The Northern Kentucky Norse (14-6, 6-3 Horizon League) host the Robert Morris Colonials (11-8, 3-5 Horizon League) after winning three home games in a row. The Norse are favored by 6.5 points in the matchup, which begins at 7 p.m. ET on Saturday, January 17, 2026. The matchup has a point total of 154.5.
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Northern Kentucky Cover -6.5 vs Robert Morris -108
Northern Kentucky vs. Robert Morris betting lines
- Northern Kentucky moneyline odds to win: -270
- Robert Morris moneyline odds to win: +217
- Spread: Northern Kentucky (-6.5)
- Total: 154.5
Northern Kentucky statistics, trends and more
As the home team
- Northern Kentucky has a better record against the spread when playing at home (6-3-0) than it does in away games (3-5-0).
- The Norse have eclipsed the total less consistently when playing at home, hitting the over in five of nine home matchups (55.6%). On the road, they have hit the over in six of eight games (75%).
- As a moneyline favorite, Northern Kentucky has won a higher percentage of its games when playing at home (.778) compared to road games (.500).
Recent trends
- On the offensive side of the ball, the Norse have struggled over their last 10 games, scoring 83.6 points per contest over that stretch compared to the 84.7 they’ve put up over the course of this year.
- The last 10 games have seen Northern Kentucky give up 0.7 fewer points per game (74.2) than its season-long average (74.9).
- The Norse are trending down from beyond the arc during their last 10 outings, making 9.1 threes per game and shooting 34.7% from long range compared to their season-long averages of 9.5 makes and 35.4% from distance in the 2025-26 season.
Northern Kentucky betting records this season
- ATS Record: 9-8-0 (Home: 6-3-0; Away: 3-5-0)
- ATS Record When Favored by 6.5+: 2-1-0 (As Favorite: 6-5-0; As Underdog: 3-3-0)
- O-U-P: 11-6-0 (Home: 5-4-0; Away: 6-2-0)
- Record When Moneyline Favorite: 8-3 (Home: 7-2; Away: 1-1)
- Record When Moneyline Underdog: 3-3 (Home: 0-0; Away: 3-3)
| Field Goal % | Opp. Field Goal % | Rebounds | Opp. Rebounds | Assists | Turnovers |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 48.0 (58th in nation) | 44.8 (243rd) | 32.6 (198th) | 30.1 (127th) | 16.1 (80th) | 11.9 (231st) |
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Robert Morris statistics, trends and more
As the away team
- In 2025-26 against the spread, Robert Morris has a better winning percentage at home (.571, 4-3-0 record) than away (.500, 5-5-0).
- Looking at the over/under, Colonials games have gone over four of seven times at home (57.1%), and seven of 10 away (70%).
- In 2025-26 as moneyline underdogs, the Colonials have a better winning percentage at home (1.000, 2-0 record) than away (.167, 1-5).
Recent trends
- The Colonials have played better offensively over their previous 10 games, putting up 78.8 points per contest, 1.3 more than their season average of 77.5.
- In its last 10 games, Robert Morris is allowing 79.6 points per game, 5.1 more points than its season average (74.5).
- The Colonials are draining 8.5 three-pointers per game in their past 10 games, which is 0.1 more than their average for the season (8.4). Likewise, they sport a better three-point percentage over their last 10 contests (36.3%) compared to their season average from three-point land (35.0%).
Robert Morris betting records this season
- ATS Record: 9-8-0 (Home: 4-3-0; Away: 5-5-0)
- ATS Record When Underdog by 6.5+: 1-2-0 (As Favorite: 4-5-0; As Underdog: 5-3-0)
- O-U-P: 11-6-0 (Home: 4-3-0; Away: 7-3-0)
- Record When Moneyline Favorite: 6-3 (Home: 3-2; Away: 3-1)
- Record When Moneyline Underdog: 3-5 (Home: 2-0; Away: 1-5)
| Field Goal % | Opp. Field Goal % | Rebounds | Opp. Rebounds | Assists | Turnovers |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 46.2 (131st in nation) | 44.6 (229th) | 34.8 (81st) | 27.6 (27th) | 17.4 (36th) | 11.9 (231st) |
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