Mississippi State Bulldogs vs SMU Mustangs NCAA Basketball Betting Pick & Prediction 11/22/24

Betting on today’s Bulldogs and Mustangs game? Catch the action at Moody Coliseum in Dallas, TX, as the Mustangs hosts this showdown at 8:30 ET on ACC. Mississippi State is the -1.5 point favorites in this non-conference matchup against SMU. The over/under for the game is set at 156.5 points.

MISSISSIPPI STATE BULLDOGS VS SMU MUSTANGS BETTING PICK

The Pick: SMU Mustangs +1.5

This game will be played at Moody Coliseum at 8:30 ET on Friday, November 22nd.

WHY BET THE SMU MUSTANGS:

• We have this one finishing with a projected score of 80-66 in favor of the Mustangs.
• Not only will SMU pick up the win, but look for them to cover at +1.5.
• The over/under is currently sitting at 156.5 points, and we like the under with a projected 146 points.

Will the Bulldogs Pull Through as the Favored Road Team?

Mississippi State improved to 3-0 on the season with a 78-73 win over Utah on Sunday. The Bulldogs were -7.5 point favorites at home but didn’t cover the spread. The total points for the game hit 151, just over the O/U line of 149.

Mississippi State found success in the 2nd half, outscoring Utah 50-34 after trailing 39-28 at halftime.

Despite shooting just 35.8% from the field and 24% from three-point range, Mississippi State managed to put up 78 points in their last game. Their effective field goal percentage was 40.3%, and they went 24/33 from the free-throw line, hitting 72.7% of their attempts.

Josh Hubbard led the way with 23 points, hitting 5 of 9 from beyond the arc. KeShawn Murphy contributed 18 points and 14 rebounds, while Mason Madsen knocked down 4 of 5 threes, finishing with 14 points.

Mississippi State’s defense held their opponent to 73 points, despite allowing 33 free-throw attempts. They limited their opponent to 35% shooting from the field, with 24 made baskets on 67 attempts.

From beyond the arc, Mississippi State’s defense was effective, holding their opponent to 6/25 shooting for 24%. They also gave up 17 offensive rebounds.

Does SMU Have a Shot at a Home Win?

SMU Mustangs Recent Game/Games

SMU cruised to a 110-69 win over Prairie View A&M on Monday, November 18th, at home. The Mustangs, who were -31.5 favorites, covered the spread comfortably. The total points for the game reached 179, surpassing the O/U line of 161.

After a closer first half, with SMU leading 51-46, the Mustangs clamped down defensively in the second half, allowing just 23 points while scoring 59 of their own.

SMU’s offense was firing on all cylinders, putting up 110 points with a 50% shooting performance from the field. They connected on 12 of 25 three-point attempts, shooting 48% from deep, and their effective field goal percentage was 58.1%.

The Mustangs were also strong on the boards, grabbing 23 offensive rebounds and dishing out 25 assists. Matt Cross was a standout, hitting 6 of 8 shots and finishing with 17 points and 12 rebounds.

Despite SMU’s defensive struggles, they still managed to hold their opponent to 69 points. The Mustangs allowed a 50% shooting performance, with their opponent hitting 37 of 74 shots.

SMU gave up 12 three-pointers on 25 attempts, a 48% shooting clip. They also sent their opponent to the free-throw line 31 times, where they converted 24 free throws, or 77%.