Who's Playing

Northern Kentucky @ Robert Morris

Current Records: Northern Kentucky 14-9; Robert Morris 11-12

What to Know

The Northern Kentucky Norse have enjoyed the comforts of home their last four games, but now they must head out on the road. The Norse and the Robert Morris Colonials will face off in a Horizon League battle at 7 p.m. ET Thursday at UPMC Events Center. Bragging rights belong to NKU for now since they're up 4-1 across their past five matchups.

NKU was just a bucket shy of a win on Saturday and fell 75-74 to the Wisconsin-Milwaukee Panthers.

Meanwhile, even if it wasn't a dominant performance, Robert Morris beat the Oakland Golden Grizzlies 68-63 on Sunday.

Barring any buzzer beaters, NKU is expected to win a tight contest. But bettors beware: they are only 4-12 against the spread when favored.

NKU is now 14-9 while the Colonials sit at 11-12. Robert Morris is 5-5 after wins this year, and the Norse are 6-2 after losses.

How To Watch

  • When: Thursday at 7 p.m. ET
  • Where: UPMC Events Center -- Moon Township, Pennsylvania
  • Follow: CBS Sports App

Odds

The Norse are a slight 1-point favorite against the Colonials, according to the latest college basketball odds.

The line on this game has moved a bit since it opened, as it started out with the Colonials as a 1-point favorite.

Over/Under: -110

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Series History

Northern Kentucky have won four out of their last five games against Robert Morris.

  • Dec 03, 2022 - Northern Kentucky 60 vs. Robert Morris 56
  • Feb 24, 2022 - Northern Kentucky 78 vs. Robert Morris 64
  • Jan 15, 2022 - Robert Morris 74 vs. Northern Kentucky 64
  • Jan 23, 2021 - Northern Kentucky 79 vs. Robert Morris 74
  • Jan 22, 2021 - Northern Kentucky 81 vs. Robert Morris 76