Coppin State Eagles vs UMBC Retrievers Matchup

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

Coppin State vs UMBC Prediction

Making on a bet on this NCAA game featuring the Eagles versus the Retrievers? Tip off is at at 7:00 ET, and you can watch it all unfold on ESPN+. The game will be played at Chesapeake Employers Insurance Arena in Baltimore, MD. The over/under for this non-conference contest is set at 145.5 points, with UMBC being favored by -10.5 over Coppin State.

Coppin State vs. UMBC Matchup At A Glance

Sport: NCAAB
Teams: Coppin State Eagles at UMBC Retrievers
Where: Baltimore at Chesapeake Employers Insurance Arena
Date: Thursday, November 14th
Betting Odds UMBC -10.5, COPPST +420 | UMBC -590 O/U 145.5

Eagles Preview: Is an Upset Waiting to Happen on the Road?

Coppin State Eagles Recent Game/Games

Coppin State's season opener saw them fall 62-45 to Virginia on Monday. The Eagles were +24.5 point underdogs going into the game, but they managed to cover the spread.

After trailing 32-16 at halftime, Coppin State put up a better fight in the second half, scoring 29 points while allowing 30. The game’s total points of 107 fell short of the 122.5 over/under line.

Eagles Offense Breakdown

Coppin State's offense struggled in their last game, scoring just 45 points on 28% shooting from the field. Their effective field goal percentage was 32%, and they hit only 4 of 19 threes, shooting 21.1% from beyond the arc. They managed just 4 offensive rebounds and recorded 7 assists as a team.

Elijah Saunders led the way with 15 points, shooting 55.6% overall. Isaac McKneely added 14 points, hitting 4 of 8 threes, while Dai Dai Ames contributed 13 points on 62.5% shooting, connecting on 2 of 3 from deep.

Eagles Team Defense

Coppin State held their opponent to 62 points, with a defensive effort that limited them to 40% shooting from the field. The Eagles allowed 21 made field goals on 52 attempts.

From beyond the arc, Coppin State's defense gave up 9 threes on 27 attempts, a 33% shooting rate. They also sent their opponent to the free-throw line 12 times, where they made 11 shots.

Retrievers Preview: Does UMBC Stand a Chance at Home?

UMBC Retrievers Recent Game/Games

UMBC cruised to a 120-61 win over Valley Forge on Monday, November 11th. Playing at home, the Retrievers were -54.5 point favorites and covered the spread.

UMBC led 60-30 at halftime and matched that output in the 2nd half, allowing 31 points. The game’s total points of 181 exceeded the O/U line of 154.5.

Retrievers Offense Breakdown

UMBC's offense was firing on all cylinders in their latest game, putting up 120 points while shooting 59.3% from the field. Their effective field goal percentage was an impressive 69.1%, thanks to 67.4% shooting on two-pointers and 48.6% from beyond the arc, where they hit 17 threes.

The Retrievers also dished out 31 assists and grabbed 23 offensive rebounds. Louie Jordan was a standout, hitting 6 of 8 threes and finishing with 22 points in 20 minutes. Bryce Johnson added 23 points, shooting 64.3% overall and 42.9% from deep.

Retrievers Team Defense

UMBC's defense struggled in their last game, giving up 61 points while allowing the opposing team to shoot 59% from the field. The Retrievers couldn't contain the two-point attack, as their opponents hit 67% of their shots inside the arc, going 31/46.

From three-point range, UMBC allowed 17/35 shooting, a 48% clip. The Retrievers sent their opponents to the free-throw line 12 times, where they converted 7 attempts, shooting 58%. UMBC also gave up 23 offensive rebounds.

Eagles vs Retrievers Betting Odds, Trends & Analysis

Through their last five road games, Coppin State has an ATS record of just 2-3. However, their overall record was 0-5 while averaging 51 points per game.
UMBC has a 2-3 record in their last five home games. In this stretch, they averaged 72 points per game while allowing 77. The team also performed well vs the spread at 3-2.
Spanning across their last five games as the betting underdog, the Eagles have gone 2-3 vs the spread. Their overall record in these games was 0-5.
Through their last five games as the favorite, the Retrievers have an ATS record of 3-2 and a straight up mark of 3-2.