The Coppin State Eagles (0-6) seek their first win when they square off against the Ohio Bobcats (3-3) at Convocation Center. The game is scheduled to begin at 7 p.m. ET on Friday, December 1, 2017.<\/p>\n
The Eagles are hoping for a better outcome after their 74-71 loss to the Central Connecticut State Blue Devils in their last game. One of Central Connecticut State’s largest strengths was getting to the charity stripe. They had 25 free throw attempts, while Coppin State had just eight. Karonn Davis led Coppin State in scoring with 14 points on 5-for-13 shooting.<\/p>\n
In the Bobcats’ last game, they were beaten by the Iona Gaels, 93-88. Iona’s 26.3 offensive rebounding percentage was their largest strength over Ohio, who had a rate of 18.9. The Gaels’ mark was above their season average of 23.6, while the Bobcats’ was below the 35.0 mark opponents have averaged against Iona this season. With 23 points on 10-for-19 shooting, Mike Laster was the game’s high scorer.<\/p>\n
It will be a showdown of opposite tempos as the fast-paced Bobcats will look to push the more methodical Eagles. Since last season, the Bobcats rank 56th in possessions per game while the Eagles are 162nd. <\/p>\n
Predictions: SU Winner – Ohio, ATS Winner – Ohio, O\/U – Over<\/p>\n
Betting Notes (2016-Present):<\/p>\n
Ohio ranks 32nd in assists allowed per game (11.3) while Coppin State ranks 250th (14.6).<\/p>\n
The Bobcats average 36.8 rebounds per game, which ranks 120th in the nation. The Eagles rank 324th in rebounds allowed per game (41.2).<\/p>\n
Ohio averages 24.1 three pointers per game, which ranks 64th in the NCAA. Coppin State ranks 252nd in three pointers allowed per game (23.0).<\/p>\n
The Bobcats rank 204th in blocks per game (2.8) while the Eagles rank 263rd (2.2).<\/p>\n
Ohio ranks 185th in steals per game (5.9) while Coppin State ranks 233rd (5.4).<\/p>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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