Coppin State Eagles at Fordham Rams Free Prediction 12/30/19

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The Coppin State Eagles (4-10) will travel to Rose Hill Gym to go head-to-head with the Fordham Rams (5-6). The game gets underway at 7 p.m. ET on Monday, December 30, 2019.

Coppin State Eagles vs. Fordham Rams ATS Odds

Both teams lost in their last matchup. The Rams were beaten by the James Madison Dukes, 75-69, while the Eagles lost big to the Mount St. Mary’s Mountaineers, 79-55.

Coppin State had a better turnover percentage (16.7 vs. 16.8) while Fordham had an effective field goal percentage of 0.539 (above their season average of 0.451). Erten Gazi played well for Fordham with 21 points. Coppin State received a boost from Koby Thomas, who had 17 points and six rebounds.

Looking at effective field goal percentage, Fordham should have a substantial advantage. The Rams defense ranks 71st in effective field goal percentage allowed (0.457), while the Coppin State offense is ranked 337th in effective field goal percentage (0.441). Contrasting styles will be on display in this battle. The aggressively-paced Eagles rank 20th in possessions per game, while the more methodical Rams rank 320th.

Coppin State Eagles at Fordham Rams Pick

Prediction: SU Winner – Fordham, ATS Winner – Fordham, O/U – Under

Betting Notes:

  • Fordham ranks 54th in assists allowed per game (11.1) while Coppin State ranks 225th (17.2).
  • The Rams rank third in blocks allowed per game (1.8) while the Eagles rank 68th (3.0).
  • Fordham averages 7.8 steals per game, which ranks 68th in the nation. Coppin State ranks 108th in steals allowed per game (6.6).
  • The Eagles rank 13th in three pointers attempted per game (29.0) while the Rams rank 180th (20.8).
  • Coppin State ranks 81st in rebounds per game (37.8) while Fordham ranks 197th in rebounds allowed per game (36.8).

Bettings Trends:

  • The Rams’ average margin of victory in their last five games has been 0.2, down from 2.1 for the season.
  • During their last five games, the Eagles have scored an average of 65.8 points per game (2.3 below their season average) and allowed an average of 83.8 points per game (5.5 above their season average).