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Robert Morris @ Oakland

Current Records: Robert Morris 2-9; Oakland 7-4

What to Know

The Robert Morris Colonials are 1-3 against the Oakland Golden Grizzlies since December of 2015, but they'll have a chance to close the gap a little bit Thursday. The Colonials and Oakland will face off in a Horizon League battle at 7 p.m. ET at Athletics Center Orena. The teams split their matchups last year, with Robert Morris winning the first 88-82 at home on the road and Oakland taking the second 86-81.

Robert Morris was expected to lose against the St. Francis (Pa.) Red Flash last Wednesday, but instead they received a nice stocking stuffer. Robert Morris was able to grind out a solid win over St. Francis (Pa.), winning 75-67. It took eight tries, but Robert Morris can finally say that they have a victory on the road.

Meanwhile, Oakland received a tough blow last week as they fell 90-78 to the Michigan State Spartans. Oakland's defeat came about despite a quality game from guard Jalen Moore, who dropped a double-double on 25 points and 11 dimes in addition to six boards.

Robert Morris is the clear underdog, so they're hoping it's the size of the fight that determines this one. Those who got lucky with them against the spread last week might want to hold off on placing bets this time since the team has yet to string together back-to-back wins against the spread.

Robert Morris' win lifted them to 2-9 while Oakland's loss dropped them down to 7-4. We'll see if Robert Morris can repeat their recent success or if the Golden Grizzlies bounce back and reverse their fortune.

How To Watch

  • When: Thursday at 7 p.m. ET
  • Where: Athletics Center Orena -- Oakland, Michigan
  • Follow: CBS Sports App

Odds

The Golden Grizzlies are a big 13.5-point favorite against the Colonials, according to the latest college basketball odds.

The oddsmakers had a good feel for the line for this one, as the game opened with the Golden Grizzlies as a 14.5-point favorite.

Over/Under: -110

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Series History

Oakland have won three out of their last four games against Robert Morris.

  • Feb 13, 2021 - Oakland 86 vs. Robert Morris 81
  • Feb 12, 2021 - Robert Morris 88 vs. Oakland 82
  • Dec 10, 2016 - Oakland 74 vs. Robert Morris 53
  • Dec 05, 2015 - Oakland 92 vs. Robert Morris 74