Coppin State at Delaware State 2/28/21 - College Basketball Picks & Predictions

By: Anthonoy-deleo |

Last Updated: 02/27/2021 at 11:17 PM ET

The Coppin State Eagles are set to visit Memorial Hall in Dover, Delaware for a MEAC clash against the Delaware State Hornets. The Coppin State Eagles come into this matchup with an 8-12 record, and they will be looking to continue their success after winning their recent road game against the Delaware State Hornets, 81-68. Leading the way for the Coppin State Eagles was freshman guard Nendah Tarke as he recorded 21 points and 6 rebounds. Joining Tarke in the backcourt was senior guard Anthony Tarke who had a big outing for the Eagles with 15 points, 15 rebounds, and 5 assists.

The Coppin State Eagles had a solid shooting game against the Delaware State Hornets as they connected on 27 of their 63 field goal attempts (42.9%), but they really struggled from behind the three-point line (28%). The Coppin State Eagles were even with the Delaware State Hornets in the turnover battle (16-16), but they edged out the Hornets in the rebounding department (49-46).

The Delaware State Hornets come into this matchup with a 2-14 record, and they will be looking to rebound after dropping their recent home game against the Coppin State Eagles, 81-68. Leading the way for the Delaware State Hornets was junior guard Myles Carter as he recorded 17 points and 4 rebounds. Sophomore forward Zach Kent had a productive outing for the Hornets as he pitched in 16 points and 11 rebounds.

The Delaware State Hornets struggled shooting the ball against the Coppin State Eagles as they connected on 25 of their 76 field goal attempts (32.9%), and they were even worse from behind the three-point line (15.6%). The Delaware State Hornets were even with the Coppin State Eagles in the turnover battle (16-16), but they were edged out by the Eagles in the rebounding department (49-46).

The Coppin State Eagles could be a factor in the MEAC tournament as they are 7-4 heading into the final regular-seasongame, and they should have no problem handing this same Delaware State team who is 0-9 in MEAC play. The Coppin State Eagles have been impressive scoring the basketball this season as they are averaging 79.4 PPG in conference play, and they have formed one of the best duos in the MEAC as Anthony Tarke is averaging 15.7 PPG, 8.3 RPG, 2.8 SPG, and 1.9 BPG while Dejuan Clayton is pitching in 15.4 PPG and 5.2 APG. The Delaware State Hornets have really struggled on the defensive side of the court this season as they are allowing an average of 85.8 PPG, and they have yet to beat a D1 team this season. Final Score Prediction, Coppin State Eagles win and cover ATS 83-66.

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