The Coppin State Eagles (0-12) seek their first win when they take on the Louisiana-Monroe Warhawks (6-4) at Fant-Ewing Coliseum. The game starts at 8 p.m. ET on Friday, December 21, 2018.
Coppin State Eagles at Louisiana-Monroe Warhawks ATS Prediction
The Eagles are trying to rebound after their 85-63 loss to the Wisconsin Badgers in their last game. Wisconsin’s 6.5 turnover percentage was their biggest strength over Coppin State, who had a rate of 17.5. Lamar Morgan led Coppin State in scoring with 15 points on 4-for-8 shooting.
In the Warhawks’ previous game, they beat the Jackson State Tigers, 75-66. The Warhawks had a better free throw rate (0.302 vs. 0.232) and had a better effective field goal percentage (0.557 vs. 0.473). Daishon Smith was the top scorer from either team with 24 points on 6-for-8 shooting from the field.
Travis Munnings has averaged 0 points over the last five games for Louisiana-Monroe.
When considering effective field goal percentage, Louisiana-Monroe figures to have a significant edge. The Warhawks defense ranks 44th in effective field goal percentage allowed (0.455), while the Coppin State offense is ranked 350th in effective field goal percentage (0.417).
Coppin State vs. Louisiana-Monroe Odds Pick
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Notes
Betting Notes:
Louisiana-Monroe ranks 24th in steals allowed per game (5.1) while Coppin State ranks 157th (8.0).
The Eagles rank 61st in three pointers attempted per game (25.3) while the Warhawks rank 142nd in three pointers allowed per game (22.9).
Louisiana-Monroe ranks 154th in assists per game (12.6) while Coppin State ranks 226th (8.9).
The Eagles rank 100th in blocks per game (3.3) while the Warhawks rank 135th in blocks allowed per game (4.2).
Coppin State ranks 193rd in rebounds per game (34.0) while Louisiana-Monroe ranks 224th in rebounds allowed per game (39.0).
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The Eagles’ average margin of defeat in their last five games has been 29.6, up from 24.7 for the season.
During their last five games, the Warhawks have scored an average of 71.2 points per game (2.5 below their season average) and allowed an average of 68.4 points per game (1.4 above their season average).
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