Coppin State Eagles vs James Madison Dukes Betting Pick & Prediction 12/19/23

Looking to win big? The Eagles and Dukes face off at 7:00 ET on ESPN+. The Dukes are hosting the game at Atlantic Union Bank Center in Harrisonburg, VA. The over/under for this non-conference contest is set at 147.5 points, with the Dukes being the favored team playing at home against the Eagles.

COPPIN STATE EAGLES VS JAMES MADISON DUKES BETTING PICK

The Pick: Coppin State Eagles +29

This game will be played at Atlantic Union Bank Center at 7:00 ET on Tuesday, December 19th.

WHY BET THE COPPIN STATE EAGLES:

• We have this one finishing with a projected score of 76-68 in favor of the Dukes.
• Even though we have James Madison winning straight-up, we like Coppin State at +29.
• The over/under is currently sitting at 147.5 points, and we like the under with a projected 144 points.

Will Coppin State Make it Happen on the Road?

Coppin State is about to play their 13th game of the season and are currently 1-11. In away games, the Eagles are 0-9, but have a 1-1 record at home. Coppin State is sitting below .500 against the spread, currently at 5-6. In their last five games, the team has a 3-2 record vs. the spread.

After 12 games, Coppin State has an over/under record of 5-6-0, with their games averaging a combined 127.5 points per game so far. When looking at the Eagles’ last three games, their over/under record is 1-2, with their games averaging 121 points per game.

In their most recent game, the Coppin State offense put up just 54 points vs. the Georgetown Hoyas. Overall, they are now averaging 55 points per game which is 542nd in the country. Justin Winston was the leading scorer for the Eagles, putting up 18 points. In addition, Greg Spurlock contributed 14 points.

At this time, the Eagles’ defense is positioned 153rd in the country, permitting 71.3 points per game. So far, the Coppin State defense is giving up an average of 10.9 offensive rebounds per game and are turning teams over 14.1 times per game (622nd).

Can James Madison Secure a Home Victory?

James Madison, who has a perfect 10-0 record this season, will face Coppin State. In their last five home games, including last year, James Madison has a 4-1 record. As James Madison gets ready to face Coppin State, their against-the-spread (ATS) record stands at 7-2. When playing at home this season, James Madison is 1-2 ATS, and in their previous ten home games, they have a 4-5 ATS record.

Up to this point, games involving James Madison have had an average of 166 points per game, with the average over/under line set at 153.2 points. Their over/under record is 6-2-1. In the Dukes’ last five games, the combined scoring average stands at 160 points per game, accompanied by an over/under record of 2-2.

James Madison’s offense is coming off a good game, putting up 88 points vs. Hampton. Overall, they hit 47.4% of their shots from the field and went 4/9 from the free-throw line. The team’s scoring leader is T.J Bickerstaff, who holds an average of 16.1 as they head into today’s matchup. Additionally, Terrence Edwards is averaging 16.1 points per game this season.

Currently, the Dukes’ defense holds the 223rd rank in the nation, allowing 76.0 points per game. On average, opposing teams are hitting 5.9 threes per game vs. Coppin State. This has come on three-point shooting percentage of 26.7%.