The Coppin State Eagles (1-15, 1-0 MEAC) will attempt to snap their 15-game losing streak when they meet the Delaware State Hornets (3-11, 0-1 MEAC) at Memorial Hall. The game is scheduled to start at 7:30 p.m. ET on Monday, January 7, 2019.
Coppin State Eagles at Delaware State Hornets Free Prediction
The Eagles are trying to rebound after their 85-63 loss to the Wisconsin Badgers in their last outing. Wisconsin’s 6.5 turnover percentage was their largest advantage over Coppin State, who had a rate of 17.5. Lamar Morgan was Coppin State’s leading scorer with 15 points on 4-for-8 shooting.
In the Hornets’ last outing, they got blown out by the East Carolina Pirates, 81-56. One of East Carolina’s biggest strengths was getting to the free throw line. They had 27 free throw attempts, while Delaware State had 18. With 22 points on 8-for-17 shooting, Saleik Edwards was the top scorer from either team.
After the Hornets won the lone contest against the Eagles last season, 69-51, these teams will meet for the first time this year. The Hornets knocked down 15 of their 17 free throws (88.2 percent) and had a much better turnover percentage (14.0 vs. 19.8).
It will be a battle of conflicting styles as the up-and-down Hornets will look to push the more half-court-oriented Eagles. The Hornets rank 38th in possessions per game while the Eagles are 158th.
Coppin State Eagles at Delaware State Hornets ATS Pick
Prediction: SU Winner – Delaware State, O/U – Over
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Notes
Betting Notes:
Delaware State averages 27.0 three pointers per game, which ranks 37th in the NCAA. Coppin State ranks 227th in three pointers allowed per game (26.2).
The Eagles average 35.9 rebounds per game, which ranks 143rd in the nation. The Hornets rank 262nd in rebounds allowed per game (44.0).
Delaware State ranks 79th in steals per game (7.1) while Coppin State ranks 157th in steals allowed per game (7.6).
The Eagles rank 101st in blocks per game (3.3) while the Hornets rank 149th in blocks allowed per game (4.4).
Delaware State ranks 213th in assists per game (11.3) while Coppin State ranks 244th (9.0).
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The Eagles’ average margin of defeat in their last five games has been 29.6, up from 21.6 for the season.
During their last five games, the Hornets have scored an average of 63.6 points per game (0.5 below their season average) and allowed an average of 79.4 points per game (1.8 below their season average).
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