It will be a battle between MEAC opponents when the Coppin State Eagles (4-19, 4-4 MEAC) welcome the Morgan State Bears (8-13, 3-5 MEAC) to Physical Education Complex. The game begins at 4 p.m. ET on Saturday, February 2, 2019.
Morgan State Bears vs. Coppin State Eagles ATS Prediction
In the Bears’ last game, they were beaten by the Florida A&M Rattlers, 72-66. Florida A&M launched eight three pointers, making five of them (62.5 percent), while Morgan State was 3-11 (27.3 percent). Stanley Davis played well for Morgan State, contributing nine points and 10 rebounds.
The Eagles defeated the Bethune-Cookman Wildcats in their last outing, 95-91. Coppin State had a free throw rate of 0.391 (above their season average of 0.219). Bethune-Cookman, on the other hand, had a turnover percentage of 14.3 (better than their season average of 18.3). With 15 points, seven assists and five rebounds, Coppin State’s Dejuan Clayton had a solid game.
After splitting two games last season, these teams will battle for the first time this year. The Bears won the last matchup 69-56. Morgan State’s effective field goal percentage was its biggest strength over Coppin State. The Bears had a rate of 0.545 while the Eagles posted a mark of 0.319.
It could be a mistake-prone game for the Coppin State offense. Coppin State ranks 329th in the nation in ball protection (turnover percentage of 22.7 percent), while the gambling defense of Morgan State forces the 25th-most turnovers in the NCAA (23.4 percent).
Morgan State Bears vs. Coppin State Eagles ATS Pick
Prediction: SU Winner – Coppin State, ATS Winner – Coppin State, O/U – Under
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Notes
Betting Notes:
Coppin State ranks 72nd in three pointers attempted per game (24.9) while Morgan State ranks 287th (16.5).
The Bears rank 129th in rebounds per game (36.1) while the Eagles rank 259th in rebounds allowed per game (38.6).
Morgan State ranks 53rd in steals per game (7.6) while Coppin State ranks 174th in steals allowed per game (7.4).
The Bears rank 192nd in assists per game (12.4) while the Eagles rank 262nd (9.3).
Coppin State averages 3.3 blocks per game, which is ranked 107th in the NCAA. Morgan State ranks 167th in blocks allowed per game (5.2).
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The Bears’ average margin of defeat in their last five games has been 5.8, up from 5.0 for the season.
During their last five games, the Eagles have scored an average of 73.6 points per game (11.6 above their season average) and allowed an average of 74.6 points per game (3.1 below their season average).
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