It will be a battle between MEAC opponents when the Coppin State Eagles (2-15, 2-0 MEAC) welcome the Norfolk State Spartans (7-10, 2-0 MEAC) to Physical Education Complex. The game is scheduled to get underway at 4 p.m. ET on Saturday, January 12, 2019.
Norfolk State Spartans at Coppin State Eagles ATS Prediction
In the Spartans’ last matchup, they topped the Florida A&M Rattlers, 72-62. Norfolk State’s free throw rate was their biggest advantage over Florida A&M. The Spartans had a rate of 0.347 (above their season average of 0.270), while the Rattlers posted a mark of 0.204 (below the 0.278 mark opponents have averaged against Norfolk State this season). Norfolk State received a boost from Jordan Butler, who put up 10 points and 10 rebounds.
The Eagles were victorious over the Delaware State Hornets in their last contest, 64-60. One of Coppin State’s biggest advantages was getting to the free throw line. They had 35 free throw attempts, while Delaware State had just 12. Dejuan Clayton was the game’s top scorer with 23 points on 6-for-11 shooting from the field.
After the Spartans won the sole game against the Eagles last season, 75-67, this will be the first matchup of the year between these two teams. The Spartans had a much better offensive rebounding percentage (38.9 vs. 15.4) and had a better free throw rate (0.283 vs. 0.268).
This has potential to be a sloppy game for the offense of Coppin State. Coppin State ranks 340th in the NCAA in ball protection (turnover percentage of 23.3 percent), while the pesky defense of Norfolk State forces the 88th-most turnovers in the NCAA (21.4 percent).
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Notes
Betting Notes:
Norfolk State ranks 30th in steals allowed per game (5.2) while Coppin State ranks 157th (7.6).
The Eagles average 24.9 three pointers per game, which ranks 74th in the NCAA. The Spartans rank 184th in three pointers allowed per game (24.1).
Norfolk State ranks 157th in rebounds per game (35.4) while Coppin State ranks 228th in rebounds allowed per game (38.9).
The Spartans rank 28th in blocks per game (4.8) while the Eagles rank 96th (3.2).
Norfolk State ranks 180th in assists per game (12.1) while Coppin State ranks 233rd (8.8).
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The Spartans’ average margin of victory in their last five games has been 0.2, down from 1.6 for the season.
During their last five games, the Eagles have scored an average of 60.0 points per game (1.6 above their season average) and allowed an average of 69.0 points per game (9.5 below their season average).
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