The Coppin State Eagles (7-24, 7-9 MEAC) will be in the Mid-Eastern Conference Tourney at Norfolk Scope Arena when they take on the Morgan State Bears (9-20, 4-12 MEAC). Action gets underway at 8:30 p.m. ET on Tuesday, March 12, 2019.
Morgan State Bears vs. Coppin State Eagles ATS Odds
The Eagles have won both matchups against the Bears this season. Coppin State won 83-69. The Eagles’ 42.9 offensive rebounding percentage was their largest strength over the Bears, who had a rate of 25.5. Dejuan Clayton had a stellar game, with 16 points, eight assists and six rebounds.
This has potential to be a mistake-prone game for the Coppin State offense. Coppin State ranks 345th in the nation in ball protection (turnover percentage of 23.2 percent), while the gambling defense of Morgan State forces the ninth-most turnovers in the country (24.0 percent).
Morgan State Bears vs. Coppin State Eagles Free Pick
College Basketball Pick: SU Winner – Coppin State, ATS Winner – Coppin State, O/U – Over
Betting Notes:
- Coppin State ranks 54th in three pointers attempted per game (25.6) while Morgan State ranks 282nd (17.3).
- The Bears rank 48th in steals per game (7.5) while the Eagles rank 191st (5.3).
- Morgan State ranks 209th in assists per game (12.0) while Coppin State ranks 269th (9.5).
- The Eagles average 36.3 rebounds per game, which ranks 106th in the country. The Bears rank 279th in rebounds allowed per game (40.0).
- Coppin State ranks 33rd in blocks allowed per game (2.6) while Morgan State ranks 180th (5.3).
Bettings Trends:
- The Bears’ average margin of defeat in their last five games has been 1.6, down from 4.3 for the season.
- During their last five games, the Eagles have scored an average of 62.4 points per game (0.8 below their season average) and allowed an average of 68.0 points per game (7.9 below their season average).
