The North Carolina Central Eagles (10-12, 6-2 MEAC) will be at Physical Education Complex to square off against the Coppin State Eagles (7-17, 3-6 MEAC) in a MEAC matchup. Action starts at 4 p.m. ET on Saturday, February 8, 2020.
North Carolina Central Eagles vs. Coppin State Eagles ATS Odds
Both teams beat their last opponent. Coppin State defeated the Howard Bison 64-56, while North Carolina Central beat the Norfolk State Spartans 69-63.
North Carolina Central dominated nearly every stat category in the matchup. They had a free throw rate of 0.240 (above their season average of 0.211) and an effective field goal percentage of 0.570 (above their season average of 0.503). Norfolk State was 0.135 and 0.538, respectively, for those same stats. Coppin State, meanwhile, had a free throw rate of 0.298 (above their season average of 0.185). Coppin State’s Brendan Medley-Bacon had a good game, contributing 15 points and 12 rebounds. Meanwhile, C.J. Keyser fueled North Carolina Central with 23 points.
Coppin State won the only game between these two teams last season, 64-60. Coppin State had a much better turnover percentage (15.8 vs. 23.7). North Carolina Central, meanwhile, had a much better offensive rebounding percentage (38.5 vs. 31.0). This will be the first matchup of the year between these two teams.
North Carolina Central vs. Coppin State ATS Pick
College Basketball Prediction: SU Winner – North Carolina Central, ATS Winner – North Carolina Central, O/U – Over
Betting Notes:
- Coppin State ranks sixth in three pointers attempted per game (29.4) while North Carolina Central ranks 248th (18.7).
- North Carolina Central ranks 14th in steals per game (9.1) while Coppin State ranks 136th in steals allowed per game (6.8).
- Coppin State is 44th in the nation with 2.7 blocks allowed per game while North Carolina Central is 52nd with 2.8 blocks allowed per game.
- Coppin State ranks 56th in rebounds per game (38.5) while North Carolina Central ranks 247th (33.1).
- North Carolina Central ranks 79th in assists allowed per game (11.6) while Coppin State ranks 233rd (15.5).
Bettings Trends:
- North Carolina Central’s average margin of victory in their last five games has been 13.6, up from 3.0 for the season.
- During their last five games, Coppin State has scored an average of 68.2 points per game (0.7 above their season average) and allowed an average of 66.6 points per game (8.5 below their season average).
