Coppin State Eagles vs Morgan State Bears Betting Pick & Prediction 3/7/24

Don’t miss out on the NCAA showdown between the Eagles and Bears. The game is starting at 7:30 ET on ESPN+, and it’s hosted by the Bears at Hill Field House in Baltimore, MD. Get ready to place your bets! The odds for this Mid-Eastern conference game currently have Morgan State as the -7.5 point favorite with the over/under line sitting at 141 points.

COPPIN STATE EAGLES VS MORGAN STATE BEARS BETTING PICK

The Pick: Coppin State Eagles +7.5

This game will be played at Hill Field House at 7:30 ET on Thursday, March 7th.

WHY BET THE COPPIN STATE EAGLES:

• We have this one finishing with a projected score of 75-70 in favor of the Bears.
• Even though we have Morgan State winning straight-up, we like Coppin State at +7.5.
• The over/under is currently sitting at 141 points, and we like the over with a projected 145 points.

Does Coppin State Have What it Takes on the Road?

Today, Coppin State will be on the road as they look to end their nine-game losing streak. So far this season, they have gone 2-25, including a 1-10 mark in Mid-Eastern Conference play. As the underdog, they have gone 2-23.

In their last game, the Eagles lost to South Carolina State by a score of 61-58. Over their last 10 games, they have gone 0-10 on the road, and their average scoring margin is -19.3 points per game.

As the underdog this season, Coppin State has an ATS record of 13-12. On the road, their ATS mark is 8-7 and over their last 10 games as the underdog, they are 5-5 vs. the spread. In their last three road games, the Eagles are 1-1 ATS.

Today’s over/under line of 141 is higher than the average over/under line in Coppin State’s games this season (134). So far, 17 of their games have finished with fewer than 141 points. Over their last three games, the over/under record is 2-1 and the average scoring total is 135 points.

In their most recent game, the Coppin State offense concluded with only 58 points against South Carolina State. Throughout the game, they made 5/15 three-point attempts and had a field goal percentage of 41.3%. Leading the team in scoring is Justin Winston, who is averaging 13.8 heading into today’s matchup. Additionally, Greg Spurlock also maintains a PPG average of 8.6 heading into game.

So far, the Eagles’ defense is ranked 189th in the country at 72.6 points per contest. The Coppin State defense is coming off a game in which they gave up a total of 61 points and allowed South Carolina State to connect on 5 threes.

Can Morgan State Grab a Win at Home?

Morgan State is coming off a win against North Carolina Central, and they have gone 5-5 in their last ten games at home. For the season, they are 4-5 at home, and they have gone 1-14 on the road.

As the favorite, the Bears have a record of 2-2, and they are favored by 7.5 points today. Their average scoring margin at home is -4.7, and their overall record is 10-19.

At home this season, Morgan State has gone 5-4 vs. the spread. Overall, their ATS record is 11-12-1. Over their last 10 games as the favorite, the Bears have gone just 2-8 vs. the spread.

This season, the over/under record for Morgan State games is 13-11 and today’s over/under line of 141 is lower than the average over/under line in their games (147.5). So far, 17 of their games have finished with more points than today’s line. In their last three games, the over/under record is 2-1 and the average scoring total in those games is 155 points.

Morgan State’s offense is coming off a strong performance vs. North Carolina Central, finishing the game with a total of 88 points. Their season average is now 72.8 points per game. Leading the team in scoring is Will Thomas, who is averaging 13.2 heading into today’s matchup. Additionally, Wynston Tabbs also maintains a PPG average of 14.6 heading into game.

Looking at the Morgan State defense, they will be looking for a better performance considering they are currently conceding 78.1 points per game (309th). Against North Carolina Central in their most recent game, the Morgan State defense gave up a total of 79 points while allowing North Carolina Central to hit 50% of their shots.