Mississippi State Looks to Capitalize on Weakened Missouri Team in Crucial Conference Matchup
In this content, two basketball programs are set to face off in a conference game in Missouri. Mississippi State recently won a home game against Georgia, while Missouri
Game outlook
In this content, two basketball programs are set to face off in a conference game in Missouri. Mississippi State recently won a home game against Georgia, while Missouri suffered a loss at home against Texas A&M. The all-time series between the two teams favors Mississippi State with a 12-6 record, but Missouri managed to win their previous matchup in overtime. Currently, Mississippi State is the favored team with a betting line of -6.5, which has remained unchanged.
Betting Odds
Moneyline: Bulldogs -286 | Tigers +228
Spread: Bulldogs -6.5 (-110) | Tigers +6.5 (-110)
Total: Over/Under 140 (-110)
Based on the moneyline, the implied probability that Mississippi St. will win straight-up is 74%.
Mississippi St. Bulldogs
Mississippi State recently ended a losing streak by defeating Georgia in their previous game. They currently have a 15-8 overall record and are tied for 10th in the SEC with a 4-6 conference record. In their game against Georgia, Mississippi State took an early lead and maintained it throughout the game. They held an eight-point lead at halftime and ultimately won with a score of 64-53. Leading in both points and rebounds for the Bulldogs was Tolu Smith with 19 points and 12 rebounds. Overall, Mississippi State has been performing fairly well this season, ranking 185th in scoring average with 74.2 points per game. They excel in rebounding, ranking 39th with an average of 39.5 boards per game, and also have a strong defensive presence, allowing an average of 68.1 points per game and ranking 88th in scoring defense. Tolu Smith and Josh Hubbard are key contributors to the team's scoring, averaging 17.1 and 14.8 points per game respectively. Mississippi State typically shoots 44.7% from the field as a team and makes 7.3 triples per game at a 31.3% accuracy rate. However, their free throw shooting could use improvement, as they currently have a 68.5% success rate, ranking 291st in the nation. In terms of injuries, D.J. Jeffries is out indefinitely with a leg injury, while Trey Fort is questionable for the next game due to a thumb injury. Finally, with a power ranking of 297, Mississippi State is ranked 186th in offense and 89th in defense. They are currently 15-8 this season and have provided an ATS record of 11-11-1. The exclamation point 😤 @ramstv10 ➡️ @ToluSmith1 #HailState 🐶 pic.twitter.com/9OuJZbpWhz