Coppin State Eagles vs Saint Joseph’s Hawks NCAA Basketball Betting Pick & Prediction 11/26/24
Betting on today’s Eagles and Hawks game? Catch the action at Hagan Arena in Philadelphia, PA, as the Hawks hosts this showdown at 7:00 ET on ESPN+. The over/under for this non-conference contest is set at 141.5 points, with Saint Joseph’s being favored by -30.5 over Coppin State.
COPPIN STATE EAGLES VS SAINT JOSEPH’S HAWKS BETTING PICK
The Pick: Coppin State Eagles +30.5
This game will be played at Hagan Arena at 7:00 ET on Tuesday, November 26th.
WHY BET THE COPPIN STATE EAGLES:
- We have this one finishing with a projected score of 78-68 in favor of the Hawks.
- Even though we have Saint Joseph’s winning straight-up, we like Coppin State at +30.5.
- The over/under is currently sitting at 141.5 points, and we like the over with a projected 146 points.
Can the Eagles Grab a Win in Philadelphia?
Coppin State Eagles Recent Game/Games
The Eagles faced a tough road matchup against George Mason on Wednesday, losing 93-55. Entering the game as +28.5 point underdogs, Coppin State not only lost but also failed to cover the spread.
After trailing 48-21 at halftime, the Eagles scored 34 points in the 2nd half while allowing 45. The game’s total points reached 148, surpassing the O/U line of 134.
Coppin State struggled offensively in their last game, scoring just 55 points on 33.3% shooting from the field, with an effective field goal percentage of 36.8%. They connected on only 4 of 17 three-point attempts, shooting 23.5% from beyond the arc, and hit 68.4% of their free throws, going 13 for 19 from the line. The Eagles did manage to grab 17 offensive rebounds and dished out 10 assists as a team.
Zach Anderson and Giovanni Emejuru were bright spots for Coppin State, each scoring 21 points. Anderson shot 77.8% from the field, while Emejuru was even more efficient, hitting 88.9% of his shots. Toby Nnadozie added 19 points, making 3 of 8 three-point attempts, and Julius Ellerbe III contributed 16 points and 12 rebounds, along with 3 assists.
Coppin State’s defense struggled in their last game, giving up 93 points on 60% shooting from the field. They allowed their opponent to hit 71% of their two-point attempts, going 23/32.
From beyond the arc, Coppin State’s defense gave up 9 threes on 21 attempts, a 42% clip. They also sent their opponent to the free-throw line 30 times, where they converted 20 free throws.
Can Saint Joseph’s Secure a Home Victory?
Saint Joseph’s Hawks Recent Game/Games
On Friday, November 22nd, the Hawks fell to Texas 67-58 at home. Saint Joseph’s entered the game as +7.5 underdogs but couldn’t cover the spread. The game’s total points of 125 fell short of the O/U line of 149.5.
Saint Joseph’s trailed 32-30 at halftime and couldn’t close the gap in the 2nd half, scoring 28 points while allowing 35.
In their last game, Saint Joseph’s struggled offensively, shooting just 31.8% from the field and 30.4% from three-point range. Their effective field goal percentage was 36.4%, and they hit only 52.9% of their free throws.
Despite the shooting woes, the Hawks grabbed 19 offensive rebounds and dished out 16 assists. Tre Johnson and Rasheer Fleming each scored 17 points, with Fleming adding 20 rebounds. Xzayvier Brown hit 4 of 7 threes, finishing with 15 points.
Saint Joseph’s defense held their opponent to just 67 points, allowing a 31% shooting performance from the field. The Hawks were particularly effective inside the arc, where they limited their opponent to 32% shooting on two-point attempts (14/43).
From three-point range, Saint Joseph’s defense gave up 7 threes on 23 attempts, a 30% success rate. They also sent their opponent to the free-throw line 17 times, where they converted 9 shots for 52%.