Making on a bet on this NCAA game featuring the Eagles versus the RedHawks? Tip off is at at 7:00 ET, and you can watch it all unfold on ESPN+. The game will be played at Millett Hall in Oxford, OH. The odds for this non-conference game currently have the RedHawks as the betting favorite with the over/under line sitting at 140.5 points.
COPPIN STATE EAGLES VS MIAMI (OH) REDHAWKS BETTING PICK
The Pick: Coppin State Eagles +13
This game will be played at Millett Hall at 7:00 ET on Friday, November 17th.
WHY BET THE COPPIN STATE EAGLES:
- We have this one finishing with a projected score of 75-69 in favor of the RedHawks.
- Even though we have Miami (OH) winning straight-up, we like Coppin State at +13.
- The over/under is currently sitting at 140.5 points, and we like the over with a projected 144 points.
Does Coppin State Have What it Takes to Win as Road Underdogs?
In their game against Miami (OH), the Coppin State Eagles come into the game with a record of 0-4. In their last five road games, which includes games from last year, Coppin State has gone 1-4. As of today’s game, Coppin State has a 0-4 ATS record. In away games this season, Coppin State is 0-3 vs. the spread, and in their last ten road games, they have a 4-6 ATS record.
Coppin State comes in with an over/under record of 1-3-0 through four games, with their games averaging a combined 127.5 points per game so far. Looking at the Eagles’ last three games, their over/under record is 0-3 with their games averaging 50 points per game.
Coming off their recent game, the Coppin State offense tallied 41 points in a matchup against Louisville. Their field goal percentage for the game was 28.1%, and they made 3 threes. Coming into the game, the Eagles offense has strugled with their outside shot this season, hitting threes at a rate of just 22%. On average, they get up 19 three-point attempts per game and are averaging 11.5 made free-throws.
Coppin State’s defense is currently in line with the NCAA average for points allowed, allowing an average of 76.2 points per game. Against Louisville in their most recent game, the Coppin State defense gave up a total of 61 points while allowing Louisville to hit 39% of their shots.
Can Miami (OH) Deliver Being Favored at Home?
Miami (OH) will be playing their third game of the season today and they currently have a 0-2 overall record. Over their last ten home games, including last year, Miami (OH) has a 2-8 record at home. Heading into today’s game, Miami (OH) has a 0-2 record against the spread this season. Taking into account their previous three games, which includes last season, the team has gone 2-1 ATS with an average scoring margin of +3.
So far, Miami (OH)’s games have averaged 138 points per game with the average over/under line being 137.8 points. Over the course of the last five games, the RedHawks’ games have averaged 73 points per game, along with an over/under record of 3-2.
Coming off their recent game, the Miami (OH) offense tallied 65 points in a matchup against Texas State. Their field goal percentage for the game was 41.7%, and they made 5 threes. Leading Miami (OH) in scoring vs. Texas State was Darweshi Hunter with his 21 points. Jaquel Morris also added 12 points for the RedHawks.
Currently, the RedHawks’ defense holds the 87th rank in the nation, allowing 73.5 points per game. In terms of field goal percentage allowed, Miami (OH)’s defense has allowed opponents to shoot 45.6% from the field, including a three-point shooting percentage allowed of 36.6% this season.
