Norfolk State vs. Coppin State betting: College basketball preview for Feb. 28

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Two hot teams hit the court when the Norfolk State Spartans (14-14, 7-4 MEAC) visit the Coppin State Eagles (7-21, 5-6 MEAC) on Saturday, February 28, 2026 at 4:30 p.m. ET. The Eagles are 8.5-point underdogs and will attempt to keep their four-game win streak allive against the Spartans, winners of four straight. The matchup has a point total of 141.5.

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Norfolk State vs. Coppin State betting lines

  • Norfolk State moneyline odds to win: -442
  • Coppin State moneyline odds to win: +329
  • Spread: Norfolk State (-8.5)
  • Total: 141.5

Norfolk State statistics, trends and more

As the away team

  • Norfolk State sports a worse record against the spread in home games (4-4-0) than it does in away games (7-6-0).
  • In home games, the Spartans exceed the over/under 62.5% of the time (five of eight games). They’ve hit the over in 46.2% of away games (six of 13 contests).
  • Norfolk State has won a lower percentage of its games as a moneyline favorite at home, going 5-2 (.714). In away games as a moneyline favorite, it has a record of 3-1 (.750).

Recent trends

  • The Spartans have seen an increase in scoring recently, putting up 79.6 points per game in their last 10 outings, 3.6 points more than the 76.0 they’ve scored this season.
  • Norfolk State’s defense has been tougher lately, as the team has allowed 72.3 points per game during its last 10 compared to the 72.5 points per game its opponents are averaging on the season.
  • During their last 10 contests, the Spartans are making 0.5 more three-pointers per game than their season long average (6.5 compared to 6.0 season-long), while also shooting a higher percentage from deep in that span (38.2% compared to 34.7% season-long).

Norfolk State betting records this season

  • ATS Record: 12-12-0 (Home: 4-4-0; Away: 7-6-0)
  • ATS Record When Favored by 8.5+: 3-0-0 (As Favorite: 7-6-0; As Underdog: 5-6-0)
  • O-U-P: 14-10-0 (Home: 5-3-0; Away: 6-7-0)
  • Record When Moneyline Favorite: 9-4 (Home: 5-2; Away: 3-1)
  • Record When Moneyline Underdog: 1-9 (Home: 0-1; Away: 1-7)
Field Goal % Opp. Field Goal % Rebounds Opp. Rebounds Assists Turnovers
46.8 (87th in nation) 43.8 (157th) 30.6 (258th) 29.8 (102nd) 12.0 (312th) 12.0 (277th)

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Coppin State statistics, trends and more

As the home team

  • Coppin State’s winning percentage against the spread at home is .286 (2-5-0). Away, it is .471 (8-9-0).
  • Eagles games have gone above the over/under more often at home (five times out of seven) than away (10 of 17) this season.
  • As moneyline underdogs, the Eagles have won a higher percentage of games at home (2-5) than on the road (4-12).

Recent trends

  • The Eagles are averaging 67.8 points per contest over their past 10 games, compared to their season average of 65.3.
  • While Coppin State is allowing 80.6 points per game in 2025-26, it has bettered that mark over its last 10 games, allowing 72.1 points per contest.
  • The Eagles are making 6.3 threes per contest in their past 10 games, which is 0.2 more than their average for the season (6.1). Likewise, they sport a higher three-point percentage over their previous 10 contests (32.5%) compared to their season average from beyond the arc (30.8%).

Coppin State betting records this season

  • ATS Record: 12-15-0 (Home: 2-5-0; Away: 8-9-0)
  • ATS Record When Underdog by 8.5+: 9-12-0 (As Favorite: 0-0-0; As Underdog: 12-15-0)
  • O-U-P: 16-11-0 (Home: 5-2-0; Away: 10-7-0)
  • Record When Moneyline Favorite: 0-0 (Home: 0-0; Away: 0-0)
  • Record When Moneyline Underdog: 6-20 (Home: 2-5; Away: 4-12)
Field Goal % Opp. Field Goal % Rebounds Opp. Rebounds Assists Turnovers
40.8 (349th in nation) 46.7 (310th) 29.1 (316th) 33.1 (301st) 11.8 (320th) 14.9 (364th)
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