Mississippi State vs Pittsburgh Prediction 12-4-24 College Basketball Picks
Pittsburgh (7-1) vs. Mississippi State (6-1)
December 4, 2024 9:15 pm EDT
The Line: Mississippi State -5.5; Over/Under: +147.5
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The Pittsburgh Panthers and Mississippi State Bulldogs meet Wednesday in college basketball action at the Humphrey Coliseum. Here’s a Mississippi State vs Pittsburgh Prediction. This article will include a Mississippi State vs Pittsburgh Pick.
Pittsburgh Panthers Betting Preview
The Pittsburgh Panthers beat Ohio State, lost to Wisconsin, and they play Virginia Tech, Eastern Kentucky, and Sam Houston next. The Pittsburgh Panthers are averaging 85.3 points on 49.5 percent shooting and allowing 66.5 points on 39.4 percent shooting. Ishmael Leggett is averaging 18.4 points and 2.5 assists, while Jaland Lowe is averaging 16.6 points and 5.6 rebounds. Cameron Cohen is the third double-digit scorer and Damian Dunn is grabbing 2.1 rebounds. The Pittsburgh Panthers are shooting 33.8 percent from beyond the arc and 75.9 percent from the free throw line. The Pittsburgh Panthers are allowing 29.8 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 35.5 rebounds per game.
Mississippi State Bulldogs Betting Preview
The Mississippi State Bulldogs beat UNLV and lost to Butler, and they play Prairie View A&M, McNeese, and Central Michigan next. The Mississippi State Bulldogs are averaging 85 points on 45.1 percent shooting and allowing 69 points on 42.7 percent shooting. Josh Hubbard is averaging 19.1 points and 3.4 assists, while KeShawn Murphy is averaging 11.1 points and 9 rebounds. Riley Kugel is the third double-digit scorer and Claudell Harris Jr. is grabbing 1.1 rebounds. The Mississippi State Bulldogs are shooting 33.2 percent from beyond the arc and 71.1 percent from the free throw line. The Mississippi State Bulldogs are allowing 35.5 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 35.9 rebounds per game.
Why the Mississippi State Bulldogs will win
- Mississippi State has won each of its last 21 night games against non-conference opponents at Humphrey Coliseum.
- Pittsburgh has lost four of its last five night games against the Southeastern Conference.
- Mississippi State has won the first half in each of its last 10 games against non-conference opponents at Humphrey Coliseum.
Matchup/League Facts
- Mississippi State ranks 1st among Division 1 teams for turnover percentage this season (9.9%).
- Mississippi State ranks 3rd among Division 1 teams for turnovers per game this season (8.4).
- Pittsburgh ranks T22nd among Division 1 teams for opponent steals per game this season (4.8).
- Pittsburgh ranks T22nd among Division 1 teams for turnovers per game this season (9.6).
Mississippi State vs Pittsburgh Prediction
The Mississippi State Bulldogs are at home with the best player on the floor, so I get it, but we also just saw them get crushed as a big favorite against Butler. The Pittsburgh Panthers are 7-1 SU and just snagged wins against LSU and Ohio State. Pittsburgh still plays defense, but this year’s squad has some bite offensively. Pitt is 6-2 ATS on the season. This has upset potential. Give me Pittsburgh and the free points.