Coppin State Eagles vs. Maryland Eastern Shore Hawks ATS Prediction 02/16/19

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The Coppin State Eagles (5-21, 5-6 MEAC) will be at the William P Hytche Athletic Center to meet the Maryland Eastern Shore Hawks (4-23, 2-10 MEAC) in a MEAC matchup. The game gets underway at 4 p.m. ET on Saturday, February 16, 2019.

Coppin State Eagles vs. Maryland Eastern Shore Hawks ATS Odds

Both teams were beaten in their last matchup. The Hawks fell to the North Carolina A&T Aggies, 68-61, while the Eagles lost a tough one against the South Carolina State Bulldogs, 85-84.

Coppin State held South Carolina State to an offensive rebounding percentage of 18.5 (below their season average of 33.1) while Maryland Eastern Shore had a better turnover percentage (17.8 vs. 17.2). Maryland Eastern Shore’s Ryan Andino led the way, contributing 11 points. Dejuan Clayton played a key role for Coppin State with 30 points and six assists.

The Eagles won the only contest between these two teams last season, 71-68. Coppin State’s 0.404 free throw rate was their biggest advantage over Maryland Eastern Shore, who had a rate of 0.353. This is the first time these teams will clash this year.

It will be a battle of contrasting styles as the up-and-down Eagles will look to push the more half-court-oriented Hawks. The Eagles currently rank 93rd in possessions per game while the Hawks are 340th.

Coppin State at Maryland Eastern Shore Odds Pick

Prediction: SU Winner – Maryland Eastern Shore, ATS Winner – Maryland Eastern Shore, O/U – Under

Betting Notes:

  • Coppin State ranks 61st in three pointers attempted per game (25.2) while Maryland Eastern Shore ranks 262nd (18.8).
  • The Hawks average 5.9 steals per game, which ranks 152nd in the country. The Eagles rank 185th in steals allowed per game (7.5).
  • Coppin State ranks 263rd in assists per game (9.8) while Maryland Eastern Shore ranks 233rd in assists allowed per game (15.6).
  • The Eagles rank 135th in rebounds per game (35.6) while the Hawks rank 278th (29.7).
  • Coppin State ranks 46th in blocks allowed per game (2.7) while Maryland Eastern Shore ranks 109th (3.4).

Bettings Trends:

  • The Eagles’ average margin of defeat in their last five games has been 1.2, down from 14.2 for the season.
  • During their last five games, the Hawks have scored an average of 59.4 points per game (3.3 above their season average) and allowed an average of 69.4 points per game (3.8 below their season average).