South Carolina State Bulldogs vs Coppin State Eagles Betting Pick & Prediction 3/4/24

Don’t miss out on the NCAA showdown between the Bulldogs and Eagles. The game is starting at 7:30 ET on ESPN+, and it’s hosted by the Eagles at Physical Education Complex in Baltimore, MD. Get ready to place your bets! South Carolina State is favored by -7.5 in this Mid-Eastern conference matchup the against Coppin State. The over/under for the game is set at 135.5 points.

SOUTH CAROLINA STATE BULLDOGS VS COPPIN STATE EAGLES BETTING PICK

The Pick: Coppin State Eagles +7.5

This game will be played at Physical Education Complex at 7:30 ET on Monday, March 4th.

WHY BET THE COPPIN STATE EAGLES:

• We have this one finishing with a projected score of 75-69 in favor of the Eagles.
• Not only will Coppin State pick up the win, but look for them to cover at +7.5.
• The over/under is currently sitting at 135.5 points, and we like the over with a projected 144 points.

Can The Bulldogs Secure a Win at Baltimore?

South Carolina State has been a much better team on the road this season, as they are 5-12 compared to 5-3 at home. Their average scoring margin on the road is -10.8, and they have won three straight games away from home.

Overall, the Bulldogs have won four in a row, and they are 13-16 on the year. In their last game, they defeated Morgan State, 72-61. So far, they are 3-1 when favored, and they are favored by 7.5 points in this game.

South Carolina State has been solid against the spread this season, going 16-7-2. Their road ATS mark is an impressive 12-4-1, and they have gone 3-0 vs. the spread in their last three road games. As the favorite, the Bulldogs are 2-2 ATS this year and 5-5 in their last 10 games as the favorite.

So far this season, the over/under record for South Carolina State games is 11-14. In their last three games, the average scoring total is 127 points compared to the season average of 146 points per game. Today’s over/under line of 135.5 is lower than the average OU line in their games (148.6) and there have been more games with higher point totals (18) than today’s OU line.

In their most recent game, the Bulldogs’ offense tallied 72 points, consistent with their ongoing season average of 71 points per game. The team’s top scorer is Michael Teal, who enters today’s matchup with an average of 8.4, while Mitchel Taylor also carries a PPG average of 8.3 into the game.

At this time, the Bulldogs’ defense is positioned 250th in the country, permitting 75.2 points per game. In terms of field goal percentage allowed, South Carolina State’s defense has allowed opponents to shoot 43.3% from the field, including a three-point shooting percentage allowed of 30.7% this season.

Can the Coppin State Offense Score Enough at Home?

Despite their 2-24 record, Coppin State has been a much better team at home compared to on the road. They are 2-7 at home compared to 0-15 on the road, and they have lost five straight games at home compared to 15 straight on the road.

South Carolina State is favored by 7.5 points, and Coppin State is 2-22 as the underdog this season. The Eagles have lost eight straight games, including their most recent game against North Carolina Central by a score of 83-58.

As the underdog, Coppin State has an ATS record of 12-12 this season. However, their ATS mark at home is just 4-5. Over their last 10 games as the underdog, the Eagles have gone 5-5 vs. the spread.

Today’s over/under line of 135.5 is similar to the average over/under line in Coppin State’s games this year (134) and so far, 12 of their games have had a lower over/under line than 135.5. Over their last three games, the average scoring total is 140 points, which is higher than today’s over/under line of 135.5. On the season, their over/under record is 11-13.

In their recent game, the Eagles’ offense concluded with 58 points, consistent with their ongoing season average of 58 points per contest. Justin Winston is the current leading scorer for the team, with an average of 13.9 as they approach today’s matchup. In addition, Greg Spurlock brings a PPG average of 8.5 into the game.

In terms of defense, Coppin State is currently on par with the NCAA average for points allowed, giving up an average of 73.0 points per game. In terms of field goal percentage allowed, Coppin State’s defense has allowed opponents to shoot 44.8% from the field, including a three-point shooting percentage allowed of 34.6% this season.