The Coppin State Eagles (4-11) and the South Carolina State Bulldogs (5-7) clash at Physical Education Complex. The Eagles will attempt to put an end to their five-game losing streak. The game is scheduled to start at 4 p.m. ET on Saturday, January 4, 2020.
South Carolina State Bulldogs vs. Coppin State Eagles ATS Odds
In their last game, the Eagles lost to the Fordham Rams, 62-56, while the Bulldogs were victorious over the Jacksonville Dolphins, 58-52.
The Bulldogs had a ridiculously low turnover percentage of 6.5 (better than their season average of 18.7) and held the Dolphins to an offensive rebounding percentage of 22.0 (below their season average of 27.2). Coppin State, on the other hand, had an offensive rebounding percentage of 30.8 (above their season average of 23.0). Koby Thomas fueled Coppin State with 14 points and 11 rebounds. South Carolina State was lifted by Zacchaeus Sellers, who finished with 12 points and eight rebounds.
The Bulldogs dominated this series last year, securing victories in both contests. In the last matchup, South Carolina State won 85-84. Converting at the free throw line was one of South Carolina State’s largest strengths. They were 17-21 (81.0 percent), while the Eagles were just 13-24 (54.2 percent). This will be the first matchup of the year between these two teams.
This game should be a battle of opposite styles. Coppin State likes to play up-tempo (21st in possessions per game), while South Carolina State is methodical (244th in possessions per game). Moreover, the Bulldogs rank 20th in free throw attempt (FTA) rate (0.290), while the Eagles rank 259th in opponents’ FTA rate (0.244).
South Carolina State Bulldogs at Coppin State Eagles Betting Pick
Pick: SU Winner – South Carolina State, ATS Winner – South Carolina State, O/U – Over
Betting Notes:
- Coppin State ranks 12th in three pointers attempted per game (28.9) while South Carolina State ranks 251st (17.5).
- The Bulldogs rank 128th in rebounds allowed per game (35.0) while the Eagles rank 261st (43.5).
- South Carolina State ranks 138th in assists allowed per game (12.9) while Coppin State ranks 229th (16.9).
Bettings Trends:
- During their last five games, the Bulldogs have scored an average of 71.8 points per game (3.7 above their season average) and allowed an average of 70.2 points per game (6.7 below their season average).
- The Eagles’ average margin of defeat in their last five games has been 21.2, up from 9.9 for the season.
