Coppin State vs South Carolina State Prediction 2/16/2026 Today’s College Basketball Picks

In this article we will formulate a Coppin State vs South Carolina State prediction for this College Basketball game on Monday, February 16th at the Smith-Hammond-Middleton Memorial Center in Orangeburg, South Carolina. Let’s take a look at the prediction for this College Basketball matchup.

Coppin State Eagles Betting Preview

The Coppin State Eagles are 5-21 (3-6) this season after they defeated NC Central by a score of 58-56 in their last game. Coppin State trailed 33-27 at halftime, but they won the second half 31-23 for the comeback victory. The Eagles shot 40% from the field, 23% on three pointers, and 50% on free throws in the game. Camaren Sparrow led Coppin State with 12 points and two rebounds, while Demariontay Hall added 11 points and three rebounds in the win. 

Prior to that game, Coppin State defeated Delaware State by a score of 65-47, but lost to Howard by a score of 72-53 before that. The Eagles have scored 65.3 points per game with 32.7 rebounds and 12.1 assists per game, while they have allowed 82.2 points against per game this season. Demariontay Hall is averaging 9.5 points and 5.4 rebounds per game, while Khali Horton is averaging 7.6 points and 2.2 rebounds per game for the Eagles. Coppin State is shooting 40.4% from the field, 67.4% on free throws, and 30.7% on three pointers this season. 

South Carolina State Bulldogs Betting Preview

The South Carolina State Bulldogs are 6-17 (4-3) this year after they lost to Howard by a score of 85-57 in their last game. South Carolina State trailed 36-24 at halftime and they allowed 49 points in the second half in the lopsided loss. The Bulldogs shot 33% from the field, 27% on three pointers, and 53% on free throws in the game. Noah Treadwell led South Carolina State with 13 points and one steal, while Jayden Johnson added 11 points and two rebounds in the loss. 

Prior to that game, South Carolina State defeated UMES by a score of 63-54 and Delaware State by a score of 70-64. The Bulldogs have scored 65.4 points per game with 31.2 rebounds and 11.5 assists per game, while they have allowed 80.8 points against per game this season. Jayden Johnson is averaging 12.9 points and 3.5 assists per game, while Owen Bronston Jr is averaging 10.9 points and 2.9 rebounds per game for the Bulldogs. South Carolina State is shooting 40.4% from the field, 63.5% on free throws, and 33.9% on three pointers this year. 

Why the South Carolina State Bulldogs will win

• South Carolina State has won each of its last 12 night games against the Mid-Eastern Athletic Conference.
• Coppin State has lost each of its last seven night games against non-AP-ranked opponents.
• South Carolina State has won the first half in each of its last six night games against the Mid-Eastern Athletic Conference at Smith-Hammond Middleton Memorial Center.

Total Points Facts

• Each of South Carolina State’s last four games against non-AP-ranked opponents have produced a total of 142 or fewer points.
• Four of Coppin State’s last five night games against non-AP-ranked opponents have produced a total of 146+ points.

Matchup/League Facts

• South Carolina State ranks 364th among Division 1 teams for opponent free throw attempts per game this season (28.2).
• South Carolina State ranks 362nd among Division 1 teams for assist to turnover ratio this season (0.77).
• Coppin State ranks 362nd among Division 1 teams for point differential per game this season (-16.9).
• Coppin State ranks 362nd among Division 1 teams for offensive rating this season (94.6).

Coppin State vs South Carolina State Prediction 

Coppin State comes into this matchup on a two game winning streak, but they are just 3-6 in conference play and they are on the road. The Eagles are shooting 40% from the field and they have scored 65 points or fewer in three straight games. South Carolina State has won three of their last four, which includes three straight wins at home by at least six points. The Bulldogs are also shooting 40% from the field and they have allowed 64 or fewer in three of their last four. Take SC State at home here.

David Racey's Pick: South Carolina State -5.5