North Carolina Central vs Coppin State Prediction College Basketball Picks 1/4/25

In this article, we will formulate a North Carolina Central vs  Coppin State Prediction for this college basketball game on Saturday, January 4th, at the Physical Education Complex. To formulate this prediction, we will examine:

-The Eagles’ recent form and recent player performance 

-The Eagles’ recent form and recent player performance

-Recent Betting trends and streaks involving North Carolina Central

-Recent Betting trends and streaks involving Coppin State

-Recent betting trends in games played between North Carolina Central and Coppin State

-A summary that ties it all together and produces a favorable betting outcome for Today’s Game between the Eagles and Eagles. 

NC Central Has Some Issues

NC Central has some issues heading into this game, but they are coming off a victory in the last game. NC Central faced off against St. Andrews Knights and they scored 101 points on the way to the victory. There were seven different players that put up at least 11 points. Floyd Rideu Jr only played 16 minutes but he still finished with 26 points, five rebounds, and four assists. Two games ago against NC A&T, NC Central scored 72 points, but the defense gave up 85 points, and that led to the victory. Po’Boigh King had quite the game putting up 21 points, five rebounds, and three assists to pace the team. 

North Carolina Central on the season is averaging 80.5 points while their defense is giving up 73.1 points per game. The offense is ranked 79th in the league while the defense is ranked 238th. They are averaging 62.9 field goal attempts per game which is 61st in the league. King has been the top player for NC Central averaging 15.9 points while shooting 43.3 percent from the field and 32.2 percent from behind the three-point line. 

Coppin State Looks to Bounce Back

Coppin State faced off against Georgetown in the last game and they really struggled. Coppin State scored 53 points while the defense gave up 83 points and that led to the defeat. Toby Nnadozie had a huge game putting up 22 points, four rebounds, and two assists. Julius Ellerbe III also had a strong game putting up 12 points, three rebounds, and three assists. Two games ago against Navy, Coppin State scored 68 points and they ended up winning by eight points. Toby Nnadozie had a strong game putting 20 points, four rebounds, and one assist. 

Coppin State’s offense hasn’t been great this season and they are averaging 55.3 points while their defense is giving up 77.5 points per game. The offense is ranked 363rd in the league while the defense is ranked 317th. Derrius Ward has been the top player on this team and he is averaging 12.4 points while shooting 37.7 percent from the field and 30 percent from behind the three-point line. Coppin State will play against South Carolina State following this one.

North Carolina Central vs Coppin State Prediction

North Carolina Central is averaging 80.5 points and they are going to have no issue running up the score here. Coppin State is averaging only 55.3 points and that type of offense isn’t going to be enough to get the job done. Their defense is giving up 77.5 points per game and North Carolina Central is going to put on a show here. This will be a comfortable cover. Back NC Central against the spread here.