Loyola Maryland Greyhounds vs Coppin State Eagles NCAA Basketball Betting Pick & Prediction 12/2/24
Looking to win big? The Greyhounds and Eagles face off at 7:00 ET on ESPN+. The Eagles are hosting the game at Physical Education Complex in Baltimore, MD. Loyola Maryland is favored by -6 in this non-conference contest against Coppin State. The game’s over/under currently sits at 131.5 points.
LOYOLA MARYLAND GREYHOUNDS VS COPPIN STATE EAGLES BETTING PICK
The Pick: Coppin State Eagles +6
This game will be played at Physical Education Complex at 7:00 ET on Monday, December 2nd.
WHY BET THE COPPIN STATE EAGLES:
- We have this one finishing with a projected score of 77-69 in favor of the Eagles.
- Not only will Coppin State pick up the win, but look for them to cover at +6.
- The over/under is currently sitting at 131.5 points, and we like the over with a projected 146 points.
Will Loyola Maryland Find a Way to Win on the Road?
Loyola Maryland Greyhounds Recent Game/Games
Loyola Maryland improved to 3-2 on the season with a 70-67 win over VMI on Tuesday. The Greyhounds were -4.5 favorites going into the game, but they didn’t cover the spread. The total points for the game were 137, falling short of the O/U line of 144.5.
Loyola Maryland turned things around in the 2nd half after trailing 42-30 at halftime. They held VMI to just 25 points in the 2nd half while scoring 40 points of their own to complete the comeback.
Loyola Maryland’s offense put up 70 points in their last game, shooting 38.8% from the field. They struggled from beyond the arc, hitting just 6 of 29 attempts for a 20.7% three-point shooting percentage, while their effective field goal percentage was 43.3%. At the free-throw line, they connected on 12 of 15 attempts, good for 80%.
Milos Ilic led the way with 28 points and 11 rebounds, shooting 75% from the field. Rickey Bradley Jr. added 22 points, hitting 4 of 5 from three-point range, and TJ Johnson contributed 18 points, making 3 of 8 from deep. The Greyhounds also grabbed 16 offensive rebounds and dished out 16 assists in the game.
Despite giving up 67 points, Loyola Maryland’s defense held their opponent to just 38% shooting from the field. The Greyhounds allowed 26 made field goals on 67 attempts.
From beyond the arc, Loyola Maryland limited their opponent to 6 made threes on 29 attempts, a 20% shooting performance. They also sent their opponent to the free-throw line 15 times, where they converted 12 free throws.
Can the Eagles Grab a Win at Home?
Coppin State Eagles Recent Game
The Eagles faced a tough challenge on Tuesday, November 26th, as they went on the road to take on Saint Joseph’s. Coppin State entered the game as +30 point underdogs and while they lost 83-54, they managed to cover the spread. The total points for the game ended at 137, just under the O/U line of 142.
After trailing 42-26 at halftime, the Eagles scored 28 points in the 2nd half but allowed 41, leading to the final score.
Coppin State’s offense struggled in their latest game, putting up just 54 points on 34.5% shooting from the field. Their effective field goal percentage was 37.9%, and they hit only 4 of 15 attempts from beyond the arc, shooting 26.7% from three-point range.
Erik Reynolds II led the team with 18 points, despite shooting 25% from three (3/12). Peter Oduro added 16 points and 10 rebounds, while Dasear Haskins contributed 15 points, hitting 3 of 5 threes and shooting 75% overall (6/8).
Despite giving up 83 points, Coppin State’s defense did manage to limit their opponent’s three-point shooting, holding them to just 29% from beyond the arc on 11/37 shooting. However, they struggled to contain the two-point game, allowing 31 field goals overall on 49% shooting.
The Eagles also sent their opponent to the free-throw line 13 times, where they converted 10 attempts for 76%. On the boards, Coppin State allowed 11 offensive rebounds.