Read on to get betting odds and analysis in our Rider vs Coppin State NCAA Basketball prediction and preview and see who we think will win and cover the spread in Baltimore.
Rider vs Coppin State Prediction
Don't miss out on the NCAA showdown between the Broncs and Eagles. The game is starting at 2:00 ET on ESPN+, and it's hosted by the Eagles at Physical Education Complex in Baltimore, MD. Get ready to place your bets! Rider comes into this non-conference matchup as the -10.5 point favorite. The over/under line currently sits at 137.5 points.
Rider vs. Coppin State Matchup At A Glance
- Sport: NCAAB
- Teams: Rider Broncs at Coppin State Eagles
- Where: Baltimore at Physical Education Complex
- Date: Saturday, November 9th
- Betting Odds RIDER -10.5, RIDER -543 | COPPST +386 O/U 137.5
Broncs Preview: Are the Broncs Ready for a Win at Baltimore?
Rider Broncs Recent Game/Games
Rider pulled off a 68-67 road win over San Diego on Wednesday, November 6th. The Broncs were +3.5 point underdogs going into the game and not only won but also covered the spread.
Rider trailed 35-32 at halftime but turned things around in the 2nd half, outscoring San Diego 36-32. The game’s total points of 135 fell short of the O/U line of 148.
Broncs Offense Breakdown
Rider's offense put up 68 points in their last game, shooting 39.3% from the field with an effective field goal percentage of 46.4%. They connected on 36% of their threes, hitting 9 of 25 attempts, while shooting 41.9% on two-pointers.
Kjay Bradley Jr. led the way with 24 points, shooting 57.9% from the field. T.J. Weeks Jr. added 19 points, making 3 of 9 from beyond the arc, and Jay Alvarez hit 3 of 6 threes, finishing with 15 points.
Broncs Team Defense
Rider's defense held their opponent to 67 points, with a field goal percentage of 39% as they went 25/63 from the field. Inside the arc, the Broncs limited them to 42% shooting, with 19 made two-point shots out of 45 attempts.
From three-point range, Rider's defense allowed 6 threes on 18 attempts, a 33% shooting rate. They also sent their opponent to the free-throw line 17 times, where they converted 11 for 64%. Rider gave up 14 offensive rebounds in the game.
Eagles Preview: Will the Eagles Come Through as Home Underdogs?
Coppin State Eagles Recent Game
The Eagles faced a tough challenge on Wednesday, November 6th, as they went on the road to take on High Point. Entering the game as +25.5 point underdogs, Coppin State not only lost 93-51 but also failed to cover the spread.
After trailing 47-22 at halftime, the Eagles were unable to turn things around in the second half, scoring 29 points while allowing 46. The total points for the game ended at 144, just over the pre-game O/U line of 143.5.
Eagles Offense Breakdown
Coppin State struggled offensively in their last game, shooting just 31.2% from the field and 22.7% from three-point range, finishing with 51 points. Their effective field goal percentage was 34.4%, and they hit only 6 of 13 free throws (46.2%).
Chase Johnston was a bright spot, scoring 31 points in 24 minutes, shooting 11 of 13 overall and 9 of 11 from beyond the arc. The Eagles managed just 7 assists as a team, with 12 offensive rebounds.
Eagles Team Defense
Coppin State struggled defensively, giving up 93 points on 56% shooting from the field. They allowed the opposing team to hit 63% of their two-point attempts, with a 17/27 performance.
From beyond the arc, Coppin State's defense gave up 14 threes on 28 attempts, a 50% rate. They also sent the other team to the line 25 times, where they hit 17 free throws for 68%.
Broncs vs Eagles Betting Odds, Trends & Analysis
- The Broncs are 4-1 ATS in their last road games and 4-1 straight-up.
- Although Coppin State has a straight up record of 0-5 in their last five home games, they have not held up as well vs the spread going 2-3. The team averaged 56 points per game in these games.
- In their last ten games as the betting underdog, the Eagles have a straight up record of 0-10 and an ATS mark of 4-6.
- Through their last five games as the favorite, the Broncs have an ATS record of 5-0 and a straight up mark of 5-0.
Rider vs Coppin State Prediction & Free Pick
- KnupSports.com Free Betting Prediction: Coppin State +10.5 Be sure to check out our other NCAA Basketball betting previews for this week. KnupSports.com also updates their sports betting picks page daily with plays across all sports.