Coppin State Eagles at Savannah State Tigers Betting Prediction 02/09/19

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The Coppin State Eagles (5-19, 5-4 MEAC) will be at Tiger Arena to take on the Savannah State Tigers (7-15, 4-4 MEAC) in a MEAC matchup. The game begins at 6 p.m. ET on Saturday, February 9, 2019.

Coppin State Eagles vs. Savannah State Tigers Betting Odds

Both teams were triumphant in their last game. The Tigers beat the Maryland Eastern Shore Hawks 68-63, while the Eagles won a close one over the Morgan State Bears 73-71.

The Eagles had an effective field goal percentage of 0.492 (above their season average of 0.438) and had an offensive rebounding percentage of 37.2 (above their season average of 25.6). The Tigers, meanwhile, held the Hawks to an offensive rebounding percentage of 20.0 (below the 35.0 mark opponents have averaged against Savannah State this season). The Hawks also had a turnover percentage of 21.7 (above their season average of 18.0). Savannah State was lifted by Zach Sellers, who put up 19 points. Meanwhile, Dejuan Clayton had a good game for Coppin State, recording 16 points, eight assists and six rebounds.

In their first matchup this year, Clayton led the Eagles to a 73-67 win. He scored a game-high 23 points. One of Coppin State’s biggest strengths was getting to the charity stripe. They had 26 free throw attempts, while Savannah State had 25.

Coppin State Eagles vs. Savannah State Tigers Pick

Basketball Pick: SU Winner – Savannah State, ATS Winner – Savannah State, O/U – Over

Betting Notes:

  • Savannah State averages 38.2 rebounds per game, which ranks 52nd in the country. Coppin State ranks 263rd in rebounds allowed per game (38.8).
  • The Tigers rank 28th in steals per game (8.0) while the Eagles rank 185th (5.2).
  • Coppin State averages 3.5 blocks per game, which is ranked 96th in the country. Savannah State ranks 116th in blocks allowed per game (3.5).
  • The Tigers average 40.1 three pointers per game, which ranks first in the country. The Eagles rank 210th in three pointers allowed per game (24.2).
  • Savannah State ranks 65th in assists per game (15.0) while Coppin State ranks 262nd (9.5).

Bettings Trends:

  • The Eagles’ average margin of defeat in their last five games has been 0.2, down from 14.9 for the season.
  • During their last five games, the Tigers have scored an average of 78.0 points per game (1.3 above their season average) and allowed an average of 77.6 points per game (14.2 below their season average).