In this article, we will formulate a Coppin State vs South Carolina State prediction for this College Basketball game on Monday, January 6th at the Physical Education Complex in Baltimore, Maryland. Let’s take a look at the prediction for this College Basketball matchup.
Coppin State Eagles Betting Preview
The Coppin State Eagles are 2-13 (1-0) this season after they defeated NC Central by a score of 63-61 in their last game. Coppin State trailed 30-23 at halftime, but they were able to score 40 points in the second half for the win. The Eagles shot 42.6% from the field, 50% on three-pointers, and 66.7% on free throws in the game. Julius Ellerbe III led Coppin State with 16 points and eight rebounds, while Camaren Sparrow added 14 points and five assists in the win.
Prior to that game, the Eagles lost to Georgetown by a score of 83-53 but did beat Navy by a score of 68-60. Coppin State has won two of their last three games, but they did lose the first 12 games of their season. Coppin State has scored 55.8 points per game and they have allowed 76.4 points per game, while also averaging 30.2 rebounds and 9.5 assists per game this season. Toby Nnadozie is averaging 10.2 points, 3.1 rebounds, and 2.1 steals per game, while Julius Ellerbe III is averaging 9.3 points, 5.5 rebounds, and 2.3 assists per game this year. Coppin State is shooting 35.7% from the field, 66.2% on free throws, and 27.2% on three-pointers this season. After this game, Coppin State will head on the road for a date with Norfolk State.
South Carolina State Bulldogs Betting Preview
The South Carolina State Bulldogs are 7-9 (1-0) this year after they defeated Morgan State by a score of 86-72 in their last game. South Carolina State led 46-37 at the half and they scored 40 points in the second half to secure the win. The Bulldogs shot 55% from the field, 45.5% on three-pointers, and 57.7% on free throws in the game. Drayton Jones led South Carolina State with 20 points and six rebounds, while Omar Croskey added 17 points and six rebounds in the win.
Prior to that victory, the Bulldogs lost to Georgia by a score of 79-72 and Northern Kentucky by a score of 58-47. South Carolina State has lost six of their last nine games and two of their seven wins so far this year have come against non-D-1 teams. South Carolina State has scored 75.7 points per game and they have allowed 69.9 points per game, while also averaging 34.5 rebounds and 14.5 assists per game this year. Drayton Jones is averaging 13.1 points, 5.2 rebounds, and 1.8 assists per game, while Omar Croskey is averaging 9.4 points, 3.1 rebounds, and 1.0 assists per game this season. South Carolina State is shooting 45.7% from the field, 67.1% on free throws, and 34.3% on three-pointers this year.
Why South Carolina State will beat Coppin State
- Coppin State has lost each of its last 16 night games.
- South Carolina State has won each of its last eight Monday games.
- South Carolina State has won the first half in each of its last six games against non-AP-ranked opponents.
Total Points Facts
- Eight of South Carolina State’s last nine night games have produced a total of 135+ points.
- Each of Coppin State’s last five home games has produced a total of 128 or fewer points.
Matchup/League Facts
- Coppin State ranks 364th among Division 1 teams for blocks per game this season (1.1).
- Coppin State ranks 364th among Division 1 teams for opponent blocks per game this season (5.6).
- South Carolina State ranks 22nd among Division 1 teams for opponent field goal attempts per game this season (53.3).
- South Carolina State ranks 27th among Division 1 teams for opponent turnovers per game this season (15.9).
Coppin State vs South Carolina State Prediction
Coppin State started the season with 12 straight losses and it looked like they were going to be in for a long season, but they have won two of their last three and they have a little momentum. The Eagles are shooting 35.7% from the field and they are scoring just 55.8 points per game, but they have allowed 61 and 60 points in their last two wins. South Carolina State also started conference play with a win and they are the much better offensive team in this matchup. The Bulldogs are shooting 45.7% from the field and they have the advantage in just about every metric. Take South Carolina State on the road.