Coppin State Eagles vs Virginia Cavaliers NCAA Basketball Betting Pick & Prediction 11/11/24
Don’t miss out on the NCAA showdown between the Eagles and Cavaliers. The game is starting at 7:00 ET on ACC, and it’s hosted by the Cavaliers at John Paul Jones Arena in Charlottesville, VA. Get ready to place your bets! This non-conference matchup has an over/under of 123.5 points, and Virginia is favored by -27 vs. Coppin State.
COPPIN STATE EAGLES VS VIRGINIA CAVALIERS BETTING PICK
The Pick: Coppin State Eagles +27
This game will be played at John Paul Jones Arena at 7:00 ET on Monday, November 11th.
WHY BET THE COPPIN STATE EAGLES:
- We have this one finishing with a projected score of 78-68 in favor of the Cavaliers.
- Even though we have Virginia winning straight-up, we like Coppin State at +27.
- The over/under is currently sitting at 123.5 points, and we like the over with a projected 146 points.
Can the Eagles Offense Score Enough on the Road?
Coppin State Eagles Recent Game/Games
The Eagles dropped their home opener to Rider on Saturday, November 9th, losing 64-53. Coppin State entered the game as +9.5 point underdogs and failed to cover the spread.
Trailing 31-27 at halftime, the Eagles struggled to close the gap, scoring just 26 points in the 2nd half while allowing 33. The game’s total points of 117 fell short of the O/U line of 135.5.
Coppin State struggled offensively in their last game, scoring just 53 points on 34.4% shooting from the field. Their effective field goal percentage was 39.3%, and they hit only 21.7% of their three-point attempts, going 5-for-23 from beyond the arc. At the free-throw line, they connected on just 54.5% of their shots.
Derrius Ward and Toby Nnadozie each scored 18 points, with Nnadozie hitting 4-of-8 threes. Tariq Ingraham was efficient, shooting 6-for-7 from the field and grabbing 9 rebounds. Coppin State finished with 9 offensive rebounds and 12 assists as a team.
Coppin State’s defense was strong, holding their opponent to just 64 points on 34% shooting from the field. They limited damage inside, with the other team making 16 of 38 two-point attempts for 42%.
From beyond the arc, Coppin State’s defense was even better, as they allowed just 5 three-pointers on 23 attempts, a 21% success rate. They also kept the opponent off the free-throw line, where they went 6/11 for 54%.
Will the Cavaliers Win at Home?
Virginia Cavaliers Recent Game/Games
Virginia opened their season with a 65-56 win over Campbell on Wednesday. Playing at home, the Cavaliers were favored by 16.5 points but didn’t cover the spread. The game’s total points were 121, falling short of the 130.5 O/U line.
Virginia led 35-26 at halftime and matched Campbell’s 30 points in the second half. The Cavaliers’ defense held strong, but their inability to pull away in the second half was notable.
Virginia’s offense put up 65 points in their last game, shooting 57.1% from the field and posting an effective field goal percentage of 64.3%. They hit 62.1% of their two-point attempts and connected on 46.2% from beyond the arc, making 6 of 13 three-pointers.
Jacob Cofie led the way with 16 points, shooting 87.5% overall and 66.7% from three-point range. The Cavaliers dished out 17 assists, but struggled on the offensive glass, grabbing just 4 rebounds. Their free-throw shooting was also a concern, as they hit only 61.1% from the line.
Even with Virginia’s defense allowing 57% shooting, they held their opponent to just 56 points. The Cavaliers gave up 62% shooting from two-point range, with the other team hitting 18 of their 29 attempts.
From beyond the arc, Virginia’s opponent shot 46%, making 6 of 13 threes. They also went to the free-throw line 18 times, converting 11 of those attempts. Virginia limited them to just 4 offensive rebounds.