Robert Morris vs. IU Indianapolis betting: College basketball preview for Jan. 28

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Horizon League opponents meet when the Robert Morris Colonials (13-9, 5-6 Horizon League) host the IU Indianapolis Jaguars (6-16, 2-9 Horizon League) at UPMC Events Center, starting at 7 p.m. ET on Wednesday, January 28, 2026. The Colonials are 8.5-point favorites in the game. The over/under in the matchup is 158.5.

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Robert Morris vs. IU Indianapolis betting lines

  • Robert Morris moneyline odds to win: -450
  • IU Indianapolis moneyline odds to win: +341
  • Spread: Robert Morris (-8.5)
  • Total: 158.5

Robert Morris statistics, trends and more

As the home team

  • Against the spread, Robert Morris has fared better when playing at home, covering five times in nine home games, and six times in 11 road games.
  • Looking at point totals, the Colonials hit the over less often at home, as they’ve gone over the total five times in nine opportunities this season (55.6%). On the road, they have hit the over eight times in 11 opportunities (72.7%).
  • Robert Morris has won a lower percentage of its games as a moneyline favorite when playing at home, going 4-3 (.571). When playing on the road as a moneyline favorite, it sports a record of 3-1 (.750).

Recent trends

  • In their last 10 games, the Colonials have been racking up 80.8 points per game, an average that’s a little higher than the 78.1 they’ve scored over the course of the 2025-26 season.
  • Robert Morris has been less stingy on the defensive side of the ball lately, giving up 81.0 points per game during its past 10 contests compared to the 75.1 points per game its opponents average in the 2025-26 season.
  • Over their last 10 outings, the Colonials are making 1.2 more three-pointers per game than their season long average (9.9 compared to 8.7 season-long), while also shooting a higher percentage from beyond the arc in that span (40.7% compared to 36.3% season-long).

Robert Morris betting records this season

  • ATS Record: 11-9-0 (Home: 5-4-0; Away: 6-5-0)
  • ATS Record When Favored by 8.5+: 1-2-0 (As Favorite: 5-6-0; As Underdog: 6-3-0)
  • O-U-P: 13-7-0 (Home: 5-4-0; Away: 8-3-0)
  • Record When Moneyline Favorite: 7-4 (Home: 4-3; Away: 3-1)
  • Record When Moneyline Underdog: 4-5 (Home: 2-0; Away: 2-5)
Field Goal % Opp. Field Goal % Rebounds Opp. Rebounds Assists Turnovers
46.5 (116th in nation) 44.7 (230th) 35.0 (67th) 27.8 (29th) 17.7 (23rd) 12.1 (260th)

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IU Indianapolis statistics, trends and more

As the away team

  • IU Indianapolis’ winning percentage against the spread at home is .429 (3-4-0). On the road, it is .417 (5-7-0).
  • Jaguars games have gone above the over/under less often at home (one time out of seven) than away (six of 12) this season.
  • The Jaguars, when moneyline underdogs, have won a higher percentage of games at home (1-2) than away (2-9) this season.

Recent trends

  • The Jaguars are averaging 85.7 points per contest over their last 10 games, which is 0.2 fewer points than their average for the season (85.9).
  • IU Indianapolis has fared better defensively over its past 10 games, allowing 85.3 points per contest, 4.4 fewer points than its season average of 89.7 allowed.
  • Over their last 10 games, the Jaguars are draining 9.5 treys per contest, 0.5 fewer threes than their season average (10.0). They sport a better three-point percentage over their previous 10 games (31.9%) compared to their season average (31.6%).

IU Indianapolis betting records this season

  • ATS Record: 8-12-0 (Home: 3-4-0; Away: 5-7-0)
  • ATS Record When Underdog by 8.5+: 5-2-0 (As Favorite: 1-5-0; As Underdog: 7-7-0)
  • O-U-P: 7-13-0 (Home: 1-6-0; Away: 6-6-0)
  • Record When Moneyline Favorite: 1-5 (Home: 1-3; Away: 0-1)
  • Record When Moneyline Underdog: 3-11 (Home: 1-2; Away: 2-9)
Field Goal % Opp. Field Goal % Rebounds Opp. Rebounds Assists Turnovers
45.8 (150th in nation) 50.6 (363rd) 28.9 (324th) 36.7 (358th) 20.9 (second) 11.9 (244th)
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