The Coppin State Eagles (0-8) welcome the UMBC Retrievers (4-4) to Physical Education Complex for their home opener. The game is scheduled to start at 7 p.m. ET on Monday, December 3, 2018.
UMBC Retrievers vs. Coppin State Eagles ATS Prediction
The Retrievers are hoping for a better outcome after their 78-60 loss to the Northern Kentucky Norse in their last game. Northern Kentucky’s 0.637 effective field goal percentage was their biggest strength over UMBC, who had a mark of 0.368. The Norse’s mark was above their season average of 0.580, while the Retrievers’ was below their season average of 0.490. Joe Sherburne was UMBC’s leading scorer with 18 points on 8-for-10 shooting.
In the Eagles’ previous matchup, they lost to the James Madison Dukes, 81-71. One of James Madison’s largest advantages was getting to the charity stripe. They had 35 free throw attempts, while Coppin State had just 13. Coppin State’s Cedric Council Jr. contributed nine points and 11 rebounds in the game.
The Retrievers won the lone contest against the Eagles last season, 81-74. UMBC did a fantastic job of getting to and converting from the charity stripe (19-25; 76.0 percent). Coppin State, on the other hand, had a better turnover percentage (14.8 vs. 16.5).
Coppin State might have trouble scoring as they go head-to-head against one of the nation’s best defenses. Since the 2017-18 season, UMBC ranks 30th in defensive efficiency while the Eagles rank 353rd in offensive efficiency.
UMBC Retrievers at Coppin State Eagles Odds Pick
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Notes
Betting Notes (2017-Present):
UMBC ranks 81st in assists per game (14.9) while Coppin State ranks 312th (10.4).
The Retrievers rank 28th in steals per game (7.7) while the Eagles rank 254th (5.2).
Coppin State averages 27.1 three pointers per game, which ranks 23rd in the country. UMBC ranks 241st in three pointers allowed per game (23.4).
The Retrievers rank 202nd in rebounds allowed per game (35.5) while the Eagles rank 330th (41.4).
Coppin State ranks 215th in blocks per game (2.7) while UMBC ranks 256th (2.3).
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