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The Coppin State Eagles (2-23, 1-10 MEAC) will host the North Carolina Central Eagles (15-11, 7-4 MEAC) after losing four home games in a row. It begins at 4:00 PM ET on Saturday, March 2, 2024.
The North Carolina Central Eagles square off against the Coppin State Eagles in a game that North Carolina Central is currently a healthy favorite by 8 points. The over/under for the game is 137.5.
North Carolina Central vs. Coppin State Odds
Point Spread for North Carolina Central vs. Coppin State
The spread for this matchup is set at 8 points, with sportsbooks listing North Carolina Central as the favorite.
North Carolina Central vs. Coppin State Moneyline
As for the moneyline, North Carolina Central has -380 odds to pick up the win, while Coppin State is listed at +300 to claim victory.
North Carolina Central vs. Coppin State Over/Under
Finally, the total for the game is set at 137.5 points.
Game Time and How to Watch
- Game Day: Saturday, March 2, 2024
- Game Time: 4:00 PM ET
- TV Channel: ESPN+
- Location: Baltimore, Maryland
- Arena: Physical Education Complex
North Carolina Central vs. Coppin State Betting Trends
North Carolina Central has 15 wins against the spread in 22 games this year. The North Carolina Central Eagles have been victorious in eight, or 72.7%, of the 11 contests they have been chosen as moneyline favorites in this season. North Carolina Central’s games this year have gone over the point total 12 times in 25 opportunities (48%).
Coppin State is 13-12-0 against the spread this season. The Coppin State Eagles have a 2-20 record in games they were listed as the moneyline underdog (winning 9.1% of those games). Coppin State’s games this year have eclipsed the over/under 10 times in 25 opportunities (40%).
North Carolina Central vs. Coppin State Key Players to Watch
North Carolina Central
Po’boigh King averages 15.2 points, 5.0 rebounds and 1.6 assists per game. Defensively, he delivers 1.3 steals and 0.2 blocked shots. Ja’darius Harris is posting 15.3 points, 2.0 assists and 3.5 rebounds per game. Emmanuel Izunabor leads his team in rebounds per game (5.4), and also posts 4.5 points and 0.5 assists. Defensively, he delivers 0.7 steals and 1.3 blocked shots.
Coppin State
Justin Winston is averaging team highs in points (14.0 per game) and rebounds (5.4). And he is contributing 0.7 assists, making 41.2% of his shots from the floor and 26.9% from 3-point range, with 1.0 trey per game. Greg Spurlock leads the Coppin State Eagles in assists (1.6 per game), and produces 8.6 points and 4.1 rebounds. He also posts 1.4 steals and 0.3 blocked shots. Ryan Archey is averaging 8.8 points, 2.1 rebounds and 1.4 assists per game, making 34.0% of his shots from the floor. Camaren Sparrrow gets the Coppin State Eagles 6.3 points, 3.6 rebounds and 0.9 assists per contest. He also puts up 1.0 steal and 0.2 blocked shots.
What you need to know about the North Carolina Central Eagles
North Carolina Central has covered eight times in 11 games with a spread in conference play this season. On offense, the North Carolina Central Eagles are posting 76.5 points per game (96th-ranked in college basketball). They are ceding 68.2 points per contest at the other end (79th-ranked). North Carolina Central has been shining in terms of rebounding this year, ranking best in college basketball in rebounds per game () and best in boards allowed per contest ().
The North Carolina Central Eagles are scoring 87.7 points per game this season in home games, which is 18.9 more points than they’re averaging away from home (68.8). So far this year, North Carolina Central is sinking 7.3 treys per game (195th-ranked in college basketball) and is shooting 33.3% (218th-ranked) from three-point land. When it comes to defending three-pointers, things are clicking for the North Carolina Central Eagles, who are allowing 5.2 three-pointers per game (16th-best in college basketball) and a 28.8% shooting percentage from beyond the arc (sixth-best).
The North Carolina Central Eagles have a 7-3 record against the spread while going 6-4 overall over their past 10 contests. Six of North Carolina Central’s past 10 outings have hit the over. In its last 10 games, North Carolina Central has been scoring 74.8 points per contest, an average that’s a little lower than the 76.5 it has scored over the course of the 2023-24 season. North Carolina Central has been less stingy on the defensive side of the ball as of late, giving up 68.3 points per game during its last 10 contests compared to the 68.2 points per game its opponents are averaging over the 2023-24 season.
What you need to know about the Coppin State Eagles
In Coppin State’s 11 chances this season in MEAC action, the combined scoring has gone over the point total six times. On offense, the Coppin State Eagles are the -2-worst team in the nation (58.0 points per game). Defensively, they are 198th (72.6 points allowed per game). Coppin State is the best team in college basketball in rebounds per game () and best in rebounds allowed ().
The Coppin State Eagles score 66.1 points per game at home, and 54.8 on the road. Coppin State is the 16th-worst team in the nation in 3-pointers made (5.2 per game) and second-worst in 3-point percentage (27.5%). In 2023-24, the Coppin State Eagles are 231st in the nation in 3-pointers conceded (7.4 per game) and 227th in defensive 3-point percentage (34.5%).
The Coppin State Eagles have gone 1-9 in their past 10 games, with a 5-5 record against the spread during that span. In its past 10 games, Coppin State has gone over the total six times. Coppin State is averaging 63.7 points per contest in its previous 10 games, compared to its season average of 58.0. The Coppin State Eagles have performed worse defensively in their last 10 games, surrendering 73.4 points per contest, 0.8 more points their than season average of 72.6.
North Carolina Central vs. Coppin State Prediction & Pick
Our pick to win this contest is North Carolina Central, and we predict that North Carolina Central will cover the spread (North Carolina Central -8). Finally, we see the scoring in this one going under the posted total of 137.5 points.
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