It will be a battle between MEAC opponents when the Coppin State Eagles (2-16, 2-1 MEAC) welcome the South Carolina State Bulldogs (3-15, 1-1 MEAC) to Physical Education Complex. The game is scheduled to begin at 7:30 p.m. ET on Monday, January 14, 2019.
South Carolina State Bulldogs at Coppin State Eagles Free Prediction
The Bulldogs come in on a high note after beating the Morgan State Bears in their last contest, 72-68. South Carolina State’s effective field goal percentage was their largest strength over Morgan State. The Bulldogs had a rate of 0.546 (above their season average of 0.466), while the Bears posted a mark of 0.455 (below the 0.566 mark opponents have averaged against South Carolina State this season). South Carolina State was lifted by Jahmari Etienne, who led the team in scoring with 18 points on 7-for-11 shooting.
In the Eagles’ previous game, they lost to the Norfolk State Spartans, 80-66. Norfolk State’s 17.5 turnover percentage was their biggest advantage over Coppin State, who had a mark of 22.7. The Spartans’ mark was better than their season average of 18.1, while the Eagles’ was above the 18.7 mark opponents have averaged against Norfolk State this season. Coppin State’s Dejuan Clayton had a solid game, leading both teams in scoring with 23 points on 7-for-15 shooting.
The aggressive South Carolina State offense could be living from the free throw line in this battle. The Bulldogs rank 47th in the NCAA with a free throw attempt (FTA) rate of 0.282, while Coppin State ranks 202nd in FTA rate allowed (0.238).
After the Eagles won both meetings against the Bulldogs last season, this will be the first matchup of the year between these two teams. In the most recent game, Coppin State won 84-60. The Eagles made 12 of their 15 free throws (80.0 percent) and had a much better effective field goal percentage (0.632 vs. 0.465).
South Carolina State Bulldogs vs. Coppin State Eagles Betting Pick
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Notes
Betting Notes:
Coppin State ranks 80th in three pointers attempted per game (24.8) while South Carolina State ranks 272nd (15.9).
The Bulldogs rank 75th in rebounds allowed per game (33.4) while the Eagles rank 235th (38.4).
South Carolina State ranks 232nd in assists per game (10.6) while Coppin State ranks 245th (8.7).
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The Bulldogs’ average margin of defeat in their last five games has been 9.2, up from 8.9 for the season.
During their last five games, the Eagles have scored an average of 60.6 points per game (1.8 above their season average) and allowed an average of 69.0 points per game (9.6 below their season average).
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