The winless Coppin State Eagles (0-10) welcome the Tennessee State Tigers (2-5) to Physical Education Complex. The game gets underway at 3 p.m. ET on Sunday, December 9, 2018.
Tennessee State Tigers vs. Coppin State Eagles ATS Odds
Both teams fell in their last matchup. The Eagles lost big to the Wisconsin Badgers, 85-63, while the Tigers were beaten by the Lipscomb Bisons, 86-79.
Tennessee State had a better turnover percentage (15.6 vs. 20.3) while Coppin State had a better offensive rebounding percentage (31.6 vs. 31.4). Lamar Morgan played a pivotal role for Coppin State with 15 points. Tennessee State, meanwhile, received a boost from Donte Fitzpatrick-Dorsey, who had 26 points and six rebounds.
It might be an error-filled game for the Coppin State offense. Dating back to last season, Coppin State ranks 348th in the NCAA in ball protection (turnover percentage of 21.3 percent), while the disruptive defense of Tennessee State has forced the 16th-most turnovers in the NCAA (23.0 percent).
Tennessee State Tigers vs. Coppin State Eagles Betting Pick
Free Basketball Tip: SU Winner – Coppin State, O/U – Over
Betting Notes (2017-Present):
- Tennessee State ranks 93rd in rebounds allowed per game (33.6) while Coppin State ranks 287th (41.1).
- The Tigers rank 165th in assists allowed per game (13.5) while the Eagles rank 280th (14.9).
- The Tigers rank 54th in steals per game (7.3) while the Eagles rank 245th (5.2).
- Coppin State averages 26.8 three pointers per game, which ranks 47th in the NCAA. Tennessee State ranks 227th in three pointers allowed per game (24.0).
