Coppin State Eagles vs Penn State Nittany Lions Matchup

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

Coppin State vs Penn State Prediction

Looking to win big? The Eagles and Nittany Lions face off at 12:30 ET on BTN. The Nittany Lions are hosting the game at Bryce Jordan Center in University Park, PA. The over/under line for this matchup is currently at 144.5 points, and Penn State is favored by -38.5 at home against Coppin State.

Coppin State vs. Penn State Matchup At A Glance

Sport: NCAAB
Teams: Coppin State Eagles at Penn State Nittany Lions
Where: University Park at Bryce Jordan Center
Date: Saturday, December 14th
Betting Odds PENNST -38.5, COPPST +3300 | PENNST -10000 O/U 144.5

Eagles Preview: Does Coppin State Have a Shot at a Road Win?

Coppin State fell to 0-11 on the season after a 66-56 road loss to NC State on Tuesday. Despite being +32.5 point underdogs, the Eagles kept it closer than expected, covering the spread.

Trailing 35-28 at halftime, Coppin State allowed 31 points in the 2nd half while scoring 28. The game’s combined 122 points fell short of the 136.5 O/U line.

Eagles Offense Breakdown

Coppin State's offense struggled from beyond the arc in their last game, hitting just 2 of 9 attempts for a 22.2% three-point shooting percentage. Overall, they shot 43.2% from the field, with an effective field goal percentage of 45.5%. At the free-throw line, they connected on 16 of 26 attempts, good for 61.5%.

Marcus Hill led the team with 16 points, while Dontrez Styles contributed 15 points and hit 3 of 5 from downtown. Ben Middlebrooks added 13 points, and Peter Oduro was efficient, shooting 71.4% from the field. The Eagles finished with 9 offensive rebounds and 7 assists as a team.

Eagles Team Defense

Despite a strong defensive effort, Coppin State couldn't secure the win, allowing 66 points on 36% shooting from the field. The Eagles held their opponent to 38% from two-point range, with 16 makes on 42 attempts.

From beyond the arc, Coppin State's defense limited their opponent to 6 three-pointers on 18 attempts, a 33% shooting performance. They also sent the opposing team to the free-throw line 24 times, where they converted 16 for 66%.

Nittany Lions Preview: Will the Nittany Lions Secure A Victory as Home Favorites?

Penn State’s season record dropped to 8-2 following an 80-76 road loss to Rutgers on Tuesday. The Nittany Lions entered the game as +3 underdogs and didn’t cover the spread. The total points for the game ended at 156, just under the O/U line of 157.5.

Penn State fell behind 48-33 at halftime but made a strong push in the 2nd half, outscoring Rutgers 43-32. Despite the comeback effort, they couldn’t close the gap enough to secure the win.

Nittany Lions Offense Breakdown

Dylan Harper led the way for Penn State with 24 points, 12 rebounds, and 5 assists, shooting 57.1% from the field and 50% from three-point range. Zach Hicks added 20 points, hitting 6 of 10 from beyond the arc, while Freddie Dilione and Ace Bailey contributed 14 and 15 points, respectively, with Bailey grabbing 15 rebounds.

Penn State shot 44.1% from the field and 39.1% from three, with an effective field goal percentage of 50%. They hit 7 of 9 free throws and had 15 assists, but managed just 6 offensive rebounds in the game.

Nittany Lions Team Defense

Despite giving up 80 points, Penn State's defense struggled to contain their opponent, who shot 48% from the field, converting 29 of 60 attempts. Inside the arc, the Nittany Lions allowed 55% shooting, with their opponent hitting 21 of 38 two-point shots.

From beyond the arc, Penn State's defense gave up 8 threes on 22 attempts, a 36% success rate. They also sent their opponent to the free-throw line 25 times, where they made 14, shooting 56%. The Nittany Lions allowed 12 offensive rebounds in the game.

Eagles vs Nittany Lions Betting Odds, Trends & Analysis

Coppin State has a 0-5 record in their last five road games. In this stretch, they averaged 56 points per game while allowing 80. The team also performed well vs the spread at 3-2.
In their last five games at home, the Nittany Lions have a straight up record of 1-4 while going 2-2-1 vs. the spread. The team averaged 71 points per game in this stretch.
Going back to their last three games as the underdog, the Eagles have a straight up record of 0-3. But, their mark vs the spread was just 1-2.
Through their last five games as the favorite, the Nittany Lions have an ATS record of 3-2 and a straight up mark of 5-0.