The Bethune-Cookman Wildcats (8-12, 3-3 MEAC) will be at Physical Education Complex to challenge the Coppin State Eagles (3-19, 3-4 MEAC) in a MEAC matchup. The game begins at 7:30 p.m. ET on Monday, January 28, 2019.
Bethune-Cookman Wildcats at Coppin State Eagles Betting Odds
Both teams fell in their last outing. The Eagles lost a winnable game to the Florida A&M Rattlers, 72-70, while the Wildcats fell to the Morgan State Bears, 77-71.
Bethune-Cookman had an offensive rebounding percentage of 46.2 (above their season average of 33.1) while Coppin State forced Florida A&M into a turnover percentage of 27.4 (above their season average of 19.6). Coppin State was led by Chad Andrews-Fulton, who recorded 21 points and nine rebounds. Cletrell Pope fueled Bethune-Cookman with 24 points and 22 rebounds.
The Wildcats dominated this series last year, winning both contests. In the most recent matchup, Bethune-Cookman won 89-85. Bethune-Cookman did a fantastic job of getting and making free throws (36-46; 78.3 percent). Coppin State, meanwhile, had a better offensive rebounding percentage (28.6 vs. 25.0). This will be the first matchup of the year between these two teams.
The Wildcats’ Pope has been playing well over his last five games, averaging 15 points,13.2 rebounds per game. Meanwhile, Dejuan Clayton has averaged 19 points,3.8 assists during that same time frame for the Eagles.
The offense of Coppin State will go head-to-head against the top-notch defense of Bethune-Cookman. The Eagles currently rank 351st in offensive efficiency, while the Wildcats are 75th in defensive efficiency. The Wildcats figure to have the advantage on that side of the ball.
Bethune-Cookman Wildcats at Coppin State Eagles Free Pick
Free Prediction: SU Winner – Coppin State, O/U – Over
Betting Notes:
- Bethune-Cookman ranks 10th in rebounds per game (41.6) while Coppin State ranks 259th in rebounds allowed per game (38.5).
- The Wildcats rank 61st in steals per game (7.4) while the Eagles rank 174th in steals allowed per game (7.4).
- Coppin State blocks 3.3 opponent shots per game, which ranks 106th in the NCAA. Bethune-Cookman ranks 137th in blocks allowed per game (3.9).
- The Eagles rank 74th in three pointers attempted per game (24.9) while the Wildcats rank 230th (20.1).
- Bethune-Cookman ranks 111th in assists per game (14.1) while Coppin State ranks 264th (8.8).
Bettings Trends:
- The Eagles’ average margin of defeat in their last five games has been 4.6, down from 16.5 for the season.
- During their last five games, the Wildcats have scored an average of 73.6 points per game (1.6 above their season average) and allowed an average of 66.4 points per game (5.3 below their season average).
