Robert Morris vs Northern Kentucky Prediction, Picks & Odds | 17 Jan 2026

College Basketball Betting Preview: Robert Morris vs Northern Kentucky

The Robert Morris Colonials square off against the Northern Kentucky Norse, with tip-off scheduled for 19:00 on Saturday, January 17.

You can get -110 that there are Over 154.5 points and there’s plenty of juice in those odds. Robert Morris and NKU should be able to keep the score ticking for our prediction to win.

Robert Morris Colonials were defeated in their previous game. On the road, they suffered a 96-93 reverse against IU Indianapolis Jaguars.

Northern Kentucky Norse won their last game, beating Detroit Mercy Titans at home. It was a 96-71 win.

Head-to-Head Statistics

The last head-to-head saw NKU claim a 79-77 win over Robert Morris. The previous 10 games featuring these teams have resulted in seven NKU victories.

NCAAB	Overall	PF	PA	N. Pts	Home	Away	Strk
Robert Morris	22-11	2555	2379	176	14-4	8-7	1L
Northern Kentucky	20-14	2827	2634	193	12-5	8-9	1L

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Robert Morris vs Northern Kentucky Prediction & Picks

This expert Robert Morris vs Northern Kentucky betting breakdown features our match prediction, a correct score pick and a carefully constructed bet builder to guide your wagers.

Game Prediction

The total line looks to be on the low side at 154.5. There’s a strong chance that the college rivals will conspire to go above the line and we’re backing Over at -110.

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Key Robert Morris vs Northern Kentucky stats:

• The 154.5 line has been covered in 4 of the last 5 Robert Morris games.
• The 154.5 line has been covered in 6 of the last 10 Robert Morris games.
• The 154.5 line has been covered in the last 3 Robert Morris games on the road.
• The 154.5 line has been covered in 4 of the last 5 NKU games at home.
• The 154.5 line has been covered in 7 of the last 10 NKU games.
• The 154.5 line has been covered in the last 2 NKU games.
• The 154.5 line has been covered in the last 3 games between these teams.

Over 154.5 Probability

According to the best betting apps, our pick has a 52.4% chance of delivering a return. However, our cappers have this figure between 55-60% based on their in-depth research. It's therefore regarded as a value wager.

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Our Game Prediction

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Correct Score Prediction

Robert Morris 75 - 85 Northern Kentucky

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Robert Morris vs Northern Kentucky Odds

The odds and lines below are updated regularly and may differ from the prices shown in our picks, which are captured at the time of publication.

For this college game, the sportsbooks’ Moneyline betting odds mean Northern Kentucky are -294 favorites to win and that means a 75% chance of landing a victory. If you’re looking for an alternative angle, Robert Morris are trading at +225.

There is a spread of 6.5 and total points has a line of 154.5. There are many ways to bet on basketball including the Totals. There’s an opportunity to bet Over 154.5 at -112.

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Moneyline

Robert Morris

+225

NKU

-294

Point Spread

Robert Morris +6.5

-114

NKU -6.5

-106

Total Points

Under 154.5

-108

Over 154.5

-112

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Robert Morris Stats

Northern Kentucky Stats

Moneyline

• 5 wins and 5 defeats in the last 10 games
• 4 wins and 6 defeats in the last 10 games on the road

Moneyline

• 7 wins and 3 defeats in the last 10 games
• 8 wins and 2 defeats in the last 10 home games

Point Spread

• +6.5 Betting Line: Have covered the spread in 9 of the last 10 games
• +6.5 Betting Line on the Road: Have covered the spread in 7 of the last 10 games on the road

Point Spread

• -6.5 Betting Line: Have covered the spread in 5 of the last 10 games
• -6.5 Betting Line at Home: Have covered the spread in 8 of the last 10 home games

Total Points

• Game Totals: An average of 158.40 pts in the previous 10 games
• Game Totals on the Road: An average of 158.00 pts in the previous 10 games on the road
• Over 154.5: Covered in 6 of the previous 10 games
• Over 154.5 on the Road: Covered in 6 of the previous 10 games on the road
• Team Totals: Have scored an average of 78.80 pts and allowed 79.60 pts in the last 10 games
• Team Totals on the Road: Have scored an average of 76.30 pts and allowed 81.70 pts in the last 10 games on the road

Total Points

• Game Totals: An average of 157.80 pts in the previous 10 games
• Game Totals at Home: An average of 159.90 pts in the previous 10 home games
• Over 154.5: Covered in 7 of the previous 10 games
• Over 154.5 at Home: Covered in 6 of the previous 10 home games
• Team Totals: Have scored an average of 83.60 pts and allowed 74.20 pts in the last 10 games
• Team Totals at Home: Have scored an average of 85.80 pts and allowed 74.10 pts in the last 10 home games

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Horizon League	Overall	PF	PA	N. Pts	Home	Away	Strk
Wright State	23-11	2745	2497	248	14-5	9-6	5W
Robert Morris	22-11	2555	2379	176	14-4	8-7	1L
Northern Kentucky	20-14	2827	2634	193	12-5	8-9	1L
Green Bay	18-15	2469	2470	-1	10-5	8-10	1L
Detroit	17-15	2471	2475	-4	9-5	8-10	1L
Fort Wayne	17-15	2499	2467	32	11-4	6-11	1L
Oakland	16-16	2642	2612	30	7-6	9-10	2L
Youngstown State	15-17	2495	2336	159	11-5	4-12	3L
Milwaukee	12-20	2438	2548	-110	9-6	3-14	1L
Cleveland State	11-22	2631	2836	-205	8-8	3-14	1L
IU Indy	7-25	2673	2825	-152	5-9	2-16	7L

• Overall = Overall Wins-Losses
• PF = Total Points For
• PA = Total Points Against
• N. Pts = Point Differential
• Home = Home Record
• Away = Away Record
• Strk = Current Streak

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