In this article, we will formulate a Mississippi State vs Butler Prediction for this college basketball game on Friday, November 29th, at the Mullett Arena.
Butler Pulled it Out
It wasn’t the prettiest game on Thursday, but Butler was able to secure the 71-69 victory over Northwestern. Butler shot 46.8 percent from the field and 37.5 percent from behind the three point line. Jahmyl Telfort had a strong game, putting up 23 points, five rebounds, and four assists. There were four different players that put up at least 10 points. Butler on the season is averaging 75.5 points while their defense is giving up 62.7 points per game. The offense is ranked 200th in the league while the defense is ranked 30th. Pierre Brooks II is averaging 16.6 points while shooting 45.8 percent from the field and 50 percent from behind the three point line.
Mississippi State Dominated
Mississippi State dominated on Thursday against UNLV. At halftime they were up 45-32 and in the second half it was even better as they were able to dominate the victory. Jailen Bedford had a strong game putting up 13 points, four rebounds, and one assist. Two games ago against SMU, Mississippi State scored 84 points and they ended up cruising to the victory. There were five different players that put up at least 10 points. The Bulldogs on the season is averaging 86.3 points while their defense is giving up 65.8 points per game. The offense is ranked 31st in the league while the defense is ranked 69th. In this game, Mississippi State is going to need the defense to be good. If the defense struggles, Butler could still around and win this game.
Mississippi State vs Butler Prediction
Butler won on Thursday, but they didn’t look all that good, and I am not sure they are all that good. Mississippi State put on a show with the offense and defense on Thursday, and it’s going to be much of the same here. Butler’s offense is going to really struggle to get going here, and it will be Mississippi State that is going to cruise. Don’t be shocked when they win this game by 20 points. Back Mississippi State against the spread here.