It will be a battle between MEAC opponents when the South Carolina State Bulldogs (5-20, 3-6 MEAC) welcome the Coppin State Eagles (5-20, 5-5 MEAC) to the Smith-Hammond-Middleton Center. The game is scheduled to begin at 7:30 p.m. ET on Monday, February 11, 2019.
Coppin State Eagles vs. South Carolina State Bulldogs ATS Prediction
The Eagles are trying to rebound after their 71-62 loss to the Savannah State Tigers in their last contest. Savannah State’s rebounding was their biggest advantage. The Tigers had more offensive rebounds (13 vs. one) and total rebounds (44 vs. 34). Dejuan Clayton put together a good outing for Coppin State, contributing 19 points and six assists.
In the Bulldogs’ last game, they defeated the Morgan State Bears, 85-81. The Bulldogs made 22 of their 25 free throws (88.0 percent) and held the Bears to an offensive rebounding percentage of 23.1 (below their season average of 31.6). Damni Applewhite was the top scorer from either team with 21 points on 7-for-15 shooting from the field.
This is the second game of the season between these two teams. In the first, the Eagles lost 70-68. Chad Andrews-Fulton led both teams with 19 points and also put up seven rebounds. South Carolina State had a much better turnover percentage (13.3 vs. 19.3). Coppin State, on the other hand, did an excellent job of converting from the free throw line (19-24; 79.2 percent).
The offensive glass could be a solid edge for South Carolina State in this contest. The Bulldogs are among the country’s elite on the offensive glass, ranking 51st in offensive rebounding percentage at 33.1 percent. Meanwhile, Coppin State ranks 217th in the nation at corralling defensive rebounds with a defensive rebounding percentage of 71.0 percent.
Coppin State vs. South Carolina State ATS Pick
Prediction: SU Winner – South Carolina State, ATS Winner – South Carolina State, O/U – Under
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Notes
Betting Notes:
Coppin State ranks 64th in three pointers attempted per game (25.4) while South Carolina State ranks 291st (17.2).
The Bulldogs rank 75th in rebounds allowed per game (33.1) while the Eagles rank 270th (39.0).
Coppin State ranks 49th in blocks allowed per game (2.8) while South Carolina State ranks 124th (3.6).
The Bulldogs rank 242nd in assists per game (10.9) while the Eagles rank 264th (9.6).
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The Eagles’ average margin of defeat in their last five games has been 2.8, down from 14.7 for the season.
During their last five games, the Bulldogs have scored an average of 74.2 points per game (5.0 above their season average) and allowed an average of 76.0 points per game (0.1 below their season average).
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