Coppin State Eagles vs Maryland Eastern Shore Hawks NCAA Basketball Betting Pick & Prediction 2/3/25
Don’t miss out on the NCAA showdown between the Eagles and Hawks. The game is starting at 8:00 ET on ESPN+, and it’s hosted by the Hawks at Hytche Athletic Center in Princess Anne, MD. Get ready to place your bets! The over/under for this game is set at 137.5 points, and Maryland Eastern Shore is favored by -5.5 vs. Coppin State in a Mid-Eastern conference matchup.
COPPIN STATE EAGLES VS MARYLAND EASTERN SHORE HAWKS BETTING PICK
The Pick: Maryland Eastern Shore Hawks -5.5
This game will be played at Hytche Athletic Center at 8:00 ET on Monday, February 3rd.
WHY BET THE MARYLAND EASTERN SHORE HAWKS:
- We have this one finishing with a projected score of 77-69 in favor of the Hawks.
- Not only will Maryland Eastern Shore pick up the win, but look for them to cover at -5.5.
- The over/under is currently sitting at 137.5 points, and we like the over with a projected 146 points.
Do the Eagles Stand a Chance in Princess Anne?
Coppin State Eagles Recent Game/Games
The Eagles fell to 2-18 on the season after an 84-61 home loss to Delaware State on Saturday. Coppin State entered the game as +6.5 point underdogs and failed to cover the spread. The total points for the game were 145, surpassing the over/under line of 142.5.
Coppin State struggled early, trailing 52-22 at halftime. They improved in the 2nd half, scoring 39 points and holding Delaware State to 32, but the early deficit was too much to overcome.
Coppin State’s offense struggled from beyond the arc in their last game, hitting just 2 of 22 three-point attempts for a 9.1% success rate. Overall, they shot 37.7% from the field, with an effective field goal percentage of 39.3%. Inside the arc, they were more efficient, connecting on 53.8% of their two-point shots.
At the free-throw line, the Eagles shot 61.9%, making 13 of 21 attempts. They also grabbed 12 offensive rebounds and dished out 11 assists. Toby Nnadozie and Robert Smith each scored 21 points, with Smith hitting 4 of 9 threes, while Martaz Robinson was perfect from deep, going 3 for 3.
Even though Coppin State allowed 84 points, they held their opponent to just 37% shooting from the field, with 23 made baskets on 61 attempts. The Eagles gave up 21 two-pointers on 39 attempts, a 53% success rate for their opponent.
From beyond the arc, Coppin State’s defense was effective, limiting their opponent to just 2 made threes on 22 attempts, a 9% shooting performance. They also sent their opponent to the free-throw line 21 times, where they converted 13, shooting 61%. Coppin State allowed 12 offensive rebounds in the game.
Can Maryland Eastern Shore Secure a Home Victory?
Maryland Eastern Shore Hawks Recent Game/Games
The Hawks’ season continued its rough trajectory with a 76-63 road loss to Morgan State on Saturday, dropping their record to 0-18. Maryland Eastern Shore entered the game as +8.5 underdogs and failed to cover the spread. The total points for the game were 139, falling short of the 154.5 O/U line.
Trailing 32-27 at halftime, the Hawks couldn’t close the gap in the 2nd half, where they were outscored 44-36. Maryland Eastern Shore is still searching for their first win of the season.
Maryland Eastern Shore managed just 63 points in their last game, shooting 39.3% from the field with an effective field goal percentage of 42.9%. They struggled from beyond the arc, hitting only 5 of 21 attempts for a 23.8% rate.
Evan Johnson and Will Thomas each contributed significantly, with Johnson scoring 25 points and Thomas adding 24, both shooting 50% from the field. Johnson also connected on 3 of 7 three-point attempts, while Thomas hit 2 of 4 from deep.
Maryland Eastern Shore gave up 76 points in their last game, with opponents shooting 50% from the field. They allowed 23 two-point baskets on 41 attempts, a 56% success rate.
From beyond the arc, the Hawks’ defense held opponents to 4 made threes on 12 attempts, a 33% shooting percentage. They also sent the other team to the free-throw line 28 times, where they converted 18 free throws, shooting 64%.