Coppin State Eagles vs North Carolina State Wolfpack NCAA Basketball Betting Pick & Prediction 12/10/24
Looking to win big? The Eagles and Wolfpack face off at 7:00 ET on ACC. The Wolfpack are hosting the game at Reynolds Coliseum in Raleigh, NC. The over/under line for this matchup is currently at 136.5 points, and North Carolina State is favored by -32.5 at home against Coppin State.
COPPIN STATE EAGLES VS NORTH CAROLINA STATE WOLFPACK BETTING PICK
The Pick: Coppin State Eagles +32.5
This game will be played at Reynolds Coliseum at 7:00 ET on Tuesday, December 10th.
WHY BET THE COPPIN STATE EAGLES:
- We have this one finishing with a projected score of 78-68 in favor of the Wolfpack.
- Even though we have North Carolina State winning straight-up, we like Coppin State at +32.5.
- The over/under is currently sitting at 136.5 points, and we like the over with a projected 146 points.
Is A Road Victory Likely for Underdog Coppin State?
Coppin State Eagles Recent Game/Games
The Eagles fell to 0-10 on the season after a 65-52 loss to Wagner on Wednesday. Coppin State, who entered the game as +11.5 point underdogs, did not cover the spread.
Trailing 28-21 at halftime, Coppin State allowed 37 points in the 2nd half while scoring 31. The total points for the game matched the O/U line of 117.
Coppin State struggled offensively in their last game, scoring just 52 points on 37.5% shooting from the field. Their effective field goal percentage was 45%, with two-point shooting at 41.7% and three-point shooting at 31.2% (5/16). The Eagles did manage to hit 77.3% of their free throws, going 17/22 from the line.
Ja’Kair Sanchez led the way with 22 points, hitting 4 of 6 from deep and shooting 63.6% overall. R.J. Greene added 14 points, while Julius Ellerbe III contributed 11 points and 2 assists. Coppin State finished with just 8 assists and 7 offensive rebounds in the game.
Despite giving up 20 points at the free-throw line, Coppin State’s defense held their opponent to 65 points on 41% shooting from the field. They allowed 7 made threes on 19 attempts, a 36% clip.
Inside the arc, Coppin State’s defense saw their opponent shoot 44%, with 12 made two-point shots on 27 attempts. They also gave up 13 offensive rebounds.
Are the Wolfpack Ready for a Home Win?
NC State improved to 6-3 on the season with an 84-74 win over Florida State on Saturday. Playing at home, the Wolfpack entered the game as 5-point favorites and covered the spread. The total points for the game reached 158, surpassing the over/under line of 147.5.
NC State held a narrow 35-33 lead at halftime. While they allowed 37 points in the second half, they managed to score 35 points themselves to secure the win.
NC State’s offense put up 84 points in their last game, shooting 51.9% from the field with an effective field goal percentage of 59.3%. They were particularly strong inside, hitting 64.5% of their two-point attempts, while connecting on 34.8% from beyond the arc.
Malique Ewin was a force down low, shooting 78.6% from the field and finishing with 23 points and 9 rebounds. Jamir Watkins led the team with 24 points, despite struggling from the field, going 4/13 overall and missing all 4 of his three-point attempts.
North Carolina State’s defense struggled in their last game, giving up 74 points while allowing the opposing team to shoot 51% from the field. Inside the arc, they couldn’t contain the offense, which hit 64% of their two-point attempts, going 20/31.
From three-point range, the defense allowed 8 made threes on 23 attempts, a 34% shooting rate. They also sent the other team to the free-throw line 29 times, where they converted 20 free throws, shooting 69%. NC State gave up 9 offensive rebounds in the game.