Howard vs. Coppin State betting: College basketball preview for Feb. 2

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The Coppin State Eagles (3-20, 1-5 MEAC) host the Howard Bison (13-9, 3-3 MEAC) after losing four straight home games. The Bison are heavy favorites by 13.5 points in the matchup, which begins at 6 p.m. ET on Monday, February 2, 2026. The matchup has an over/under set at 146.5 points.

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Howard Cover -13.5 vs Coppin State -113

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Howard vs. Coppin State betting lines

  • Howard moneyline odds to win: -1190
  • Coppin State moneyline odds to win: +735
  • Spread: Howard (-13.5)
  • Total: 146.5

Howard statistics, trends and more

As the away team

  • Howard has done a better job covering the spread in home games (4-3-0) than it has in road tilts (5-4-0).
  • When it comes to point totals, the Bison hit the over more consistently at home, as they’ve exceeded the total four times in seven opportunities this season (57.1%). In away games, they have hit the over three times in nine opportunities (33.3%).
  • As a moneyline favorite, Howard has won three of five games at home, good for a .600 winning percentage. It has won one of four games on the road (.250) as a moneyline favorite.

Recent trends

  • The Bison have seen a downturn in scoring recently, putting up 72.5 points per game in their last 10 outings, 2.1 points fewer than the 74.6 they’ve scored this year.
  • Howard’s defense has been more stingy as of late, as the team has allowed 67.3 points per game over its past 10 compared to the 69.6 points per game its opponents average this season.
  • During their last 10 outings, the Bison are making 0.4 fewer three-pointers per game than their season long average (5.8 compared to 6.2 season-long), while also shooting a lower percentage from deep in that span (31.2% compared to 32.7% season-long).

Howard betting records this season

  • ATS Record: 12-7-0 (Home: 4-3-0; Away: 5-4-0)
  • ATS Record When Favored by 13.5+: 1-1-0 (As Favorite: 5-5-0; As Underdog: 7-2-0)
  • O-U-P: 8-11-0 (Home: 4-3-0; Away: 3-6-0)
  • Record When Moneyline Favorite: 4-5 (Home: 3-2; Away: 1-3)
  • Record When Moneyline Underdog: 5-3 (Home: 0-1; Away: 2-2)
Field Goal % Opp. Field Goal % Rebounds Opp. Rebounds Assists Turnovers
44.3 (246th in nation) 42.7 (108th) 32.7 (165th) 29.0 (71st) 15.0 (121st) 12.7 (309th)

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Coppin State statistics, trends and more

As the home team

  • This year, Coppin State is 0-4-0 at home against the spread (.000 winning percentage). On the road, it is 6-9-0 ATS (.400).
  • Eagles games have gone above the over/under more often at home (four times out of four) than on the road (10 of 15) this season.
  • The Eagles, as moneyline underdogs, have won a lower percentage of games at home (0-4) than on the road (2-12) this year.

Recent trends

  • The Eagles have fared better offensively in their past 10 games, posting 68.3 points per contest, 2.2 more than their season average of 66.1.
  • While Coppin State is allowing 85.3 points per game in 2025-26, it has been worse in its previous 10 games, allowing 86.0 points per contest.
  • The Eagles are sinking 7.9 three-pointers per game with a 36.4% three-point percentage over their past 10 games, compared to their season averages of 6.4 and 31.8%.

Coppin State betting records this season

  • ATS Record: 8-14-0 (Home: 0-4-0; Away: 6-9-0)
  • ATS Record When Underdog by 13.5+: 5-8-0 (As Favorite: 0-0-0; As Underdog: 8-14-0)
  • O-U-P: 15-7-0 (Home: 4-0-0; Away: 10-5-0)
  • Record When Moneyline Favorite: 0-0 (Home: 0-0; Away: 0-0)
  • Record When Moneyline Underdog: 2-19 (Home: 0-4; Away: 2-12)
Field Goal % Opp. Field Goal % Rebounds Opp. Rebounds Assists Turnovers
40.4 (347th in nation) 48.6 (354th) 28.7 (334th) 34.1 (329th) 12.0 (313th) 15.1 (362nd)
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