Georgia Bulldogs (14-8) vs. Mississippi State Bulldogs (14-8)
February 7, 2024 9:00 pm EDT
The Line: Mississippi State Bulldogs -7.5; Over/Under: +146.5
(Get latest betting odds)
The Georgia Bulldogs will play the Mississippi State Bulldogs in a SEC game on Wednesday night at Humphrey Coliseum in Starkville, Mississippi. Georgia has lost three games in a row, while Mississippi State has lost three of their last four. Let’s take a look at the betting matchup and the Georgia vs Mississippi State prediction.
Georgia Preview
The Georgia Bulldogs are 14-8 (4-5) this year after they lost to South Carolina by a score of 72-62 in their last game. Georgia led 40-38 at halftime, but they were out scored 34-22 in the second half in the loss. The Bulldogs shot 39.3% from the field and were -6 in rebounding margin in the game. Georgia lost to Alabama by a score of 85-76 and Florida by a score of 102-98 in the two games prior to South Carolina. The Bulldogs are scoring 76.5 points per game with 36.6 rebounds per game and 12.5 assists per game, while giving up 73.6 points against per game this year. Jabri Abdur-Rahim is averaging 13.4 points per game, 3.7 rebounds per game, and 0.8 steals per game. Georgia is shooting 43.2% from the field, 72.5% on free throws, and 35.1% on three pointers this season.
Mississippi State Preview
The Mississippi State Bulldogs are 14-8 (3-6) this season after they lost to Alabama by a score of 99-67 in their last game. Mississippi State trailed 47-24 at halftime and allowed 52 points in the second half in the loss. The Bulldogs shot 40% from the field and were -11 in rebounding margin in the game. Mississippi State lost to Ole Miss by a score of 86-82 in the game prior to Alabama, but did beat Auburn by a score of 64-58 before that. The Bulldogs are scoring 74.2 points per game with 39.3 rebounds per game and 14.7 assists per game, while allowing 68.4 points against per game this season. Tolu Smith is averaging 16.9 points per game, 7.6 rebounds per game, and 1.4 assists per game. Mississippi State is shooting 44.8% from the field, 67.9% on free throws, and 31.3% on three pointers this year. Mississippi State will take on Missouri after this game.
Mississippi State Bulldogs Team Facts
- The home team has won each of Mississippi State’s last six games.
- Each of Mississippi State’s last seven night games against the Southeastern Conference have produced a total of 149+ points.
- Mississippi State has won the first half in eight of its last nine games at Humphrey Coliseum against non-AP-ranked opponents.
Georgia Bulldogs Team Facts
- Georgia has won each of its last nine night games against non-AP-ranked opponents.
- Five of Georgia’s last six games against non-AP-ranked opponents have produced a total of 143 or fewer points.
- Georgia has lost the first half in each of its last six road night games against the Southeastern Conference.
Georgia vs Mississippi State Betting Prediction
Both of these teams have struggled over the last couple of weeks and both really need to pick up a win in this game. Mississippi State hasn’t been the best on the road, but they are 3-1 in their last four home games, including a win over Auburn and Tennessee. Georgia has lost their last two road games against Florida and Kentucky, and their defense has not been very good recently. I think Mississippi State will get the win in this game, but I think it is going to come down to the last few possessions. Take Georgia with the points here.
