Coppin State Eagles vs. Delaware State Hornets ATS Prediction 01/07/19

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The Coppin State Eagles (1-15, 1-0 MEAC) and the Delaware State Hornets (3-11, 0-1 MEAC) square off at Memorial Hall. The Eagles will try to put an end to their 15-game losing streak. Action starts at 7:30 p.m. ET on Monday, January 7, 2019.

Coppin State Eagles vs. Delaware State Hornets Betting Odds

Both teams were blown out in their last matchup. The Hornets fell to the East Carolina Pirates, 81-56, while the Eagles were defeated by the Wisconsin Badgers, 85-63.

Coppin State had a better offensive rebounding percentage (31.6 vs. 31.4) while Delaware State had a better effective field goal percentage (0.412 vs. 0.492). Delaware State received a boost from Saleik Edwards, who recorded 22 points. Lamar Morgan had a good game for Coppin State, contributing 15 points.

The Hornets won the lone contest between these two teams last season, 69-51. Converting at the free throw line was one of Delaware State’s largest advantages. They were 15-17 (88.2 percent), while the Eagles were 10-13 (76.9 percent). This will be the first matchup of the year between these two teams.

This game should be a showdown of contrasting tempos. Delaware State prefers a fast-breaking style of play (38th in possessions per game), while Coppin State likes to grind-it-out (158th in possessions per game).

Coppin State Eagles at Delaware State Hornets Free Pick

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

Betting Notes:

  • Delaware State averages 27.0 three pointers per game, which ranks 37th in the country. Coppin State ranks 227th in three pointers allowed per game (26.2).
  • The Eagles average 3.3 blocks per game, which ranks 101st in the nation. The Hornets rank 149th in blocks allowed per game (4.4).
  • Delaware State ranks 213th in assists per game (11.3) while Coppin State ranks 244th (9.0).
  • The Eagles rank 143rd in rebounds per game (35.9) while the Hornets rank 262nd in rebounds allowed per game (44.0).
  • Delaware State averages 7.1 steals per game, which ranks 79th in the nation. Coppin State ranks 157th in steals allowed per game (7.6).

Bettings Trends:

  • The Hornets’ average margin of defeat in their last five games has been 15.8, down from 17.1 for the season.
  • During their last five games, the Eagles have scored an average of 54.8 points per game (3.3 below their season average) and allowed an average of 84.4 points per game (4.8 above their season average).