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Coppin State @ Norfolk State

Current Records: Coppin State 3-14; Norfolk State 12-4

What to Know

After two games on the road, the Norfolk State Spartans are heading back home. The Spartans and the Coppin State Eagles will face off in an MEAC battle at 6 p.m. ET Saturday at Echols Hall. The teams split their matchups last year, with Norfolk State winning the first 84-72 at home on the road and Coppin State taking the second 74-64.

The Maryland-Eastern Shore Hawks typically have all the answers at home, but on Monday Norfolk State proved too difficult a challenge. Norfolk State enjoyed a cozy 72-58 victory over Maryland-Eastern Shore.

Meanwhile, the Morgan State Bears typically have all the answers at home, but on Saturday the Eagles proved too difficult a challenge. Coppin State came out on top in a nail-biter against the Bears, sneaking past 79-76.

The Spartans are the favorite in this one, with an expected 5-point margin of victory. They have been consistent moneymakers against the spread when favored (6-1), so they might be worth a quick bet.

The wins brought Norfolk State up to 12-4 and Coppin State to 3-14. Two stats to keep in the back of your head while watching: Norfolk State have been holding their opponents to a field goal percentage of 37.20%, which places them sixth in college basketball. Less enviably, the Eagles have only been able to knock down 38.60% percent of their shots, which is the 349th lowest field goal percentage in college basketball. So the cards are definitely stacked against Coppin State.

How To Watch

  • When: Saturday at 6 p.m. ET
  • Where: Echols Hall -- Norfolk, Virginia
  • Follow: CBS Sports App

Odds

The Spartans are a 5-point favorite against the Eagles, according to the latest college basketball odds.

The oddsmakers were right in line with the betting community on this one, as the game opened as a 5-point spread, and stayed right there.

Over/Under: -109

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Series History

Norfolk State have won nine out of their last 12 games against Coppin State.

  • Feb 08, 2021 - Coppin State 74 vs. Norfolk State 64
  • Feb 07, 2021 - Norfolk State 84 vs. Coppin State 72
  • Jan 24, 2021 - Coppin State 81 vs. Norfolk State 77
  • Jan 23, 2021 - Coppin State 81 vs. Norfolk State 71
  • Feb 17, 2020 - Norfolk State 80 vs. Coppin State 60
  • Jan 06, 2020 - Norfolk State 82 vs. Coppin State 59
  • Mar 02, 2019 - Norfolk State 72 vs. Coppin State 38
  • Jan 12, 2019 - Norfolk State 80 vs. Coppin State 66
  • Jan 03, 2018 - Norfolk State 75 vs. Coppin State 67
  • Jan 23, 2017 - Norfolk State 74 vs. Coppin State 64
  • Feb 22, 2016 - Norfolk State 85 vs. Coppin State 77
  • Dec 07, 2015 - Norfolk State 88 vs. Coppin State 56