The 21st-ranked Houston Cougars (11-0) look to extend their hot start when they clash against the winless Coppin State Eagles (0-13) at Fertitta Center. Action begins at 4 p.m. ET on Sunday, December 23, 2018.
Coppin State Eagles vs. Houston Cougars Betting Odds
In their last outing, the Cougars won big over the Alabama A&M Bulldogs, 101-54, while the Eagles got blown out by the Wisconsin Badgers, 85-63.
Houston dominated every facet of the game. They had a free throw rate of 0.197 and an offensive rebounding percentage of 33.3. For those same stats, Alabama A&M recorded marks of 0.056 and 12.1, respectively. Coppin State, on the other hand, had a better offensive rebounding percentage (31.6 vs. 31.4). Armoni Brooks fueled Houston with 24 points. Lamar Morgan, meanwhile played well for Coppin State, recording 15 points.
Corey Davis Jr. has been playing at a high level recently for Houston, averaging 0 points over the last five games.
From an effective field goal percentage perspective, Houston should have a noteworthy advantage. The Cougars defense ranks 13th in effective field goal percentage allowed (0.430), while the Coppin State offense is ranked 349th in effective field goal percentage (0.425).
Coppin State Eagles vs. Houston Cougars Pick
Prediction: SU Winner – Houston, O/U – Over
Betting Notes:
- Houston ranks 18th in rebounds per game (41.1) while Coppin State ranks 207th (33.8).
- The Cougars average 6.9 steals per game, which ranks 90th in the nation. The Eagles rank 167th in steals allowed per game (7.8).
- Houston ranks 39th in blocks per game (4.7) while Coppin State ranks 104th (3.2).
- The Cougars rank 29th in assists allowed per game (10.5) while the Eagles rank 214th (16.2).
- Houston averages 26.7 three pointers per game, which ranks 38th in the country. Coppin State ranks 190th in three pointers allowed per game (24.4).
Bettings Trends:
- The Eagles’ average margin of defeat in their last five games has been 29.6, up from 24.1 for the season.
- During their last five games, the Cougars have scored an average of 79.2 points per game (5.3 above their season average) and allowed an average of 58.4 points per game (0.9 below their season average).
