It will be a battle between MEAC opponents when the Coppin State Eagles (3-18, 3-3 MEAC) welcome the Florida A&M Rattlers (6-14, 3-2 MEAC) to Physical Education Complex. The game gets underway at 4 p.m. ET on Saturday, January 26, 2019.
Florida A&M Rattlers vs. Coppin State Eagles Betting Prediction
In the Rattlers’ last matchup, they beat the Delaware State Hornets, 60-47. Florida A&M’s free throw rate was their largest strength over Delaware State. The Rattlers had a rate of 0.220 (above their season average of 0.177), while the Hornets posted a mark of 0.119 (below their season average of 0.158). With 21 points on 7-for-17 shooting, Justin Ravenel was the game’s leading scorer.
The Eagles were beaten by the North Carolina A&T Aggies in their last outing, 80-71. One of North Carolina A&T’s largest advantages was getting to the free throw line. They made 25 trips to the line, while Coppin State went just 13 times. With 35 points on 11-for-18 shooting, Lamar Morgan was the game’s high scorer.
It might be a mistake-prone game for the Coppin State offense. Coppin State ranks 335th in the country in ball protection (turnover percentage of 23.0 percent), while the ball-hawking defense of Florida A&M forces the 36th-most turnovers in the nation (22.7 percent).
After the Eagles won the lone contest against the Rattlers last season, 79-78, this will be the first matchup of the year between these two teams. The Eagles had a better offensive rebounding percentage (27.8 vs. 23.1) and had a better free throw rate (0.333 vs. 0.288).
Florida A&M Rattlers at Coppin State Eagles ATS Pick
Prediction: SU Winner – Florida A&M, O/U – Under
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Notes
Betting Notes:
Coppin State ranks 148th in rebounds per game (35.5) while Florida A&M ranks 264th (30.8).
Bettings Trends:
The Rattlers have outscored opponents by an average of 3.2 points in their last five games. On the season, Florida A&M has been defeated by an average of 6.8 points.
During their last five games, the Eagles have scored an average of 66.6 points per game (6.5 above their season average) and allowed an average of 70.0 points per game (7.3 below their season average).
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