Mississippi State vs Arkansas 12/29/21 College Basketball Picks, Predictions, Odds
Arkansas Razorbacks (10-2) vs. Mississippi State Bulldogs (9-3)
December 29, 2021 9:00 pm EDT
The Line: Mississippi State Bulldogs -3.5 / Arkansas Razorbacks +3.5; Over/Under: +144
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The Arkansas Razorbacks and Mississippi State Bulldogs meet Wednesday in college basketball action at the Humphrey Coliseum. The Arkansas Razorbacks look to build on their 10-2 record. The Mississippi State Bulldogs look to build on their three-game winning streak.
The Arkansas Razorbacks are averaging 81.5 points on 46.5 percent shooting and allowing 69.8 points on 42.9 percent shooting. JD Notae is averaging 18 points and 4.9 rebounds, while Chris Lykes is averaging 13.2 points and 1.8 assists. Au’Diese Toney is the third double-digit scorer and Davonte Davis is grabbing 4.5 rebounds. The Arkansas Razorbacks are shooting 30.5 percent from beyond the arc and 73.7 percent from the free throw line. The Arkansas Razorbacks are allowing 36.4 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 36 rebounds per game.
The Mississippi State Bulldogs are averaging 74.2 points on 47.8 percent shooting and allowing 61.4 points on 40.8 percent shooting. Iverson Molinar is averaging 16.9 points and 4.4 assists, while Tolu Smith is averaging 13.3 points and 8.3 rebounds. Garrison Brooks is the third double-digit scorer and DJ Jeffries is grabbing 5.3 rebounds. The Mississippi State Bulldogs are shooting 36 percent from beyond the arc and 73.8 percent from the free throw line. The Mississippi State Bulldogs are allowing 33.7 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 35.7 rebounds per game.
The Razorbacks are 4-0 ATS in their last 4 Wednesday games. The Bulldogs are 0-4 ATS in their last 4 games following a ATS win. The over is 5-1 in Razorbacks last 6 overall. The home team is 11-3 ATS in the last 14 meetings.
The Mississippi State Bulldogs entered the break playing good ball, and you could argue they’re the better team here overall. However, the Arkansas Razorbacks are a tough team to bet against in the underdog role, as they get after it defensively and have a chance to win anytime they take the floor. A gritty team that can shoot the lights out, the Razorbacks are tough to turn down with free points. Give me Arkansas.
