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West Virginia Mountaineers vs Coppin State Eagles Betting Preview
The West Virginia Mountaineers host the Coppin State Eagles at WVU Coliseum in Wednesday NCAA action. West Virginia looks to build on strong practice habits and home dominance, while Coppin State seeks consistency after a tough start. Bettors must weigh the Mountaineers’ defensive control against the Eagles’ ability to stay competitive.
Line Movement and Odds
- West Virginia Spread: -31.5 (-116)
- Coppin State Spread: +31.5 (-109)
- Total: 133.5 (Over -110, Under -110)
West Virginia opened as heavy favorites at home. See full NCAA Basketball odds for market movement.
Matchup Breakdown
Coppin State Eagles Outlook
Coppin State fell 95-84 to Loyola (MD) despite Hassan Perkins’ 19 points. Perkins, Chris Morgan, Nelson Lamizana, and Tyler Koenig provide scoring depth. The Eagles average 67.4 points per game and shoot 71.8% from the free-throw line. They recently beat Rider 68-65, showing resilience. Coppin State must rely on efficient possessions and free throws to stay within reach against West Virginia.
West Virginia Mountaineers Outlook
West Virginia dominated Mercyhurst 70-38 behind Chance Moore’s 11 points and 9 rebounds. Moore, a transfer from St. Bonaventure, adds depth off the bench. The Mountaineers average 71.1 points per game and attempt 22.9 free throws per contest. Defensively, they limit opponents to just 9.2 turnovers per game. With a 6-1 home record, West Virginia remains tough to beat in Morgantown.
Key Matchup / Path to Victory
Coppin State’s ability to score efficiently vs West Virginia’s defensive control. The Eagles must rely on Perkins and Hall to generate offense, while the Mountaineers need Moore and Eaglestaff to maintain balance. Home court advantage heavily favors West Virginia.
Injuries / Availability
Coppin State reports no major injury concerns, with Perkins and Koenig leading the attack.
West Virginia lists its roster healthy, with Moore and Eaglestaff contributing off the bench.
Betting Trends
- Coppin State is 2-2 in their last four games.
- Coppin State averages 67.4 points per game.
- West Virginia is 6-1 at home this season.
- West Virginia is 6-1 straight up as favorites.
Best Bets and Prediction
Projected Final Score: West Virginia 75, Coppin State 55
- Coppin State +31.5 (-109) → Best Bet. Eagles’ scoring ability suggests they can stay within the spread.
- Under 133.5 (-110) → Total. Our model projects 130 points, leaning under given both teams’ scoring averages.
West Virginia’s defense and home dominance should secure the win, but Coppin State’s offense may keep the margin manageable. Expect the Mountaineers to win comfortably with the total trending under.
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