The Coppin State Eagles (0-3) are looking for their first victory when they meet the No. 4 Virginia Cavaliers (2-0) at John Paul Jones Arena. The game starts at 7 p.m. ET on Friday, November 16, 2018, and will air on ACC Network.
Coppin State Eagles vs. Virginia Cavaliers Betting Prediction
The Eagles are trying to rebound after their 77-58 loss to the Navy Midshipmen in their last game. Navy’s 12.3 turnover percentage was their largest advantage over Coppin State, who had a mark of 21.4. Lamar Morgan led Coppin State in scoring with 13 points on 4-for-13 shooting.
In the Cavaliers’ last matchup, they easily got past the George Washington Colonials, 76-57. The Cavaliers had a much better turnover percentage (16.5 vs. 22.5) and had a much better effective field goal percentage (0.618 vs. 0.467). With 20 points, seven assists and six rebounds, Virginia’s Ty Jerome put together a solid game.
Virginia could have their way on the offensive side of the ball as their high-octane offense goes up against one of the nation’s worst defenses. The Cavaliers rank 56th in offensive efficiency, while Coppin State ranks 275th in defensive efficiency dating back to last season. Ball protection could be troublesome for the Eagles. They rank 324th at avoiding errors (turnover percentage of 21.0 percent), while the Cavaliers have forced the 49th-most turnovers in the nation (opponents’ turnover percentage of 21.3 percent).
Coppin State Eagles vs. Virginia Cavaliers ATS Pick
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Notes
Betting Notes (2017-Present):
Virginia ranks first in assists allowed per game (8.8) while Coppin State ranks 217th (14.2).
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