The Mississippi State Bulldogs and Missouri Tigers face off on Saturday in a college basketball at Mizzou Arena. Let’s look at the betting matchup and give a free Mississippi State vs Missouri prediction.
Missouri Isn’t Good
Missouri isn’t good and they continue to lose games. In the last game against Texas A&M, Missouri gave up 79 points and that led to the 19 point defeat. Tamer Bates was the top player putting up 20 points, but it wasn’t enough. Missouri on the season is averaging 72.9 points while their defense is giving up 74.3 points per game. The offense is ranked 216th while the defense is ranked 249th. Sean East II Has been the top player averaging 15.6 points while shooting 51.6 percent from the field and 46.6 percent from the field.
Mississippi State Looks to Build on Last Game
Mississippi State faced off against Georgia in the last game and they were able to secure the 75-62 victory. Tolu Smith had a strong game putting up 19 points, 12 rebounds, and four assists. Mississippi State is averaging 74.2 points while their defense is giving up 68.1 points per game. The defense is ranked 87th in the league and the defense is going to need to be good here. Josh Hubbard is averaging 14.8 points while shooting 61.3 percent from the field.
Mississippi State vs Missouri Betting Prediction
Mississippi State is going to get the job done, even on the road. Missouri’s defense is giving up 74.3 points per game and they are going to really struggle to play defense here. Mississippi State is giving up 74.2 points and they are going to get close to 80 points here. Missouri isn’t going to be keeping up, and that will be the difference as Mississippi State is going to get the job done. Back Mississippi State against the spread.