Racers(+16.5) take on the Bulldogs(-16.5) on Wednesday, 12/13/2023 @ 7:30pm EST at the Humphrey Coliseum Stadium.

Game outlook

This Wednesday, Mississippi State and Murray State will play at Humphrey Coliseum, with the game tipped off at 7:30 p.m. ET. Mississippi State have won 7 of their last games, while Murray State have lost 5 of their last 6 games. Get to know Mike Briggs!

Betting Odds

Moneyline: Racers +1,150 | Bulldogs -3,000

Spread: Racers +16.5 (-110) | Bulldogs -16.5 (-110)

Total: Over/Under 136.5 (-110)

Based on the moneyline, the implied probability that Mississippi St. will win straight-up is 97%.

Murray St. Racers

Murray State recently won its last game despite a low shooting percentage of 37.3%, while they held their opponent, Austin Peay, to 33.9%. The Racers are led by senior guard Rob Perry (15.0 ppg, 43.1% shooting) and have a power ranking of 291, 97th in offense and 286th in defense. They average 73.5 points, 45.2% shooting, 32.6% from three-point range, 67.9% from the free toss line, 33.0 rebounds per game, and 12.00 defensive assists. Their opponents average 70.9 points, 44.9% shooting, 32.9% from three-point range and 29.8 rebounds per game.

Mississippi St. Bulldogs Analysis

Mississippi St. Bulldogs bounced back from back-to-back losses with a resounding victory over Tulane on Saturday, with a score of 106-75. Led by freshman guard Josh Hubbard, the team has a power ranking of 28th nationally. MSU is ranked 236th in offensive efficiency, 3rd in defensive efficiency, and 155th in tempo. They average 75.4 points per game on 43.6 percent shooting, and their opponents score 62.0 points per game on 37.2 percent shooting. Their offensive statistics include an average of 41.44% field goal percentage, 72.56% in free throws, 29.38% in three pointers, and 41.63 rebounds per game. Defensively, they average 36.58% field goals, 68.75% in free throws, 25.42% in three pointers, and 34.50 defensive rebounds per game.