Expect a fast-paced game when the North Carolina A&T Aggies (7-11, 3-0 MEAC) visit Coppin State to play the Eagles (4-15, 0-4 MEAC). The game is scheduled to start at 4 p.m. ET on Saturday, January 18, 2020.
North Carolina A&T Aggies at Coppin State Eagles ATS Odds
In their last game, the Eagles lost to the Florida A&M Rattlers, 65-54, while the Aggies had no trouble getting past the Delaware State Hornets, 98-77.
North Carolina A&T played a nearly perfect game. They had a turnover percentage of 10.4 (better than their season average of 19.0) and an offensive rebounding percentage of 33.3 (above their season average of 27.3). For those same stats, Delaware State was 21.7 and 30.0, respectively. Coppin State, meanwhile, had a turnover percentage of 9.8 (better than their season average of 16.6). Andrew Robinson fueled Coppin State with 12 points and six rebounds. Meanwhile, Andre Jackson played well for North Carolina A&T, contributing 24 points.
The Aggies dominated this series last year, winning both contests. In the most recent contest, North Carolina A&T won 82-79. North Carolina A&T had a much better turnover percentage (13.5 vs. 20.5). Coppin State, meanwhile, did a terrific job of making free throws (26-34; 76.5 percent). This is the first time these teams will meet this year.
There could be plenty of transition offense in this matchup that features a pair of the nation’s more fast-breaking teams. Coppin State ranks 27th in possessions per game (74.3) and North Carolina A&T is 48th (73.0).
North Carolina A&T Aggies vs. Coppin State Eagles Betting Pick
College Basketball Prediction: SU Winner – North Carolina A&T, ATS Winner – North Carolina A&T, O/U – Under
Betting Notes:
- Coppin State ranks seventh in three pointers attempted per game (29.6) while North Carolina A&T ranks 232nd (18.5).
- The Aggies rank 50th in steals per game (8.1) while the Eagles rank 125th in steals allowed per game (6.7).
- Coppin State ranks 42nd in blocks allowed per game (2.7) while North Carolina A&T ranks 82nd (3.3).
- The Aggies average 37.4 rebounds per game, which ranks 93rd in the nation. The Eagles rank 279th in rebounds allowed per game (43.2).
- North Carolina A&T ranks 155th in assists per game (12.8) while Coppin State ranks 252nd (9.3).
Bettings Trends:
- During their last five games, the Aggies have scored an average of 94.6 points per game (26.7 above their season average) and allowed an average of 75.2 points per game (3.6 above their season average).
- The Eagles’ average margin of defeat in their last five games has been 9.8, down from 10.1 for the season.
