Coppin State vs Miami Prediction College Basketball Picks 11/17/24

The Coppin State Eagles are visiting the Miami (FL) Hurricanes on Sunday, November 17th at the Watsco Center. We will look at this from a betting perspective and determine the best bets for this game. Here’s a Coppin State Eagles vs Miami (FL) Hurricanes Prediction.

Miami (FL) Hurricanes Preview

The Miami (FL) Hurricanes have a 2-0 record this season and are coming off an 88-64 win over Binghamton. The Hurricanes are 1-1 against the spread, and 1-1 in over/under, while having a 2-0 home record.

Offensively, Miami is the 7th-best team in the nation, averaging 100.5 points per game. Defensively, they allow 68 points per game (133rd). The Hurricanes shot 58.3% from the field, which is the best in the nation, and 37.5% from beyond the arc (87th). The Hurricanes shoot with an elite 81.4% from the free-throw line (16th) and are grabbing 37.5 rebounds per game (195th).

Nijel Pack leads Miami in scoring this season, with an average of 19 points and a team-high 5.5 assists, while Jalen Blackmon adds 16 points. Miami will meet Drake, Charleston Southern, Arkansas, Clemson, and Tennessee after this one.

Coppin State Eagles Preview

The Coppin State Eagles have a winless 0-5 record this season and are coming off a 67-92 loss in UMBC. The Eagles are 1-1 against the spread, and 1-1 in over/under while having a 0-4 road record.

Offensively, Coppin State is averaging just 53 points per game, which is the third-worst in the nation. Defensively, they allow 75 points per game (256th). The Eagles are in the bottom 10 of the nation in shooting percentages, with just 33.8% from the field (360th), and 22.3% from beyond the arc (360th). The Eagles shot 64% from the free-throw line (297th) while grabbing 32.8 rebounds per game (314th).

Derius Ward leads Coppin State in scoring this season, with an average of 12.4 points and a team-high 5 rebounds, while Jonathan Dunn adds 8.6 points and 4.8 rebounds. 

Why the Miami Hurricanes will win

• Miami (FL) has won each of its last 19 games against non-conference opponents at Watsco Center.
• Coppin State has lost each of its last 18 games.
• Coppin State has lost the first half in each of its last 12 games against the Atlantic Coast Conference.

Why the Coppin State Eagles will win

• Miami (FL) has lost 10 of its last 12 games.

Total Points Facts

• Each of Miami (FL)’s last 13 games against non-conference opponents have produced a total of 146+ points.
• Each of Coppin State’s last six-day games has produced a total of 141 or fewer points.

Matchup/League Facts

• Miami (FL) ranks 1st among Division 1 teams for opponent steals per game this season (2.5).
• Miami (FL) ranks 1st among Division 1 teams for field goal percentage this season (58.3%).
• Coppin State ranks 364th among Division 1 teams for true shooting percentage this season (41.0%).
• Coppin State ranks T362nd among Division 1 teams for points per game this season (53.0).

Coppin State Eagles vs Miami (FL) Hurricanes Prediction

In their only previous meeting back in 2019, Miami won at home, 91-60. In this Coppin State Eagles vs Miami (FL) Hurricanes Prediction, Miami is coming as huge -32.5 home favorites, and rightfully so. The Hurricanes are one of the few teams to average 100+ points per game this season and boast the best field goal percentage in the nation. On the other hand, Coppin State averages a whopping 47.5 points per game less than Miami and cannot shoot the ball. There is not a slight edge for the guests to be made in this game, so expect a huge Miami win in this one. Take the Miami Hurricanes and lay the big chalk at home.