SMU vs Mississippi State Prediction 11-22-24 College Basketball Picks
Mississippi State (4-0) vs. SMU (4-1)
November 22, 2024 8:30 pm EDT
The Line: SMU +1; Over/Under: +156.5
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In this article, we will formulate an SMU vs Mississippi State prediction for this College Basketball game on Friday, November 22nd at Moody Coliseum in Dallas, Texas. Let’s take a look at the prediction for this College Basketball matchup.
SMU Mustangs Betting Preview
The SMU Mustangs are 4-1 this year after they defeated Prairie View by a score of 110-69 in their last game. SMU led 51-46 at halftime and added 59 more points in the second half for the blowout win. The Mustangs shot 50% from the field, 48% on three-pointers, and 77.4% on free throws in the game. Matt Cross led SMU with 17 points and 12 rebounds in the game.
Prior to that win, the Mustangs lost to Butler by a score of 81-70 but did win the first three games of the season. SMU has scored 91.8 points per game and they have allowed 70.6 points per game, while also averaging 44 rebounds and 18.4 assists per game this season. Boopie Miller is averaging 18.4 points, 4.2 rebounds, and 6.2 assists per game, while SMU is shooting 48% from the field, 75.8% on free throws, and 38.9% on three-pointers this year.
Mississippi State Bulldogs Betting Preview
The Mississippi State Bulldogs are 4-0 this season after they defeated Utah by a score of 78-73 in their last game. Mississippi State trailed 39-28 at halftime but won the second half by a total of 50-34 for the win. The Bulldogs shot 35.8% from the field, 24% on three-pointers, and 72.7% on free throws in the game. Josh Hubbard led Mississippi State with 23 points and two assists in the win.
Prior to that game, the Bulldogs defeated SELA, Georgia State, and West Georgia to start the season. Mississippi State has scored 88.5 points per game and they have allowed 64.5 points per game, while also averaging 39.5 rebounds and 18.8 assists per game this season. Josh Hubbard is averaging 21.8 points, 2.8 rebounds, and 3.3 assists per game, while Mississippi State is shooting 48.5% from the field, 69.4% on free throws, and 33.3% on three-pointers this year.
Why Mississippi State will beat SMU
- Mississippi State has won each of its last nine Friday night games against non-conference opponents.
- SMU has lost five of its last six night games against the Southeastern Conference.
- Mississippi State has won the first half in 13 of its last 15 night games against non-conference opponents.
SMU vs Mississippi State Prediction
Mississippi State comes into this matchup looking to start the season with a 5-0 record, but they needed a big second-half comeback to get by Utah in their last game. SMU has four wins against pretty bad competition, but they did lose by double digits against Butler two games ago. Both teams are shooting about 48% from the field and are similar defensively, but I have to give the edge to Mississippi State, as SMU lost by double digits to the only decent team they have played.
