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Coppin State @ South Carolina State

Current Records: Coppin State 1-14; South Carolina State 7-8

What to Know

The South Carolina State Bulldogs and the Coppin State Eagles will face off in an MEAC clash at 4 p.m. ET Jan. 8 at Smith-Hammond-Middleton Center. The Bulldogs should still be riding high after a victory, while Coppin State will be looking to get back in the win column.

South Carolina State beat the Charleston Southern Buccaneers 75-65 two weeks ago.

Meanwhile, Coppin State came up short against the Drexel Dragons three weeks ago, falling 76-69.

Barring any buzzer beaters, South Carolina State is expected to win a tight contest Saturday. They are currently three-for-three against the spread in their most recent games, a trend bettors might want to take into account.

South Carolina State is now 7-8 while the Eagles sit at 1-14. Two offensive stats to keep an eye on: The Bulldogs have only been able to knock down 39.70% percent of their shots, which is the 15th lowest field goal percentage in college basketball. Coppin State has experienced some struggles of their own as they have only been able to knock down 37.70% percent of their shots, which is the 353rd lowest field goal percentage in college basketball. It could be a slow evening.

How To Watch

  • When: Saturday at 4 p.m. ET
  • Where: Smith-Hammond-Middleton Center -- Orangeburg, South Carolina
  • Follow: CBS Sports App

Odds

The Bulldogs are a slight 2.5-point favorite against the Eagles, according to the latest college basketball odds.

The oddsmakers had a good feel for the line for this one, as the game opened with the Bulldogs as a 1.5-point favorite.

Over/Under: -110

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Series History

South Carolina State have won seven out of their last ten games against Coppin State.

  • Feb 15, 2020 - South Carolina State 70 vs. Coppin State 66
  • Jan 04, 2020 - South Carolina State 79 vs. Coppin State 75
  • Feb 11, 2019 - South Carolina State 85 vs. Coppin State 84
  • Jan 14, 2019 - South Carolina State 70 vs. Coppin State 68
  • Feb 05, 2018 - Coppin State 84 vs. South Carolina State 60
  • Jan 27, 2018 - Coppin State 73 vs. South Carolina State 65
  • Feb 18, 2017 - South Carolina State 84 vs. Coppin State 79
  • Jan 04, 2017 - Coppin State 75 vs. South Carolina State 59
  • Mar 10, 2016 - South Carolina State 90 vs. Coppin State 80
  • Feb 06, 2016 - South Carolina State 88 vs. Coppin State 83