Expect a fast-paced game when the Coppin State Eagles (6-16, 2-5 MEAC) head to Delaware State to take on the Hornets (2-17, 1-4 MEAC). Action gets underway at 2 p.m. ET on Saturday, February 1, 2020.
Coppin State Eagles at Delaware State Hornets ATS Odds
In their last contest, the Hornets lost to the North Carolina A&T Aggies, 82-67, while the Eagles defeated the Howard Bison, 82-75.
Coppin State played a nearly flawless game. They had a free throw rate of 0.224 (above their season average of 0.187) and an offensive rebounding percentage of 43.8 (above their season average of 23.6). Howard was 0.119 and 31.0, respectively, for those same stats. Delaware State, on the other hand, had a better free throw rate (0.107 vs. 0.077). Omari Peek-Green had a solid performance for Delaware State, recording 21 points and 12 rebounds. Brendan Medley-Bacon was a key piece for Coppin State with 16 points and 11 rebounds.
This series was highly contested last year, as the teams split their two games last season. In the most recent matchup, the Hornets won 70-60. Delaware State won the rebounding battle. The Hornets had 12 offensive rebounds and 46 total rebounds, while the Eagles had six and 35, respectively. This will be the first matchup of the year between these two teams.
There should be plenty of transition action in this battle that features a pair of the NCAA’s more up-tempo teams. Delaware State ranks 10th in possessions per game (76.3) and Coppin State is 22nd (74.3).
Coppin State at Delaware State Betting Pick
College Basketball Pick: SU Winner – Coppin State, ATS Winner – Coppin State, O/U – Under
Betting Notes:
- Coppin State averages 38.6 rebounds per game, which ranks 58th in the NCAA. Delaware State ranks 279th in rebounds allowed per game (40.4).
- The Hornets rank 252nd in assists per game (10.6) while the Eagles rank 271st (9.6).
- The Eagles average 29.5 three pointers per game, which ranks fifth in the NCAA. The Hornets rank 213th in three pointers allowed per game (24.1).
- Coppin State averages 6.7 steals per game, which ranks 107th in the nation. Delaware State ranks 209th in steals allowed per game (8.7).
Bettings Trends:
- The Eagles’ average margin of defeat in their last five games has been 1.4, down from 8.3 for the season.
- During their last five games, the Hornets have scored an average of 65.0 points per game (5.2 below their season average) and allowed an average of 79.8 points per game (4.0 below their season average).
