The Norfolk State Spartans (7-10, 2-0 MEAC) will be at Physical Education Complex to take on the Coppin State Eagles (2-15, 2-0 MEAC) in a MEAC matchup. The game begins at 4 p.m. ET on Saturday, January 12, 2019.
Norfolk State Spartans vs. Coppin State Eagles ATS Odds
Both teams were victorious over their last opponent. The Eagles defeated the Delaware State Hornets 64-60, while the Spartans beat the Florida A&M Rattlers 72-62.
The Spartans made 17 of their 22 free throws (77.3 percent) and had an effective field goal percentage of 0.561 (above their season average of 0.495). Meanwhile, Coppin State’s 0.429 free throw rate was their largest strength over Delaware State, who had a rate of 0.121. The Eagles’ mark was above their season average of 0.189, while the Hornets’ was below their season average of 0.160. Coppin State received a boost from Dejuan Clayton, who recorded 23 points. Jordan Butler played a pivotal role for Norfolk State with 10 points and 10 rebounds.
The Spartans won the only contest between these two teams last year, 75-67. Norfolk State out-rebounded Coppin State. The Spartans had more offensive rebounds (14 vs. six), defensive rebounds (33 vs. 22) and total rebounds (47 vs. 28). This is the first time these teams will meet this year.
This has potential to be an error-filled game for the offense of Coppin State. Coppin State ranks 340th in the nation in ball protection (turnover percentage of 23.3 percent), while the ball-hawking defense of Norfolk State forces the 88th-most turnovers in the nation (21.4 percent).
Norfolk State Spartans vs. Coppin State Eagles Free Pick
Free College Basketball Pick: SU Winner – Coppin State, O/U – Over
Betting Notes:
- Norfolk State ranks 30th in steals allowed per game (5.2) while Coppin State ranks 157th (7.6).
- The Spartans rank 28th in blocks per game (4.8) while the Eagles rank 96th (3.2).
- Norfolk State ranks 180th in assists per game (12.1) while Coppin State ranks 233rd (8.8).
- The Eagles rank 74th in three pointers attempted per game (24.9) while the Spartans rank 184th in three pointers allowed per game (24.1).
- Norfolk State averages 35.4 rebounds per game, which ranks 157th in the NCAA. Coppin State ranks 228th in rebounds allowed per game (38.9).
Bettings Trends:
- During their last five games, the Eagles have scored an average of 60.0 points per game (1.6 above their season average) and allowed an average of 69.0 points per game (9.5 below their season average).
- The Spartans’ average margin of victory in their last five games has been 0.2, down from 1.6 for the season.
