Rider Broncs vs Coppin State Eagles NCAA Basketball Betting Pick & Prediction 11/9/24

Making on a bet on this NCAA game featuring the Broncs versus the Eagles? Tip off is at at 2:00 ET, and you can watch it all unfold on ESPN+. The game will be played at Physical Education Complex in Baltimore, MD. Rider comes into this non-conference matchup as the -10.5 point favorite. The over/under line currently sits at 137.5 points.

RIDER BRONCS VS COPPIN STATE EAGLES BETTING PICK

The Pick: Coppin State Eagles +10.5

This game will be played at Physical Education Complex at 2:00 ET on Saturday, November 9th.

WHY BET THE COPPIN STATE EAGLES:

• We have this one finishing with a projected score of 76-70 in favor of the Eagles.
• Not only will Coppin State pick up the win, but look for them to cover at +10.5.
• The over/under is currently sitting at 137.5 points, and we like the over with a projected 146 points.

Will Rider Secure A Victory as Road Favorites?

Rider Broncs Recent Game/Games

The Broncs edged out a 68-67 win over San Diego on Wednesday, November 6th. Rider, who were +3.5 point underdogs, not only pulled off the upset but also covered the spread.

Rider trailed 35-32 at halftime but outscored San Diego 36-32 in the second half. The total points for the game were 135, falling short of the O/U line of 148.

Rider’s offense struggled in their last game, shooting just 39.3% from the field and 41.9% on two-point attempts. They connected on 36% from beyond the arc, hitting 9 of 25 threes, with an effective field goal percentage of 46.4%.

Kjay Bradley Jr. led the way with 24 points, shooting 57.9% from the floor. T.J. Weeks Jr. added 19 points, while Jay Alvarez and Kody Clouet both hit 3 threes, with Clouet shooting 42.9% from deep.

Rider’s defense held their opponent to 67 points, with a field goal percentage of 39% (25/63). They limited two-point shooting to 42% (19/45).

From beyond the arc, the opposition shot 33% (6/18). Rider sent them to the line 17 times, where they hit 64% (11/17). Rider also gave up 14 offensive rebounds.

Will the Eagles Make it Happen at Home?

Coppin State Eagles Recent Game/Games

Coppin State’s season opener didn’t go as planned, as they fell 93-51 on the road to High Point. Entering the game as +25.5 point underdogs, the Eagles not only lost but also failed to cover the spread.

After trailing 47-22 at halftime, Coppin State managed just 29 points in the second half while allowing 46. The game’s total points of 144 narrowly went over the pre-game line of 143.5.

Coppin State’s offense struggled in their last game, scoring just 51 points with a field goal percentage of 31.2% and an effective field goal percentage of 34.4%. They shot 35.7% from two-point range and 22.7% from beyond the arc, while hitting only 46.2% of their free throws. The team managed just 7 assists and 12 offensive rebounds.

Chase Johnston was a bright spot, scoring 31 points in 24 minutes, shooting 11/13 overall and 9/11 from three-point range. Kezza Giffa added 16 points and 5 rebounds, while D’Maurian Williams and Khali Horton each contributed 11 points.

Despite Coppin State’s defensive struggles, they put up 93 points in their last game, but it wasn’t enough. They allowed their opponent to shoot 56% from the field, including 63% on two-point attempts.

From beyond the arc, Coppin State’s defense gave up 14 threes on 28 attempts, a 50% shooting clip. They also sent their opponent to the line 25 times, where they hit 17 free throws.