Betting on today’s Eagles and Spartans game? Catch the action at Echols Hall in Norfolk, VA, as the Spartans hosts this showdown at 4:00 ET on ESPN+. The odds for this Mid-Eastern conference game currently have Norfolk State as the -14.5 point favorite with the over/under line sitting at 127.5 points.

COPPIN STATE EAGLES VS NORFOLK STATE SPARTANS BETTING PICK

The Pick: Coppin State Eagles +14.5

This game will be played at Echols Hall at 4:00 ET on Saturday, January 27th.

WHY BET THE COPPIN STATE EAGLES:

  • We have this one finishing with a projected score of 75-69 in favor of the Spartans.
  • Even though we have Norfolk State winning straight-up, we like Coppin State at +14.5.
  • The over/under is currently sitting at 127.5 points, and we like the over with a projected 144 points.

Can Coppin State Lock in a Road Win?

After picking up their second win of the season, Coppin State will look to build on their momentum as they head to Norfolk State. So far this year, the Eagles have gone 2-15, including a 1-14 mark in non-conference play. On the road, they have yet to win, going 0-12.

As underdogs, Coppin State has gone 2-14, and they will be underdogs once again today, getting 14.5 points. So far this year, they have lost their last 12 road games, and their average scoring margin on the road is -21.8 points per game.

As the underdog, Coppin State has gone 9-7 vs. the spread this season and has an ATS mark of 6-6 on the road. Over their last 10 games as the underdog, the Eagles are 6-4 vs. the spread.

This season, the over/under record for Coppin State is 5-11 and the average scoring total in their games is 125.5 points. Today’s over/under line of 127.5 is lower than the average OU line in their games (134.4). So far, 10 of their games have finished with fewer points than today’s OU line. In their last three games, the average scoring total is 131 points and their OU record over their last 10 games is 4-6.

In their previous game, the Eagles’ offense finished with 58 points, which is right in line with their current average of 56.4 points per contest. The team’s top scorer is Justin Winston, who enters today’s matchup with an average of 14.1, while Greg Spurlock also carries a PPG average of 9.8 into the game.

At present, the Eagles’ defense is nationally ranked 160th, allowing 72.1 points per game. In their previous game vs. Maryland Eastern Shore, the Hawks finished with a field goal percentage of 35% and a total of 55 points vs. Coppin State.

Can the Spartans Lock in a Home Win?

So far this season, Norfolk State is 12-8 overall and 2-1 in Mid-Eastern Conference play. The Spartans have been better at home, going 3-1 compared to 5-7 on the road. They have won their last two games.

On the year, Norfolk State has been the favorite in three of its 20 games, going 3-0 in those contests. Their average scoring margin at home is +9.0 points per game.

When looking at Norfolk State’s ATS record this season, they have gone 9-7. At home, their ATS mark is 2-2. Over their last 10 games as the favorite, the Spartans are 6-4 vs. the spread.

So far this season, the over/under record for Norfolk State games is 6-10. The average over/under line in their games is 139.2 and today’s line of 127.5 is the lowest of the season. Over their last three games, the average scoring total is 144 points and their over/under record during that stretch is 0-2.

The Norfolk State offense, in their latest game, managed to score just 65 points versus Howard. During the game, they attempted 19 three-point shots and had a field goal percentage of 41.8%. Jamarii Thomas is leading the team in scoring at 17.5 points per contest. Allen Betrand has also been a key contributor with a PPG average of 11.3 going into the game.

At this time, the Spartans’ defense is positioned 74th in the country, permitting 67.7 points per game. In terms of field goal percentage allowed, Norfolk State’s defense has allowed opponents to shoot 33.8% from the field, including a three-point shooting percentage allowed of 26.6% this season.