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Mississippi State Bulldogs to Take on Rutgers Scarlet Knights in Inter-Conference Matchup

Game time: December 23, 2023 at 12:00 PM ET

Venue: Prudential Center — Newark, NJ

Article updated Dec 23, 1:15 AM EST

Published by SportsJaw Editorial Team

On Saturday, the Mississippi State Bulldogs (9-2) will take on the Rutgers Scarlet Knights (7-3), in an inter-conference matchup. The Bulldogs, who have posted a 7-4 Against

Game outlook

On Saturday, the Mississippi State Bulldogs (9-2) will take on the Rutgers Scarlet Knights (7-3), in an inter-conference matchup. The Bulldogs, who have posted a 7-4 Against the Spread record, recently won against North Texas while the Scarlet Knights, with a 5-5 ATS record, have come out victorious against LIU Broooklyn. The Bulldogs are the betting favorites, opening at -2.5, and the line has not shifted.

Betting Odds

Moneyline: Bulldogs -148 | Scarlet Knights +120

Spread: Bulldogs -2.5 (-110) | Scarlet Knights +2.5 (-110)

Total: Over/Under 132 (-110)

Based on the moneyline, the implied probability that Mississippi St. will win straight-up is 60%.

Mississippi St. Bulldogs

Mississippi State has achieved a successful season so far, currently standing 9-2 overall and 7-4 against the spread. Josh Hubbard, Cameron Matthews and Deshawn Davis are the powerhouse offensive players, each averaging around 16 points per game. Defensively, Mississippi State are ranked 21st by allowing opponents to score only 63 points and are 35th in overall defense. They rank 44th in rebounds per game while their shooting ranks lower, averaging 44.82% in field goals, 71.30% in free throws and 31.66% in three pointers and have recorded 10.50 defensive assists and 13.00 turnovers. J-Hubb from deep! 🪣 #HailState 🐶 || 📺 » https://t.co/RBOqf2JMnl pic.twitter.com/waTHtDgPLP

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Rutgers Scarlet Knights Analysis

The Rutgers Scarlet Knights are currently ranked #75 in Ken Pomeroy's ratings and have 7-3 (5-5 ATS) overall record. They have good defensive performance, allowing opponents to score 60.90 points per game on average, which places them at #8 in the nation, while their offense is less impressive, scoring 69.10 points per game on average, placing them at #291. Senior center Clifford Omoruyi has an average of 11.7 PPG and 9.2 RPG, senior forward Aundre Hyatt averages 11.5 PPG and 5.6 RPG, and sophomore Derek Simpson averages 8.7 PPG with a weak 34% mark from the field. They have only had one game on a neutral site and suffered a loss to Princeton. JMike ▶️▶️▶️ Big Cliff dunk. #TheKnighthood 🛡️⚔️ Stream on @BigTenPlus pic.twitter.com/k4pvFbfF4O

“Mississippi State Showing Dominance with Impressive Winning Streak and Big Defensive Numbers”

Mississippi State has maintained an impressive 3-game winning streak. In contrast, Rutgers has achieved a 2-2 record in their last four games, with a single win against a power conference opponent. On the offensive end, Rutgers does not perform well, and their statistics (103.7 points per 100 possessions) do not compare to Mississippi State’s accessive numbers (109.9 points per 100). Furthermore, the Bulldogs’ defensive prowess has been shown in their numbers as they hold teams to only 38.5% shooting.

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SportsJaw Bulldogs vs Scarlet Knights archived game preview contains historical odds and availability that may no longer be current. View history of past Bulldogs vs Scarlet Knights matchups or learn how our predictions work.

Current matchup data

Lines, trends and availability

Line movement since open

  • Moneyline · Mississippi St. Bulldogs-148 → -162Moved
  • Moneyline · Rutgers Scarlet Knights+120 → +140Moved
  • Spread · Mississippi St. Bulldogs-2.5 (-110) → -3 (-110)Moved
  • Spread · Rutgers Scarlet Knights+2.5 (-110) → +3 (-110)Moved
  • Total · Over132.5 (-110) → 131 (-110)Moved
  • Total · Under132.5 (-110) → 131 (-110)Moved

ATS and O/U trends

Mississippi St. Bulldogs
7-1 matchup record · 6-4-0 ATS · 5-5-0 O/U
Last 10 completed games on file
Rutgers Scarlet Knights
3-3 matchup record · 5-5-0 ATS · 2-8-0 O/U
Last 10 completed games on file

Injuries and availability

From the published research (2023-12-23T06:15:57.457Z). Availability may have changed; review the cited sources.

No verified injury or availability note was included in the published matchup research.

Recent head-to-head

No completed head-to-head result is available in the current history window.

Final result

Matchup pick recap

Mississippi St. Bulldogs defeated Rutgers Scarlet Knights 70-60

Mississippi St. Bulldogs defeated Rutgers Scarlet Knights 70-60 on December 23, 2023, a 10-point decision in the series. Mississippi St. Bulldogs' strongest period was the 2nd half, when it outscored its opponent 41-31. Against SportsJaw's recorded Mississippi St. Bulldogs -3 (-110) spread, Mississippi St. Bulldogs covered, while the 130 combined points finished under the recorded total of 131.

SportsJaw editorial picks

  • Projected winnerNo published selectionUnavailable

Tipster picks

  • MrpinkSpread · Rutgers Scarlet Knights +2.5 (-110)Loss
  • PeytoncSpread · Mississippi St. Bulldogs -2.5 (-110)Win
  • BjenkinsTotal · Over 132 (-110)Loss
  • JohnmiznerSpread · Rutgers Scarlet Knights +2.5 (-110)Loss
  • JackCohenTotal · Under 132 (-110)Win
  • MauriceJonesTotal · Under 132 (-110)Win
  • CoversSpread · Rutgers Scarlet Knights +2.5 (-110)Loss
  • JtmcentireSpread · Mississippi St. Bulldogs -2.5 (-110)Win
  • Barry713Total · Over 132 (-110)Loss
  • CoolioSpread · Mississippi St. Bulldogs -3 (-110)Win
  • CoolioTotal · Over 130.75 (-110)Loss
  • OddssharkSpread · Mississippi St. Bulldogs -3 (-110)Win
  • OddssharkTotal · Over 130.75 (-110)Loss