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Maryland Terrapins vs Coppin State Eagles Betting Preview
Maryland begins the Buzz Williams era on Nov 3 in Baltimore against Coppin State. The Terrapins rebuilt their roster from the ground up after Kevin Willard’s exit for Villanova, bringing transfers from Texas A&M and adding five-star freshman Darius Adams.
Pharrel Payne and Solomon Washington join Williams from the Aggies, aiming to give Maryland an interior edge early. Coppin State, meanwhile, returns only Khali Horton and Cam Sparrow from a team that won nine games last season. Bettors tracking early matchups can review more previews on the college basketball page
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Line Movement and Odds
Maryland opened as a heavy favorite, around –29.5, with totals in the mid-140s. Early public action pushed the line higher, while sharp bettors eyed the under expecting limited offense from Coppin State. You can follow live numbers anytime on the NCAA basketball odds board
Matchup Breakdown
Williams’ approach should emphasize defense and rebounding. Payne and Washington both ranked among the top rebounders at their previous stop, and that physicality suits the Big Ten style.
Coppin State enters its third year under Larry Stewart, but depth remains a concern. The Eagles ranked near the bottom nationally in rebound rate and effective field-goal percentage last year. Maryland’s backcourt duo of Myles Rice and Adams should control tempo and create turnovers.
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Injuries and Conditions
Maryland:
- Solomon Washington (ankle) questionable for opener.
- Myles Rice (ankle) probable.
- Isaiah Watts (eye) day-to-day.
Coppin State:
- No major injuries reported before tip-off.
Review updates anytime through team pages on ScoresAndStats’ NCAA basketball teams list The game will be played indoors, so weather won’t factor into totals or shooting conditions.
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Best Bets and Prediction
Maryland’s roster size and depth make this a mismatch. Coppin State will struggle to defend inside or keep pace in transition. Expect Williams to rotate heavily but still build a double-digit margin early.
Projected score: Maryland 88, Coppin State 54.
Best bet: Maryland –29.5.
Lean: Under 144.
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