The Morgan State Bears (8-13, 3-5 MEAC) will be at Physical Education Complex to clash with the Coppin State Eagles (4-19, 4-4 MEAC) in a MEAC matchup. Action begins at 4 p.m. ET on Saturday, February 2, 2019.
Morgan State Bears at Coppin State Eagles Betting Odds
In their last contest, the Eagles defeated the Bethune-Cookman Wildcats, 95-91, while the Bears were beaten by the Florida A&M Rattlers, 72-66.
Coppin State’s 0.391 free throw rate was their biggest advantage over Bethune-Cookman, who had a rate of 0.361. The Eagles’ mark was above their season average of 0.219. Morgan State, on the other hand, had an offensive rebounding percentage of 42.2 (above their season average of 30.9). Dejuan Clayton played a key role for Coppin State with 15 points, seven assists and five rebounds. Morgan State, meanwhile, was led by Stanley Davis, who finished with nine points and 10 rebounds.
This was a highly contested series last year, as the teams split their two games last season. In the last game, the Bears won 69-56. Morgan State’s effective field goal percentage was its largest advantage over Coppin State. The Bears had a rate of 0.545 while the Eagles posted a mark of 0.319. This is the first time these teams will meet this year.
It might be an error-filled game for the Coppin State offense. Coppin State ranks 329th in the nation in ball protection (turnover percentage of 22.7 percent), while the disruptive defense of Morgan State forces the 25th-most turnovers in the nation (23.4 percent).
Morgan State Bears at Coppin State Eagles ATS Pick
College Basketball Pick: SU Winner – Coppin State, ATS Winner – Coppin State, O/U – Under
Betting Notes:
- Coppin State ranks 72nd in three pointers attempted per game (24.9) while Morgan State ranks 287th (16.5).
- The Bears rank 192nd in assists per game (12.4) while the Eagles rank 262nd (9.3).
- Coppin State averages 3.3 blocks per game, which is ranked 107th in the nation. Morgan State ranks 167th in blocks allowed per game (5.2).
- The Bears rank 129th in rebounds per game (36.1) while the Eagles rank 259th in rebounds allowed per game (38.6).
- Morgan State ranks 53rd in steals per game (7.6) while Coppin State ranks 174th in steals allowed per game (7.4).
Bettings Trends:
- During their last five games, the Bears have scored an average of 69.8 points per game (4.9 above their season average) and allowed an average of 75.6 points per game (5.7 above their season average).
- The Eagles’ average margin of defeat in their last five games has been 1.0, down from 15.7 for the season.
