Coppin State Eagles vs High Point Panthers Matchup

Read on to get betting odds and analysis in our Coppin State vs High Point NCAA Basketball prediction and preview and see who we think will win and cover the spread in High Point.

Coppin State vs High Point Prediction

Betting on today's Eagles and Panthers game? Catch the action at Nido and Mariana Qubein Arena in High Point, NC, as the Panthers hosts this showdown at 7:00 ET on ESPN+. This non-conference matchup has an over/under of 143.5 points, and High Point is favored by -22.5 vs. Coppin State.

Coppin State vs. High Point Matchup At A Glance

Sport: NCAAB
Teams: Coppin State Eagles at High Point Panthers
Where: High Point at Nido and Mariana Qubein Arena
Date: Wednesday, November 6th
Betting Odds HPNT -22.5, COPPST +2200 | HPNT -9000 O/U 143.5

Eagles Preview: Can the Eagles Pull Out the Win as Road Underdogs?

Coppin State Eagles Recent Game/Games

The Eagles dropped their season opener to Wake Forest on Monday, falling 64-49 on the road. Coppin State, who entered the game as +34.5 point underdogs, managed to cover the spread.

After trailing 42-22 at halftime, the Eagles tightened up in the 2nd half, outscoring Wake Forest 27-22. The game’s total points of 113 fell well short of the O/U line of 143.

Eagles Offense Breakdown

Coppin State's offense struggled in their last game, managing just 49 points on 27.8% shooting from the field. Their effective field goal percentage was 31.5%, with two-point shooting at 30.6% and three-point shooting at 22.2% (4/18).

The Eagles had 10 offensive rebounds and 6 assists. Derrius Ward led the team with 19 points, hitting 3 of 5 from beyond the arc. Cameron Hildreth added 15 points and 4 assists, while Omaha Biliew contributed 11 points, shooting 80% overall and 66.7% from three.

Eagles Team Defense

Coppin State's defense held their opponent to 64 points on 39% shooting from the field. They allowed 13 two-point baskets on 19 attempts, a 68% success rate for the opposition.

From beyond the arc, Coppin State's defense limited their opponent to 9 made threes on 37 attempts, a 24% shooting performance. They also sent the other team to the free-throw line 23 times, where they made 11, shooting 47%. Coppin State gave up 9 offensive rebounds.

Panthers Preview: Will the Panthers Come Through as Home Favorites?

High Point Panthers Records

High Point finished last season with a 23-8 record, going 14-4 in Big South play. At home, they posted a 16-2 mark, winning by an average of 10.1 points per game. On the road, they were 7-6, with a +3.5 scoring margin.

Against the spread, the Panthers went 18-11, including an 8-3 record on the road. As the favorite, they were 19-3 straight-up and 12-10 ATS. They were 6-1 ATS as the underdog. Their average over/under line was 152 points, and they had an O/U record of 18-13, with their games averaging 157.3 points.

Panthers Offense Breakdown

High Point Panthers Offense Stats

High Point averaged 84.2 points per game last season, ranking 127th in possessions per game with 66.6. They shot 46% from the field, placing 101st, and had an effective field goal percentage of 53%, ranking 80th. The Panthers made 8.6 three-pointers per game, shooting 34% from beyond the arc, and attempted 24.7 threes per game, ranking 64th. They led the nation in free throws made per game with 20.5.

High Point Panthers Top Returning Offensive Players

Guard Kezza Giffa returns after averaging 15.9 points, 2.9 assists, and 2.7 rebounds per game last season. Forward Kimani Hamilton also returns, having averaged 14.9 points, 7.5 rebounds, and 2.2 assists per game.

Panthers Team Defense

High Point struggled defensively last season, allowing 74.2 points per game, which ranked 236th in the nation. Opponents shot 34.5% from beyond the arc against them, placing the Panthers 365th in three-point defense. They also gave up 21.2 free throws per game, ranking 273rd in the country.

In terms of defensive playmaking, High Point averaged 5.2 steals per game, ranking 329th nationally. They also recorded 3.3 blocked shots per game, placing them 195th in that category.

Eagles vs Panthers Betting Odds, Trends & Analysis

Although Coppin State has a straight up record of 0-3 in their last three road games, they have not held up as well vs the spread going 1-2. The team averaged 53 points per game in these games.
Across their last five home contests, High Point has been good against the spread posting a mark of 3-2. Their overall mark in these games was 3-2, while averaging 76 points per game.
As the betting underdog, the Eagles have an ATS mark of just 4-6 in their last ten games. Coppin State posted a straight up mark of 0-10 in these matchups.
Through their previous five contests as the betting favorite, the Panthers have a strong record of 3-2. Their record vs the spread in these matchups is 2-3.