Coppin State Eagles vs George Mason Patriots NCAA Basketball Betting Pick & Prediction 11/20/24
Looking to win big? The Eagles and Patriots face off at 7:00 ET on ESPN+. The Patriots are hosting the game at EagleBank Arena in Fairfax, VA. The over/under line for this matchup is currently at 131.5 points, and George Mason is favored by -25.5 at home against Coppin State.
COPPIN STATE EAGLES VS GEORGE MASON PATRIOTS BETTING PICK
The Pick: Coppin State Eagles +25.5
This game will be played at EagleBank Arena at 7:00 ET on Wednesday, November 20th.
WHY BET THE COPPIN STATE EAGLES:
- We have this one finishing with a projected score of 78-69 in favor of the Patriots.
- Even though we have George Mason winning straight-up, we like Coppin State at +25.5.
- The over/under is currently sitting at 131.5 points, and we like the over with a projected 147 points.
Can the Eagles Lock in a Road Win?
Coppin State Eagles Recent Game/Games
Coppin State faced a tough challenge on Sunday, November 17th, as they took on the Hurricanes in Miami. The Eagles, who were +37 point underdogs, lost 93-63. Despite the loss, they managed to cover the spread.
After trailing 43-19 at halftime, Coppin State scored 44 points in the 2nd half, while allowing 50. The game’s total points reached 156, surpassing the O/U line of 141.
Coppin State’s offense put up 63 points in their last game, shooting 41.1% from the field and 31.2% from beyond the arc. Their effective field goal percentage was 46.4%, and they struggled at the free-throw line, hitting just 57.1% of their attempts.
Matthew Cleveland led the way with 15 points, knocking down 3 of 4 from three-point range. Brandon Johnson and Julius Ellerbe III each added 14 points, with Johnson shooting 75% from the field and 66.7% from deep.
Coppin State’s defense struggled in their last game, giving up 93 points on 56% shooting as the opposition went 36/64 from the field. Inside the arc, they allowed 59% shooting, with the other team hitting 22 of their 37 two-point attempts.
From three-point range, Coppin State’s opponents shot 51%, connecting on 14 of 27 shots. They also sent the other team to the free-throw line 9 times, where they made 7 free throws, or 77%. Coppin State gave up 10 offensive rebounds.
Pressure Builds for George Mason as Home Favorites
George Mason Patriots Recent Game/Games
George Mason fell to East Carolina 78-77 on Saturday, November 16th, in an away game. Entering as -3.5 favorites, the Patriots not only lost but also failed to cover the spread. The game’s total points reached 155, surpassing the O/U line of 137.
After trailing 35-31 at halftime, George Mason tightened up defensively in the 2nd half, allowing just 26 points while scoring 30 themselves. Despite the improved defense, they couldn’t complete the comeback.
George Mason put up 77 points in their last game, shooting 43.3% from the field and 27.3% from beyond the arc, hitting 6 of 22 attempts. Their effective field goal percentage was 48.3%, with a 52.6% success rate on two-point shots. At the free-throw line, they connected on 19 of 25 attempts, good for 76%.
RJ Felton led the way with 27 points, despite shooting just 32% overall and 20% from three-point range. Darius Maddox added 20 points, hitting 2 of 7 from deep. Jordan Riley contributed 15 points and 10 rebounds, while C.J. Walker also grabbed 12 boards. Giovanni Emejuru was efficient, shooting 71.4% from the field.
George Mason’s defense gave up 78 points in their last game, despite holding their opponent to just 32% shooting from the field. The Patriots allowed 17 two-point baskets on 40 attempts, a 42% shooting rate.
From beyond the arc, George Mason’s defense limited their opponent to 8 threes on 36 attempts, a 22% success rate. They also sent their opponent to the free-throw line 33 times, where they made 23, shooting 69%. The Patriots gave up 24 offensive rebounds.