Georgia State Panthers vs Mississippi State Bulldogs NCAA Basketball Betting Pick & Prediction 11/8/24

Looking to win big? The Panthers and Bulldogs face off at 7:30 ET on None. The Bulldogs are hosting the game at Humphrey Coliseum in Starkville, MS. This non-conference matchup has an over/under of 149 points, and Mississippi State is favored by -21.5 vs. Georgia State.

GEORGIA STATE PANTHERS VS MISSISSIPPI STATE BULLDOGS BETTING PICK

The Pick: Georgia State Panthers +21.5

This game will be played at Humphrey Coliseum at 7:30 ET on Friday, November 8th.

WHY BET THE GEORGIA STATE PANTHERS:

• We have this one finishing with a projected score of 77-70 in favor of the Bulldogs.
• Even though we have Mississippi State winning straight-up, we like Georgia State at +21.5.
• The over/under is currently sitting at 149 points, and we like the under with a projected 147 points.

Will Georgia State Come Through as Road Underdogs?

Georgia State Panthers Recent Game/Games

Georgia State opened their season with a 71-66 win over Ball State on Monday. The Panthers were -3 favorites and covered the spread with the victory.

After a 27-27 tie at halftime, Georgia State outscored Ball State 44-39 in the 2nd half. The combined points of 137 fell short of the 147.5 O/U line.

Georgia State’s offense put up 71 points in their last game, shooting 41.5% from the field. Their effective field goal percentage was 43.1%, with struggles from beyond the arc, hitting just 2 of 11 threes for 18.2%.

They connected on 25 of 54 two-point attempts (46.3%) and went 15 of 22 from the free-throw line (68.2%). The Panthers grabbed 14 offensive rebounds and dished out 14 assists in the game.

Georgia State’s defense held their opponent to 66 points, allowing them to shoot 41% from the field on 27 of 65 attempts. Inside the arc, the Panthers gave up 25 two-point baskets on 54 attempts, a 46% shooting rate.

From three-point range, Georgia State limited their opponent to just 2 made threes on 11 attempts, an 18% success rate. The Panthers also sent their opponent to the free-throw line 22 times, where they converted 15, shooting 68%. Georgia State allowed 14 offensive rebounds in the game.

Will Mississippi State Make it Happen at Home?

Mississippi State cruised to a 95-60 win over West Georgia on Monday, November 4th. Playing at home, the Bulldogs were -26.5 point favorites and covered the spread. The game’s total points hit 155, surpassing the O/U line of 146.5.

After leading 40-29 at halftime, Mississippi State turned up the heat in the 2nd half, scoring 55 points while holding West Georgia to 31.

Mississippi State’s offense was firing on all cylinders in their last game, putting up 95 points with a field goal percentage of 55.4%. Their effective field goal percentage was an impressive 66.2%, thanks in part to their 46.7% shooting from beyond the arc, hitting 14 of 30 attempts. Inside the arc, they connected on 62.9% of their two-point shots.

Josh Hubbard was a standout performer, scoring 26 points in 26 minutes, shooting 76.9% from the field and 85.7% from three, hitting 6 of 7 attempts. Claudell Harris Jr. added 20 points, making 6 of 10 threes, while Tamaury Releford contributed 16 points on 70% shooting.

Despite Mississippi State’s defensive struggles, allowing 60 points on 55% shooting, they still managed to hold their opponent to just 60 points. The Bulldogs gave up 22 two-point baskets on 62% shooting.

From beyond the arc, Mississippi State’s defense allowed 14 threes on 46% shooting. They also sent their opponent to the line 16 times, where they hit 9 free throws, shooting 56%. The Bulldogs gave up 8 offensive rebounds.