game against Detroit Mercy. In an intense triple-overtime thriller, the Colonials emerged victorious with a 97-93 triumph over Northern Kentucky, largely thanks to an impressive performance by Amarion Dickerson, who racked up 27 points. This season, Robert Morris is spearheaded by the scoring prowess of Alvaro Folgueiras, who tops the team in points with an average of 13.4 per game. Both Kam Woods and Amarion Dickerson contribute significantly as the second-leading scorers, each averaging 12.4 points throughout the season. On the defensive end, Alvaro Folgueiras also dominates the boards, securing an average of 11.4 rebounds per game. Kam Woods showcases his playmaking skills by leading the team in assists, averaging 4.8 assists per contest. Over their last five games, the Colonials have been in excellent form, scoring an average of 78 points per game. They aim to continue this winning momentum as they prepare for an away game against the Oakland Golden Grizzlies. Overall, Robert Morris manages to score an average of 73.9 points per game this season.

Oakland has faced a challenging start to the season, losing ten out of their initial fourteen games. However, they have shown some resilience at home by securing victories in two out of their three games on their own court. On the other hand, Robert Morris has struggled on the road, losing four of their first five away games, with their defense conceding an average of over 80 points per game. As both teams have been having a tough time recently, they are eager for a win to gain an advantage over their conference rivals. Final Score Prediction, Oakland Golden Grizzlies win 75-70.