Bradley guard Max Gaspa leads the Braves' offense as they battle SIU-Edwardsville in the second half of their college basketball exhibition game Wednesday, Oct. 28, 2026 at Carver Arena in Peoria.
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Bradley vs Coppin State Prediction 11/12/2026 Today’s College Basketball Picks

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Bradley vs Coppin State Odds and Matchup Info
MATCHUP Bradley Braves Coppin State Eagles
Team Records 1-2 1-2
Spread -10.5 -105 +10.5 -115
Moneyline -455 +350
Total Over 134.5 (-115) Under 134.5 (-105)
Where McArthur Center, St. Petersburg, FL
When Thursday, November 12, 2026
Time 06:00 PM EST
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Coppin State vs Bradley Prediction

In Coppin State vs Bradley Prediction, Bradley is coming as -10.5  favorites. Both teams have identical records so far this season and Bradley has back-to-back losses, having scored just 97 points total in those two. Coppin State is coming off its first win of the season but they also have been struggling offensively and both teams average just 125.7 points per game combined this season and they are a perfect 4-0 to the under combined. The Braves have a hard time shooting the ball from the field and both teams struggle from beyond the arc and they both play very good defense, with the Braves being an elite defensive team so far and both teams allowing just 125 points per game combined. Take the under the total in this one.

Bradley Braves Preview

The Bradley Braves have a 1-2 overall record and a 1-1 home record and a 0-1 road record. They are coming off a 45-62 road loss against Davidson and will face George Mason and Purdue Fort Wayne next.

Offensively, they are averaging 60.7 points per game, while allowing 55.3 points per game defensively. The Braves are shooting 36.7% from the field and 28.6% from beyond the arc, while allowing their opponents to shoot with 37.6% from the field and 28.1% from the 3-point range. They are shooting with a 65% from the free-throw line. They are grabbing 39.3 rebounds per game and allow 35.3 rebounds per game off their opponents, while averaging 13.7 assists per game and allowing their opponents to dish 9.3 assists per game. They average 2.7 blocks per game and 8.3 steals per game, while committing 13.3 turnovers per game and forcing their opponents into 14.7 turnovers per game.

Trevon Payton leads Bradley Braves in scoring, averaging 13 ppg on 34.4% shooting from the field. Josh Ibukunoluwa (48% FG, also adding a team-high 8 rebounds per game) and Ben Thornbrue (54.2% FG) follow with 10 ppg each. Dietrich Richardson shares the team lead in rebounds with 8 per game. Max Gaspa leads the team in assists with 3.3 per game.

Coppin State Eagles Preview

The Coppin State Eagles have a 1-2 overall record and a 1-0 home record and a 0-2 road record. They are coming off a 90-53 home win against Cheyney (PA) and will face South Florida and La Salle next.

Offensively, they are averaging 65 points per game, while allowing 69.7 points per game defensively. The Eagles are shooting 44.1% from the field and 28.8% from beyond the arc, while allowing their opponents to shoot with 39.5% from the field and 30.5% from the 3-point range. They are shooting with a 65.5% from the free-throw line. They are grabbing 34.3 rebounds per game and allow 34.7 rebounds per game off their opponents, while averaging 8.7 assists per game and allowing their opponents to dish 14.7 assists per game. They average 5 blocks per game and 6.7 steals per game, while committing 18.7 turnovers per game and forcing their opponents into 13.3 turnovers per game.

Brendan Johnson leads Coppin State Eagles in scoring, averaging 9.7 ppg on 51.9% shooting from the field. Malik Shackleford follows with 9 ppg on 52.9% shooting from the field. Baasil Saunders follows with 8.7 ppg on 57.9% shooting from the field. Hussain Williams leads the team in rebounds with 5 per game. Daveyon Lydner leads the team in assists with 1.7 per game.

Bradley Braves @ Coppin State Eagles Betting Trends: November 12, 2026

 

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Why the Coppin State Eagles will win

  • Bradley has lost four of its last five games against non-AP-ranked opponents.

Why the Bradley Braves will win

  • Coppin State has lost each of its last 11 night games against non-AP-ranked opponents.
  • Bradley has won each of its last six night games against non-AP-ranked opponents at a neutral venue.
  • Bradley has won the first half in each of its last five Thursday games against non-Conference opponents.

Total Points Facts

  • Each of Bradley’s last five games at a neutral venue have produced a total of 138+ points.
  • Six of Coppin State’s last seven games have produced a total of 136+ points.

Matchup/League Facts

  • Coppin State ranks 360th among Division 1 teams for turnovers per game this season (18.7).
  • Coppin State ranks T359th among Division 1 teams for assists per game this season (8.7).
  • Bradley ranks T31st among Division 1 teams for opponent field goals made per game this season (19.7).
  • Bradley ranks T33rd among Division 1 teams for opponent assists per game this season (9.3).

Nick Lagouretos's Pick: Under 134.5

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