It will be a battle between MEAC opponents when the Coppin State Eagles (3-19, 3-4 MEAC) welcome the Bethune-Cookman Wildcats (8-12, 3-3 MEAC) to Physical Education Complex. The game is scheduled to get underway at 7:30 p.m. ET on Monday, January 28, 2019.
Bethune-Cookman Wildcats at Coppin State Eagles Betting Prediction
The Wildcats are trying to rebound after their 77-71 loss to the Morgan State Bears in their last outing. One of Morgan State’s biggest strengths was getting to the charity stripe. They made 42 trips to the line, while Bethune-Cookman went 29 times. Cletrell Pope was the game’s high scorer with 24 points on 10-for-16 shooting.
The last time the Eagles were in action, they dropped a close one to the Florida A&M Rattlers, 72-70. Florida A&M’s rebounding was their largest advantage. The Rattlers had more offensive rebounds (14 vs. seven), defensive rebounds (27 vs. 20) and total rebounds (41 vs. 27). With 21 points on 7-for-11 shooting, Chad Andrews-Fulton was Coppin State’s leading scorer.
After the Wildcats won both matchups against the Eagles last season, these teams will clash for the first time this year. In the most recent contest, Bethune-Cookman won 89-85. One of Bethune-Cookman’s largest advantages was getting to the free throw line. They made 46 trips to the line, while Coppin State went just 20 times.
Both teams have had a player take their game to the next level over their last five games. Pope (15 points,13.2 rebounds) has been fantastic for the Wildcats while Dejuan Clayton (19 points,3.8 assists) has contributed greatly to the Eagles.
Coppin State might have trouble finding the bottom of the net as they square off against one of the country’s best defenses. Bethune-Cookman currently ranks 75th in defensive efficiency, while the Eagles rank 351st in offensive efficiency.
Bethune-Cookman Wildcats vs. Coppin State Eagles Pick
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Notes
Betting Notes:
Bethune-Cookman ranks 10th in rebounds per game (41.6) while Coppin State ranks 259th in rebounds allowed per game (38.5).
The Eagles rank 74th in three pointers attempted per game (24.9) while the Wildcats rank 230th (20.1).
Bethune-Cookman ranks 111th in assists per game (14.1) while Coppin State ranks 264th (8.8).
The Wildcats rank 61st in steals per game (7.4) while the Eagles rank 174th in steals allowed per game (7.4).
Coppin State blocks 3.3 opponent shots per game, which ranks 106th in the country. Bethune-Cookman ranks 137th in blocks allowed per game (3.9).
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The Wildcats’ average margin of victory in their last five games has been 7.2, up from 0.3 for the season.
During their last five games, the Eagles have scored an average of 67.8 points per game (7.3 above their season average) and allowed an average of 72.4 points per game (4.7 below their season average).
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