The Howard Bison (12-15, 6-6 MEAC) will be at Physical Education Complex to square off against the Coppin State Eagles (6-21, 6-6 MEAC) in a MEAC matchup. The game begins at 4 p.m. ET on Saturday, February 23, 2019.
Howard Bison vs. Coppin State Eagles ATS Odds
In their last contest, the Eagles won a close one over the Maryland Eastern Shore Hawks, 58-55, while the Bison lost to the North Carolina Central Eagles, 98-90.
Coppin State played a nearly flawless contest. They had a phenomenal free throw rate of 0.432 (above their season average of 0.229) and an offensive rebounding percentage of 22.9 (below their season average of 25.4). Maryland Eastern Shore was 0.161 and 20.5, respectively, for those same stats. Howard, on the other hand, had a turnover percentage of 7.3 (better than their season average of 14.2). Coppin State received a boost from Chad Andrews-Fulton, who had 11 points and 13 rebounds. Meanwhile, RJ Cole played well for Howard, recording 26 points and five assists.
The Bison won the sole contest between these two teams last season, 78-71. Howard’s rebounding was their largest advantage. The Bison had more offensive rebounds (16 vs. nine), defensive rebounds (29 vs. 21) and total rebounds (45 vs. 30). This will be the first matchup of the year between these two teams.
Howard should be expected to protect the ball well in this contest. Howard ranks 28th in the nation at avoiding errors (turnover percentage of 16.2 percent), while Coppin State forces the 54th-fewest turnovers (17.1 percent).
Howard Bison at Coppin State Eagles ATS Pick
College Basketball Prediction: SU Winner – Coppin State, ATS Winner – Coppin State, O/U – Under
Betting Notes:
- Howard averages 37.3 rebounds per game, which ranks 79th in the country. Coppin State ranks 271st in rebounds allowed per game (38.4).
- The Bison rank 175th in steals per game (5.5) while the Eagles rank 186th in steals allowed per game (7.4).
- Coppin State is 41st in the NCAA with 2.7 blocks allowed per game while Howard is 52nd with 2.8 blocks allowed per game.
- The Eagles rank 69th in three pointers attempted per game (24.9) while the Bison rank 248th (19.3).
- Howard ranks 141st in assists per game (13.4) while Coppin State ranks 269th (9.6).
Bettings Trends:
- The Eagles’ average margin of defeat in their last five games has been 0.2, down from 13.5 for the season.
- During their last five games, the Bison have scored an average of 79.6 points per game (3.4 above their season average) and allowed an average of 80.4 points per game (4.7 above their season average).
