Coppin State vs South Carolina State Prediction 3/12/25 College Basketball Picks

In this article we will formulate a Coppin State vs South Carolina State prediction for this College Basketball game on Wednesday, March 12th at Norfolk Scope Arena in Norfolk, Virginia. Let’s take a look at the prediction for this College Basketball matchup.

Coppin State Eagles Betting Preview

The Coppin State Eagles are 6-23 (4-10) this year after they defeated Morgan State by a score of 82-75 in overtime. Coppin State trailed 32-23 at halftime, but they scored 46 points in the second half to force overtime, where they were able to get the win. The Eagles shot 43.8% from the field, 40.9% on three pointers, and 77.3% on free throws in the game. Khali Horton led Coppin State with 28 points and four rebounds, while Derrius Ward added 15 points and five rebounds in the game. 

Prior to that win, the Eagles lost to UMES by a score of 72-59 and Delaware State by a score of 83-79. Coppin State has lost five of their last seven games and they finished second to last in the MEAC standings with a 4-10 record. Coppin State has scored 62.2 points per game and they have allowed 76.7 points against per game, while also averaging 30.5 rebounds and 11.3 assists per game this season. Derrius Ward is averaging 13.7 points, 4.8 rebounds, and 1.1 assists per game, while Toby Nnadozie is averaging 12.5 points, 3.4 rebounds, and 2.4 assists per game this year. Coppin State is shooting 39.5% from the field, 68.2% on free throws, and 29.3% on three pointers this season. 

South Carolina State Gamecocks Betting Preview

The South Carolina State Gamecocks are 18-12 (11-3) this season after they defeated NC Central by a score of 87-71 in their last game. South Carolina State led 43-27 at halftime and they were able to get the win, despite allowing 44 points in the second half. The Gamecocks shot 51.5% from the field, 33.3% on three pointers, and 71.4% on free throws in the game. Omar Croskey led South Carolina State with 26 points and nine rebounds, while Mitchell Taylor added 15 points and three assists in the game. 

Prior to that victory, the Gamecocks defeated Howard by a score of 79-69 and Norfolk State by a score of 91-88. South Carolina State has won nine games in a row and they finished tied for first in the MEAC standings with an 11-3 record. South Carolina State has scored 80.1 points per game and they have allowed 70.9 points against per game, while also averaging 35.6 rebounds and 15.4 assists per game this season. Drayton Jones is averaging 13.6 points, 5.6 rebounds, and 1.5 assists per game, while Omar Croskey is averaging 11.6 points, 3.7 rebounds, and 1.3 assists per game this year. South Carolina State is shooting 47.2% from the field, 70.4% on free throws, and 35.2% on three pointers this year. 

Why South Carolina State will beat Coppin State

• South Carolina State has won each of its last nine night games.
• Coppin State has lost each of its last seven Wednesday games.
• Coppin State has lost the first half in 14 of its last 16 games against Conference opponents.

Total Points Facts

• Each of South Carolina State’s last 10 night games against non-AP-ranked opponents have produced a total of 142+ points.
• Each of Coppin State’s last four games against non-AP-ranked opponents at a neutral venue have produced a total of 129 or fewer points.

Matchup/League Facts

• South Carolina State ranks 7th among Division 1 teams for free throw attempts per game this season (25.9).
• South Carolina State ranks 8th among Division 1 teams for free throws made per game this season (18.3).
• Coppin State ranks 363rd among Division 1 teams for defensive rating this season (111.4).
• Coppin State ranks 363rd among Division 1 teams for points per possession this season (0.90).

Coppin State vs South Carolina State Prediction 

South Carolina State was one of the best teams in the MEAC this year and they come into this matchup as big favorites to get the win. The Gamecocks have won nine games in a row and they are shooting 47.2% from the field this year. On the other side, Coppin State was towards the bottom of the conference standings and they are shooting just 39.5% from the field. South Carolina State won the first two meetings with Coppin State by scores of 85-77 and 87-57. The Gamecocks are the much better team in this matchup and they should win this game easily. 

David Racey's Pick: South Carolina State -14.5