Mississippi State Bulldogs vs Georgia Bulldogs NCAA Basketball Betting Pick & Prediction 2/8/25
Betting on today’s Bulldogs and Bulldogs game? Catch the action at Stegeman Coliseum in Athens, GA, as the Bulldogs hosts this showdown at 6:00 ET on SECN. The over/under line for this matchup is currently at 140.5 points, and Georgia is favored by -1.5 to win at home against Mississippi State.
MISSISSIPPI STATE BULLDOGS VS GEORGIA BULLDOGS BETTING PICK
The Pick: Mississippi State Bulldogs +1.5
This game will be played at Stegeman Coliseum at 6:00 ET on Saturday, February 8th.
WHY BET THE MISSISSIPPI STATE BULLDOGS:
- We have this one finishing with a projected score of 78-70 in favor of the Bulldogs.
- Not only will Georgia pick up the win, but look for them to cover at -1.5.
- The over/under is currently sitting at 140.5 points, and we like the over with a projected 148 points.
Can the Bulldogs Lock in a Road Win?
Mississippi State Bulldogs Recent Game/Games
Mississippi State dropped to 16-6 on the season after an 88-61 home loss to Missouri on Saturday. The Bulldogs went into the game as 6.5-point favorites but failed to cover the spread.
After trailing 45-31 at halftime, Mississippi State struggled to mount a comeback, scoring just 30 points in the second half while allowing 43. The total points for the game ended at 149, narrowly exceeding the O/U line of 148.5.
Mississippi State struggled offensively in their last game, shooting just 36.4% from the field and 30.8% from three-point range. Their effective field goal percentage was 43.6%, and they managed to score 61 points, with 11 offensive rebounds and 11 assists.
Josh Hubbard and Caleb Grill both hit 6 threes, shooting 54.5% from deep. Hubbard finished with 24 points, while Grill added 20. KeShawn Murphy contributed 16 points and 9 rebounds, shooting 75% from the field.
Even with a strong defensive effort, Mississippi State couldn’t keep their opponent off the scoreboard, giving up 88 points despite holding them to just 36% shooting from the field. The Bulldogs limited their opponent to 41% shooting on two-point attempts, with 12 makes on 29 tries.
From beyond the arc, Mississippi State allowed 8 threes on 26 attempts, a 30% success rate. They also sent their opponent to the free-throw line 20 times, where they converted 13 for 65%. The Bulldogs gave up 11 offensive rebounds in the game.
Will the Bulldogs Live Up to Expectations at Home?
Georgia Bulldogs Recent Game/Games
The Bulldogs improved to 16-7 on the season with an 81-62 win over LSU on Wednesday. Playing at home, Georgia entered the game as -8.5 favorites and covered the spread. The total points for the game were 143, just over the 142.5 O/U line.
Georgia led 37-31 at halftime and pulled away in the 2nd half, outscoring LSU 44-31.
Georgia put up 81 points in their last game, shooting 49.2% from the field with an effective field goal percentage of 55.4%. They connected on 56.1% of their two-point attempts and 37.5% from beyond the arc, hitting 9 threes in the game.
The Bulldogs dished out 23 assists and grabbed 17 offensive rebounds. Asa Newell led the team with 17 points, shooting 60% from the field, while RJ Godfrey and De’Shayne Montgomery each added 12 points, with Montgomery hitting 2 of 3 from deep.
Georgia’s defense gave up 62 points, allowing the opposing team to shoot 49% from the field, with 32 made baskets on 65 attempts. Inside the arc, the opposition hit 56% of their shots, going 23/41.
From three-point range, Georgia’s opponents connected on 9 of 24 attempts for 37%. They also sent the other team to the free-throw line 13 times, where they made 8, shooting 61%. Georgia allowed 17 offensive rebounds.