Coppin State Eagles at Miami Hurricanes Free Prediction 12/21/19

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A five-game home winning streak is on the line for the Miami Hurricanes (7-3) when they welcome the Coppin State Eagles (4-8) to Watsco Center. The game will air on ACC Network at 2 p.m. ET on Saturday, December 21, 2019.

Coppin State Eagles at Miami Hurricanes ATS Odds

In their last game, the Hurricanes barely escaped the Temple Owls, 78-77, while the Eagles lost to the UMBC Retrievers, 86-77.

Miami played a nearly flawless game. They had a free throw rate of 0.233 (above their season average of 0.160) and a turnover percentage of 13.6 (worse than their season average of 13.0). Temple recorded marks of 0.116 and 15.9, respectively, for those same stats. Coppin State, meanwhile, had a better offensive rebounding percentage (24.3 vs. 26.3). Kameron McGusty played well for Miami, recording 12 points and 10 rebounds. Kamar McKnight played a pivotal role for Coppin State with 23 points.

Miami appears to have the advantage on the offensive side of the ball. The Hurricanes currently rank 79th in offensive efficiency, while the Eagles rank 235th in defensive efficiency. It will also be a battle of opposite styles as the aggressively-paced Eagles rank 17th in possessions per game, while the more half-court oriented Hurricanes rank 254th.

Coppin State at Miami ATS Pick

Basketball Tip: SU Winner – Miami, ATS Winner – Miami, O/U – Over

Betting Notes:

  • Coppin State ranks 10th in three pointers attempted per game (29.2) while Miami ranks 199th (19.4).
  • The Hurricanes rank 177th in assists per game (11.7) while the Eagles rank 218th in assists allowed per game (17.3).
  • The Eagles rank 82nd in rebounds per game (37.8) while the Hurricanes rank 225th (32.4).
  • Miami ranks 20th in steals allowed per game (5.0) while Coppin State ranks 98th (6.5).

Bettings Trends:

  • During their last five games, the Hurricanes have scored an average of 72.0 points per game (2.1 below their season average) and allowed an average of 77.6 points per game (4.9 above their season average).
  • The Eagles’ average margin of defeat in their last five games has been 5.2, down from 7.3 for the season.