Pittsburgh Panthers vs Mississippi St. Bulldogs Betting Picks & Predictions

Game outlook

In this non-conference matchup between power conference programs, Pitt will face off against Mississippi State at home on Wednesday night. Pitt is coming off a thrilling overtime victory against Ohio State, while Mississippi State suffered a loss to Butler in their previous game. The Panthers narrowly lead the all-time series between the two teams, with a lone previous meeting resulting in a Pitt victory. Mississippi State is currently favored to win by 6 points in the upcoming game.

Betting Odds

Moneyline: Panthers +200 | Bulldogs -240

Spread: Panthers +6 (-110) | Bulldogs -6 (-110)

Total: Over/Under 149.5 (-110)

Based on the moneyline, the implied probability that Mississippi St. will win straight-up is 71%.

Pittsburgh Panthers

Pittsburgh rebounded from their first loss of the season with a thrilling overtime win against Ohio State, improving to 7-1 on the season. The Panthers overcame deficits throughout the game, with Jaland Lowe leading them to victory with 28 points. Offensively, the team ranks 33rd in the nation, averaging 85.1 points per game while shooting 49.5% from the field and 75.9% from the free throw line. Defensively, Pittsburgh allows an average of 66.5 points per game, ranking 80th in the country. With key players like Ishmael Leggett, Jaland Lowe, and Cameron Corhen, the Panthers are poised for success this season. To continue their winning ways, they will need contributions from other players on the roster. Pitt currently holds a power ranking of 16 and is 33rd in offense and 85th in defense.