| MATCHUP | Coppin State Eagles | Delaware State Hornets |
|---|---|---|
| Team Records | 3-15 | 5-11 |
| Where | Memorial Hall (DE), Dover, DE | |
| When | Saturday, January 3, 2026 | |
| Time | 04:30 PM EST | |
| TV | ESPN+ | |
Delaware State Hornets Preview
Delaware State Hornets have a 5-10 record this season and are in 3rd place in the MEAC. They have a 4-1 home record and are coming off a 65-50 away loss against Rutgers. Their previous three games were a 73-61 home win against Holy Family, a 67-51 away loss against Saint Joseph’s and an 81-76 away win against Longwood.
Offensively, Delaware State averages 61.1 points per game, while allowing 71.3 points per game defensively. The Hornets shoot with 39% from the field and grab 31.8 rebounds per game, while dishing out 11.3 assists per game. They average 1.9 blocks per game and 8.9 steals per game defensively.
Ponce James leads Delaware State in scoring, with an average of 13.6 points per game, while shooting with 40.2% from the field and 81% from the free throw line. Cyril Obasogie is the team’s leading rebounder with 3.6 per game, while Ponce James also leads the team with 3.8 assists per game.
Coppin State Eagles Preview
Coppin State Eagles have a 2-15 record this season and are in 7th place in the MEAC. They have a 1-11 away record and are coming off a 93-59 home loss against UMBC. Their previous three games were a 97-67 away loss against Georgetown, an 88-55 away loss against Navy and a 107-77 away loss against Radford.
Offensively, Coppin State averages 64.5 points per game, while allowing 87.4 points per game defensively. The Eagles shoot with 39% from the field and grab 32.1 rebounds per game, while dishing out 12.1 assists per game. They average 3.1 blocks per game and 6.5 steals per game defensively.
Khali Horton leads Coppin State in scoring, with an average of 8.1 points per game, while shooting with 33.9% from the field and 75% from the free throw line. Tyler Koenig is the team’s leading rebounder with 3.9 per game, while Hassan Perkins adds a team-high 3.2 assists per game.
Coppin State Eagles @ Delaware State Hornets Betting Trends: January 3, 2026
Why the Delaware State Hornets will win
- Coppin State has lost 19 of its last 20 day games against Conference opponents.
- The home team has won seven of Coppin State’s last eight games.
- Coppin State has lost the first half in each of its last 10 games.
Why the Coppin State Eagles will win
- Coppin State has won four of its last five road games against Delaware State following a home loss.
Total Points Facts
- Each of Delaware State’s last 10 games against Conference opponents have produced a total of 143+ points.
- Each of Coppin State’s last six games have produced a total of 142+ points.
Matchup/League Facts
- Delaware State ranks 364th among Division 1 teams for true shooting percentage this season (46.8%).
- Delaware State ranks 363rd among Division 1 teams for points per game this season (61.1).
- Coppin State ranks 362nd among Division 1 teams for point differential per game this season (-22.9).
- Coppin State ranks 362nd among Division 1 teams for opponent three-point field goals made per game this season (10.8).
Coppin State vs Delaware State Prediction
In this Coppin State vs Delaware State Prediction, Delaware State is coming as -9.5 home favorites. Delaware State has been the far better team this season as Coppin State has just two wins in 17 games played and have only one road win in 12 road games. This will be their 13th road games in 18 total games and they have also been terrible against the spread with a 1-7 record in their last 8 games. Delaware State might have a weaker offense, but they are a perfect 5-0 against the spread in their last 5 games and I expect them to win and cover this one as well.