The North Carolina A&T Aggies (9-9, 4-0 MEAC) will attempt to prolong their five-game winning streak against the Coppin State Eagles (3-17, 3-2 MEAC) at Corbett Sports Center. The game is scheduled to start at 7:30 p.m. ET on Monday, January 21, 2019.
Coppin State Eagles at North Carolina A&T Aggies ATS Prediction
The Eagles come in on a high note after defeating the North Carolina Central Eagles in their last outing, 64-60. Coppin State forced North Carolina Central into a turnover percentage of 23.7 (above their season average of 19.6). North Carolina Central, on the other hand, had an offensive rebounding percentage of 38.5 (above their season average of 33.3). Coppin State was lifted by Lamar Morgan, who put up 15 points and seven rebounds.
In the Aggies’ previous matchup, they defeated the Morgan State Bears, 57-53. North Carolina A&T had a turnover percentage of 12.3 (better than their season average of 17.4). Morgan State, meanwhile, had an offensive rebounding percentage of 48.4 (above their season average of 31.4). Ronald Jackson was the game’s top scorer with 21 points on 7-for-13 shooting from the field.
After the Aggies won the only contest against the Eagles last season, 60-47, these teams will battle for the first time this year. The Aggies made 16 of their 19 free throws (84.2 percent) and had a better effective field goal percentage (0.415 vs. 0.373).
Looking at effective field goal percentage, North Carolina A&T figures to have a considerable edge. The upper-echelon Aggies offense ranks 56th in the nation in that metric at 0.548, while the Coppin State defense is ranked 251st in effective field goal percentage allowed (0.518).
Coppin State at North Carolina A&T Odds Pick
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Notes
Betting Notes:
North Carolina A&T ranks 84th in assists per game (14.7) while Coppin State ranks 259th (8.7).
The Eagles rank 149th in rebounds per game (35.8) while the Aggies rank 277th (30.8).
North Carolina A&T ranks 115th in three pointers allowed per game (21.9) while Coppin State ranks 230th (25.3).
The Aggies average 6.7 steals per game, which ranks 99th in the nation. The Eagles rank 171st in steals allowed per game (7.5).
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The Eagles’ average margin of defeat in their last five games has been 0.4, down from 17.6 for the season.
During their last five games, the Aggies have scored an average of 80.2 points per game (7.0 above their season average) and allowed an average of 62.8 points per game (11.1 below their season average).
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