Butler Bulldogs vs Mississippi State Bulldogs NCAA Basketball Betting Pick & Prediction 11/29/24
Looking to win big? The Bulldogs and Bulldogs face off at 9:30 ET on CBSS. The Bulldogs are hosting the game at Mullett Arena in Tempe, AZ. The odds for this non-conference game currently have Mississippi State as the -8.5 favorite, with the over/under line sitting at 146.5 points.
BUTLER BULLDOGS VS MISSISSIPPI STATE BULLDOGS BETTING PICK
The Pick: Butler Bulldogs +8.5
This game will be played at Mullett Arena at 9:30 ET on Friday, November 29th.
WHY BET THE BUTLER BULLDOGS:
- We have this one finishing with a projected score of 74-73 in favor of the Bulldogs.
- Not only will Mississippi State pick up the win, but look for them to cover at -8.5.
- The over/under is currently sitting at 146.5 points, and we like the over with a projected 147 points.
Can Butler Grab a Win on the Road?
Butler Bulldogs Recent Game/Games
Butler pulled off a 71-69 win over Northwestern on Thursday, November 28th. The Bulldogs were +2.5 point underdogs but managed to cover the spread with the win.
Butler led 31-28 at halftime and scored 40 points in the 2nd half while allowing 41. The total points for the game were 140, surpassing the O/U line of 135.5.
Butler’s offense put up 71 points in their last game, shooting 46.8% from the field with an effective field goal percentage of 53.2%. They hit 37.5% from beyond the arc, connecting on 6 of 16 attempts, and were solid at the free-throw line, making 77.8% of their 27 attempts.
Brooks Barnhizer and Jahmyl Telfort led the way, each playing 38 minutes, with Barnhizer scoring 24 points and Telfort adding 23, along with 5 assists. Andre Screen was efficient, shooting 70% from the field, while Matthew Nicholson hit 75% of his shots.
Butler’s defense gave up 69 points in their last game, with the opponent shooting 46% from the field. Inside the arc, they allowed 16 made shots on 31 attempts, a 51% success rate.
From three-point range, the opponent hit 6 of 16 shots, good for 37%. Butler also sent them to the line 27 times, where they converted 21 free throws, shooting 77%. The Bulldogs gave up 8 offensive rebounds.
Can the Bulldogs Pull Off a Home Win?
Mississippi State picked up a convincing 80-58 win over UNLV on Thursday, November 28th. The Bulldogs, who were -8.5 point favorites, covered the spread with the win.
Mississippi State led 45-32 at halftime and continued their strong play in the 2nd half, outscoring UNLV 35-26. The total points for the game were 138, which fell under the O/U line of 147.
Mississippi State put up 80 points in their last game, shooting 43.3% from the field with an effective field goal percentage of 52.2%. They connected on 37.5% of their three-point attempts, hitting 12 of 32 from deep, while shooting 48.6% on two-pointers. Their free-throw shooting was a struggle, as they hit just 55.6% from the line, going 10 for 18.
The Bulldogs grabbed 19 offensive rebounds and dished out 18 assists. KeShawn Murphy led the way with 14 points and 13 rebounds, shooting 55.6% from the field. Jailen Bedford added 13 points, hitting 3 of 6 from beyond the arc.
Mississippi State’s defense held their opponent to 58 points, despite allowing them to shoot 43% from the field. The Bulldogs gave up 21 field goals on 48 attempts.
From beyond the arc, Mississippi State’s opponent shot 40%, hitting 8 of 20 three-pointers. The Bulldogs also sent them to the line 15 times, where they made 8 free throws (53%).