Coppin State vs Maryland-Eastern Shore Picks and Prediction – 2/4/2025

Coppin State enters this matchup with a 3-18 record, including a 1-5 mark in conference play. The Eagles are coming off an 80-64 loss to Morgan State, the fourth loss in the last five games. Offensively, Coppin State has struggled, averaging just 60.5 points per game while shooting 38.3% from the field. Guard Toby Nnadozie leads the scoring effort with 11.9 points per game, though the team lacks a secondary scoring threat. The Eagles also struggle to distribute the ball efficiently, averaging just 10.6 assists per game. Slam dunk your bets with our College Basketball picks.

Defensively, Coppin State has been vulnerable, allowing 78.0 points per contest. The team struggles on the glass, averaging just 30.6 rebounds per game. Julius Ellerbe III leads the team in rebounding at just 5.6 per game. Despite defensive struggles, Coppin State does generate turnovers, averaging 8.2 steals per game, led by Nnadozie’s 2.5 per game. However, a shot-blocking presence is nearly nonexistent, as forward Khali Horton leads the team with just 0.3 blocks per game.

Maryland Eastern Shore enters at 4-17 with a winless 0-5 record in conference play. The Hawks are riding a six-game losing streak, including a recent 73-66 loss to Delaware State. Offensively, the Hawks are more efficient than Coppin State, averaging 68.2 points per game on 42.8% shooting. Guard Ketron Shaw has been the go-to option, averaging 18.3 points per game while shooting 44.6% from the field. Shaw is also the team's top playmaker with 3.0 assists per game, though overall, the Hawks average just 11.2 assists per contest.

Defensively, Maryland Eastern Shore has been just as ineffective as Coppin State, giving up 80.2 points per game. The Hawks have a slight edge on the boards, averaging 33.1 rebounds per game, led by Shaw’s 6.0 per contest. They struggle in forcing turnovers, averaging only 4.9 steals per game, and rim protection is limited, with Jalen Ware leading the team with just 0.6 blocks per game. The defense will need to tighten up to avoid another loss in conference play.

Coppin State has shown little offensive strength this season and struggles mightily on defense. Maryland Eastern Shore, despite its losing streak, has a more reliable scorer in Shaw and a better shooting percentage. The Hawks’ edge in rebounding and scoring should allow them to secure a home victory. Final Score Prediction: Maryland Eastern Shore wins and covers 72-65.