It will be a matchup of two teams headed in opposite directions when the undefeated No. 21 Houston Cougars (11-0) take on the winless Coppin State Eagles (0-13) at Fertitta Center. The game starts at 4 p.m. ET on Sunday, December 23, 2018.
Coppin State Eagles vs. Houston Cougars ATS Prediction
The last time the Eagles played, they were dismantled by the Wisconsin Badgers, 85-63. Wisconsin’s turnover percentage was their biggest strength over Coppin State. The Badgers had a rate of 6.5, while the Eagles posted a mark of 17.5. Lamar Morgan led Coppin State in scoring with 15 points on 4-for-8 shooting.
The Cougars had no trouble getting past the Alabama A&M Bulldogs in their last game, 101-54. The Cougars had a much better free throw rate (0.197 vs. 0.056) and had a much better offensive rebounding percentage (33.3 vs. 12.1). Armoni Brooks was the top scorer from either team with 24 points on 9-for-13 shooting from the field.
Corey Davis Jr. has averaged 0 points over the last five games for Houston.
Houston could have their way on defense as they square off against one of the NCAA’s worst offenses. The Cougars currently rank 13th in effective field goal percentage allowed (0.430), while Coppin State is 349th in effective field goal percentage (0.425).
Coppin State at Houston Pick
Prediction: SU Winner – Houston, O/U – Over
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Notes
Betting Notes:
Houston ranks 18th in rebounds per game (41.1) while Coppin State ranks 207th (33.8).
The Cougars rank 29th in assists allowed per game (10.5) while the Eagles rank 214th (16.2).
Houston averages 26.7 three pointers per game, which ranks 38th in the NCAA. Coppin State ranks 190th in three pointers allowed per game (24.4).
The Cougars rank 90th in steals per game (6.9) while the Eagles rank 167th in steals allowed per game (7.8).
Houston ranks 39th in blocks per game (4.7) while Coppin State ranks 104th (3.2).
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The Eagles’ average margin of defeat in their last five games has been 29.6, up from 24.1 for the season.
During their last five games, the Cougars have scored an average of 79.2 points per game (5.3 above their season average) and allowed an average of 58.4 points per game (0.9 below their season average).
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