Maryland Eastern Shore Hawks vs Coppin State Eagles

This NCAAB matchup features Maryland Eastern Shore Hawks (8-19 (5-2)) traveling to take on Coppin State Eagles (6-21 (2-5)) at Physical Education Complex, Baltimore, MD. The MD Eastern hold a clear statistical edge this season, outperforming the Coppin St by 8.8 points per game in scoring margin. That differential will be a key factor in this matchup. Coppin St averages 65.0 points per game, but they face a MD Eastern defense that holds opponents to 71.1 PPG. The visitors' defensive prowess could limit the home team's scoring output. Meanwhile, MD Eastern scores 63.7 PPG but faces a Coppin St defense that limits opponents to 81.2 PPG. The home team's defensive effort could be the difference-maker. Home court advantage is worth approximately 3.5 points in NCAAB, and Coppin St will look to leverage their home crowd. Our model projects MD Eastern to win by approximately 3.0 points. The 68% confidence interval ranges from Coppin St winning by 11 to losing by 16. Our model aligns closely with the market on this one, suggesting the oddsmakers have priced this game efficiently. Look for small edges in the total and moneyline markets to capitalize on any remaining value.

Coppin St has struggled this season at 6-21 (2-5). The wins have been hard to come by, and the team is looking for answers on both ends of the floor. Home court advantage will be critical for any chance at pulling off an upset. It's been a difficult season for MD Eastern at 8-19 (5-2). Traveling to face Coppin St presents a significant challenge, though every game is a chance to build for the future. When these teams meet, the home team typically has the edge given the crowd advantage and familiarity factor. The team that controls tempo and limits turnovers will likely dictate the outcome of this matchup.