South Carolina vs Mississippi State Prediction 1/25/25 College Basketball Picks Today
Mississippi State (15-4) vs. South Carolina (10-9)
January 25, 2025 1:00 pm EDT
The Line: South Carolina +7; Over/Under: 140
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The Mississippi State Bulldogs and South Carolina Gamecocks meet Saturday in college basketball action at the Colonial Life Arena. Here’s a South Carolina vs Mississippi State Prediction. This article will include a South Carolina vs Mississippi State Pick.
Mississippi State Bulldogs Betting Preview
The Mississippi State Bulldogs be an Ole Miss, lost to Tennessee, and they play Alabama, Missouri, and Georgia next. The Mississippi State Bulldogs are averaging 81.5 points on 46 percent shooting and allowing 70 points on 42.7 percent shooting. Josh Hubbard is averaging 16.5 points and 2.9 assists, while Claudell Harris Jr. is averaging 10.7 points and 3.1 rebounds. Riley Kugel is the third double-digit scorer and KeShawn Murphy is dishing 1.9 assists. The Mississippi State Bulldogs are shooting 32.5 percent from beyond the arc and 69.7 percent from the free throw line. The Mississippi State Bulldogs are allowing 35 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 36.8 rebounds per game.
South Carolina Gamecocks Betting Preview
The South Carolina Gamecocks lost to Oklahoma and Florida, and they play Georgia, Texas A&M, and Kentucky next. The South Carolina Gamecocks are averaging 71.5 points on 44.3 percent shooting and allowing 69 points on 43.7 percent shooting. Collin Murray-Boyles is averaging 15.3 points and 8.9 rebounds, while Jamarii Thomas is averaging 12.3 points and 3.3 assists. Nick Pringle is dishing 1.5 assists and Zachary Davis is grabbing 4.1 rebounds. The South Carolina Gamecocks are shooting 33.6 percent from beyond the arc and 68.5 percent from the free throw line. The South Carolina Gamecocks are allowing 32.6 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 32.2 rebounds per game.
Why the South Carolina Gamecocks will win
- South Carolina has won nine of its last 11 day games at Colonial Life Arena.
- Mississippi State has lost three of its last four games.
- The home team has won the first half in each of South Carolina’s last four games.
Why the Mississippi State Bulldogs will win
- South Carolina has lost each of its last seven games against the Southeastern Conference.
- Mississippi State has won 12 of its last 13 games against non-AP-ranked opponents.
- South Carolina has lost the first half in 10 of its last 11 day games against AP-ranked opponents.
Total Points Facts
- Seven of South Carolina’s last eight day games against Conference opponents at Colonial Life Arena have produced a total of 136 or fewer points.
- Each of Mississippi State’s last four games at Colonial Life Arena have produced a total of 134 or fewer points.
South Carolina vs Mississippi State Injury Report
South Carolina will be without Jamarii Thomas, while Myles Stute is questionable with a leg injury. Mississippi State will be without Kanye Clary due to a leg injury.
South Carolina vs Mississippi State Prediction
The South Carolina Gamecocks haven’t won a game since December 30 and haven’t scored 70 points since December 22. Not ideal when going up against an aggressive and above average Mississippi State defense. Mississippi State has three road wins on the season and is a tough-minded team that’s not scared of anybody. Mississippi State is also a top-50 scoring offense. This just doesn’t feel like a game where South Carolina is going to get out of its funk. The line may be a little thick for a road team, but I’m laying the points with Mississippi State anyway.
