Mississippi State Bulldogs vs North Texas Mean Green Betting Pick & Prediction 12/17/23

Don’t miss out on the NCAA showdown between the Bulldogs and Mean Green. The game is starting at 4:00 ET on SEC, and it’s hosted by the Mean Green at Cadence Bank Arena in Tupelo, MS. Get ready to place your bets! The Bulldogs are the favored team in this non-conference contest against the Mean Green. The game’s over/under currently sits at 126 points.

MISSISSIPPI STATE BULLDOGS VS NORTH TEXAS MEAN GREEN BETTING PICK

The Pick: North Texas Mean Green +6.5

This game will be played at Cadence Bank Arena at 4:00 ET on Sunday, December 17th.

WHY BET THE NORTH TEXAS MEAN GREEN:

• We have this one finishing with a projected score of 77-66 in favor of the Mean Green.
• Not only will North Texas pick up the win, but look for them to cover at +6.5.
• The over/under is currently sitting at 126 points, and we like the over with a projected 143 points.

Are the Bulldogs Ready for a Road Win?

Heading into their 11th game of the season, Mississippi State currently holds a record of 8-2. In their three games on the road, the Bulldogs have gone 2-1, while they have a perfect 5-0 record at home. Mississippi State has a positive ATS record, sitting above .500 at 6-2. However, over their last five games, the team is 1-4 vs. the spread.

So far, Mississippi State’s games have averaged 139.8 points per game with the average over/under line being 136.6 points. The Bulldogs have seen their last five games conclude with a collective average of 145 points per game and an over/under record of 2-3.

Mississippi State recently showcased a strong offensive performance, scoring 106 points against Tulane. This output exceeded their season average of 76.4 points per game. Leading the team in scoring was Josh Hubbard with 22 points. Jimmy Bell Jr. also added 14 points for the Bulldogs.

The Bulldogs’ defense is presently ranked 27th nationally, allowing an average of 62.6 points per contest. In terms of field goal percentage allowed, Mississippi State’s defense has allowed opponents to shoot 38.3% from the field, including a three-point shooting percentage allowed of 28.7% this season.

Does North Texas Have What it Takes to Win as Home Underdogs?

After nine games, North Texas is currently 5-4 overall. In away games, the Mean Green have a record of 1-2, while they are 3-1 at home. As North Texas prepares to face Mississippi State, they hold a 5-2 against the spread (ATS) record. In home games this season, North Texas is 3-1 vs. the spread, and in their previous ten home games, they have a solid 6-3 ATS mark.

After nine games, North Texas has an over/under record of 5-2-0, with their games averaging a combined 128 points per game so far. Looking at the Mean Green’s last three games, their over/under record is 2-1 with their games averaging 126 points per game.

The Mean Green’s offense wrapped up their last game with 64 points, aligning closely with their current season average of 68.7 points per contest. The team’s top scorer is Jason Edwards, who enters today’s matchup with an average of 14.9, while Aaron Scott also carries a PPG average of 13.2 into the game.

So far, the Mean Green’s defense is ranked 5th in the country at 57.1 points per contest. North Texas’ three-point defense is currently 29th in the country at 4.8 made threes per game. In terms of overall field goal percentage, opponets have hit 38.5% of their shots vs. North Texas.