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North Carolina Central @ Coppin State

Current Records: North Carolina Central 7-8; Coppin State 6-12

What to Know

The North Carolina Central Eagles' road trip will continue as they head to Physical Education Complex at 7:30 p.m. ET Monday to face off against the Coppin State Eagles. The teams split their matchups last year, with North Carolina Central winning the first 77-74 and Coppin State taking the second 79-73.

North Carolina Central was within striking distance but couldn't close the gap this past Saturday as they fell 78-73 to the Morgan State Bears.

Meanwhile, Coppin State strolled past the South Carolina State Bulldogs with points to spare this past Saturday, taking the contest 85-73.

Barring any buzzer beaters, North Carolina Central is expected to win a tight contest. Those burned by picking them against the spread this past Saturday might want to keep in mind that the team has not yet dropped back-to-back games against the spread this season.

North Carolina Central is now 7-8 while Coppin State sits at 6-12. A couple stats to keep in the back of your head while watching: North Carolina Central ranks 18th in college basketball when it comes to field goal percentage, with 49% on the season. Less enviably, Coppin State has allowed their opponents to shoot 46.60% from the floor on average, which is the 11th highest shooting percentage allowed in college basketball.

How To Watch

  • When: Monday at 7:30 p.m. ET
  • Where: Physical Education Complex -- Baltimore, Maryland
  • Follow: CBS Sports App

Odds

The Eagles are a slight 1.5-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 1.5-point spread, and stayed right there.

Over/Under: -110

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Series History

North Carolina Central have won six out of their last nine games against Coppin State.

  • Mar 11, 2022 - Coppin State 79 vs. North Carolina Central 73
  • Feb 14, 2022 - North Carolina Central 77 vs. Coppin State 74
  • Feb 05, 2022 - North Carolina Central 69 vs. Coppin State 68
  • Feb 08, 2020 - North Carolina Central 68 vs. Coppin State 63
  • Jan 19, 2019 - Coppin State 64 vs. North Carolina Central 60
  • Mar 06, 2018 - North Carolina Central 60 vs. Coppin State 48
  • Jan 13, 2018 - North Carolina Central 81 vs. Coppin State 61
  • Feb 06, 2017 - North Carolina Central 86 vs. Coppin State 77
  • Feb 18, 2016 - Coppin State 71 vs. North Carolina Central 60