The Coppin State Eagles (0-10) seek their first win when they meet the Tennessee State Tigers (2-5) at Physical Education Complex. The game is scheduled to get underway at 3 p.m. ET on Sunday, December 9, 2018.
Tennessee State Tigers vs. Coppin State Eagles ATS Prediction
In the Tigers’ last outing, they were defeated by the Lipscomb Bisons, 86-79. Lipscomb was successful at getting and making free throws. The Bisons made 27 of their 31 free throws (87.1 percent), while the Tigers were 11-13 (84.6 percent). Donte Fitzpatrick-Dorsey was the game’s high scorer with 26 points on 8-for-14 shooting.
The Eagles lost big to the Wisconsin Badgers in their last outing, 85-63. Wisconsin’s turnover percentage was their biggest advantage over Coppin State. The Badgers had a rate of 6.5, while the Eagles posted a mark of 17.5. With 15 points on 4-for-8 shooting, Lamar Morgan led Coppin State in scoring.
It might be a sloppy game for the Coppin State offense. Dating back to last season, Coppin State ranks 348th in the NCAA in ball protection (turnover percentage of 21.3 percent), while the pesky defense of Tennessee State has forced the 16th-most turnovers in the country (23.0 percent).
Tennessee State at Coppin State Betting Pick
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Notes
Betting Notes (2017-Present):
Tennessee State ranks 93rd in rebounds allowed per game (33.6) while Coppin State ranks 287th (41.1).
The Tigers rank 54th in steals per game (7.3) while the Eagles rank 245th (5.2).
Coppin State averages 26.8 three pointers per game, which ranks 47th in the NCAA. Tennessee State ranks 227th in three pointers allowed per game (24.0).
The Tigers rank 165th in assists allowed per game (13.5) while the Eagles rank 280th (14.9).
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