A six-game home winning streak is on the line for the Norfolk State Spartans (17-11, 12-1 MEAC) when they clash against the Coppin State Eagles (6-23, 6-8 MEAC) at Echols Hall. Action begins at 6:30 p.m. ET on Saturday, March 2, 2019.
Coppin State Eagles vs. Norfolk State Spartans Betting Odds
In their last contest, the Spartans won a close one over the Morgan State Bears, 75-74, while the Eagles fell to the Delaware State Hornets, 70-60.
The Spartans, who came into the game averaging an effective field goal percentage of 0.511, had a fantastic mark of 0.610 and had an offensive rebounding percentage of 38.7 (above their season average of 26.2). Coppin State, meanwhile, did a fantastic job of getting to and converting from the charity stripe (22-30; 73.3 percent). Norfolk State’s Jordan Butler had a good game, contributing 16 points and five rebounds. Coppin State was led by Lamar Morgan, who had 26 points and seven rebounds.
In their first matchup this year, Derrik Jamerson Jr. led the Spartans to an 80-66 win. He registered a double-double with 13 points and 11 rebounds. The Spartans’ turnover percentage was their largest strength over the Eagles. Norfolk State had a rate of 17.5, while Coppin State posted a mark of 22.7.
Looking at effective field goal percentage, Norfolk State figures to have a significant edge. The Spartans defense ranks 73rd in effective field goal percentage allowed (0.481), while the Coppin State offense is ranked 344th in effective field goal percentage (0.451). Ball protection could be troublesome for the Eagles. They rank 340th at avoiding errors (turnover percentage of 23.0 percent), while the Spartans force the 41st-most turnovers in the country (opponents’ turnover percentage of 21.8 percent).
Coppin State vs. Norfolk State Pick
Free College Basketball Pick: SU Winner – Norfolk State, ATS Winner – Norfolk State, O/U – Over
Betting Notes:
- Norfolk State ranks 13th in steals allowed per game (4.9) while Coppin State ranks 192nd (7.3).
- The Spartans rank 166th in assists per game (12.9) while the Eagles rank 263rd (9.6).
- Norfolk State ranks 35th in blocks per game (4.5) while Coppin State ranks 117th (3.2).
- The Spartans rank 149th in rebounds per game (35.4) while the Eagles rank 271st in rebounds allowed per game (38.6).
- Coppin State ranks 64th in three pointers attempted per game (25.2) while Norfolk State ranks 172nd in three pointers allowed per game (23.1).
Bettings Trends:
- During their last five games, the Eagles have scored an average of 67.4 points per game (4.1 above their season average) and allowed an average of 71.0 points per game (5.3 below their season average).
- The Spartans’ average margin of victory in their last five games has been 5.4, up from 4.2 for the season.
