The North Carolina Central Eagles (8-9, 3-0 MEAC) will attempt to lengthen their five-game home winning streak in a matchup against the Coppin State Eagles (2-17, 2-2 MEAC) at McDougald-McLendon Gymnasium. The game is scheduled to begin at 4 p.m. ET on Saturday, January 19, 2019.
Coppin State Eagles at North Carolina Central Eagles Betting Prediction
In Coppin State’s last outing, they were topped by the South Carolina State Bulldogs, 70-68. South Carolina State’s 13.3 turnover percentage was their largest advantage over Coppin State, who had a rate of 19.3. Chad Andrews-Fulton was the top scorer from either team with 19 points on 7-for-8 shooting.
North Carolina Central won a close one over the Delaware State Hornets in its last contest, 71-70. North Carolina Central made 14 of their 19 free throws (73.7 percent) and had an offensive rebounding percentage of 37.0 (above their season average of 33.1). Raasean Davis was the top scorer from either team with 25 points on 12-for-12 shooting from the field.
After North Carolina Central won both meetings against Coppin State last season, these teams will clash for the first time this year. In the last matchup, North Carolina Central won 60-48. North Carolina Central had a much better free throw rate (0.412 vs. 0.245) and had a much better offensive rebounding percentage (31.6 vs. 26.3).
Coppin State Eagles vs. North Carolina Central Eagles Pick
Pick: SU Winner – North Carolina Central, O/U – Under
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Notes
Betting Notes:
North Carolina Central ranks 15th in rebounds allowed per game (30.6) while Coppin State ranks 235th (38.4).
North Carolina Central ranks 68th in assists per game (15.0) while Coppin State ranks 234th (8.7).
Coppin State ranks 77th in three pointers attempted per game (24.8) while North Carolina Central ranks 226th (19.5).
North Carolina Central averages 7.2 steals per game, which ranks 73rd in the NCAA. Coppin State ranks 153rd in steals allowed per game (7.6).
Bettings Trends:
Coppin State’s average margin of defeat in their last five games has been 2.6, down from 18.8 for the season.
During their last five games, North Carolina Central has scored an average of 71.2 points per game (0.9 below their season average) and allowed an average of 59.0 points per game (8.2 below their season average).
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