Southeastern Louisiana Lions vs Mississippi State Bulldogs NCAA Basketball Betting Pick & Prediction 11/12/24
The Lions and Bulldogs are set to face off at 7:30 ET on SEC. The Bulldogs will host the game at Humphrey Coliseum in Starkville, MS. The over/under line for this matchup is currently at 149.5 points, and Mississippi State is favored by -26.5 at home against Southeastern Louisiana.
SOUTHEASTERN LOUISIANA LIONS VS MISSISSIPPI STATE BULLDOGS BETTING PICK
The Pick: Southeastern Louisiana Lions +26.5
This game will be played at Humphrey Coliseum at 7:30 ET on Tuesday, November 12th.
WHY BET THE SOUTHEASTERN LOUISIANA LIONS:
- We have this one finishing with a projected score of 77-71 in favor of the Bulldogs.
- Even though we have Mississippi State winning straight-up, we like Southeastern Louisiana at +26.5.
- The over/under is currently sitting at 149.5 points, and we like the under with a projected 148 points.
Can the Lions Pull Out the Win as Road Underdogs?
Southeastern Louisiana dropped their recent game against UAB 82-72 on Sunday, November 10th. The Lions were +22 point underdogs heading into the game, but managed to keep it closer than expected.
After trailing 37-36 at halftime, Southeastern Louisiana scored 36 points in the 2nd half but allowed 45. The total points for the game ended up at 154, which was right on the over/under line.
Yaxel Lendeborg was nearly perfect from the field, hitting 9 of 10 shots and going 2 for 2 from beyond the arc, finishing with 22 points and 8 rebounds in Southeastern Louisiana’s latest game. Jakevion Buckley added 16 points and 7 assists, while Jeremy Elyzee contributed 14 points and 10 boards.
The Lions shot 46% from the field, with an effective field goal percentage of 50.8%. They hit 33.3% of their 3-point attempts (7/21) and struggled at the free-throw line, shooting just 56.2% (9/16). The team also grabbed 11 offensive rebounds and dished out 14 assists.
Despite Southeastern Louisiana’s efforts, their defense couldn’t contain the opposition, giving up 82 points on 50% shooting from the field. The Lions allowed 56% shooting from two-point range, with the other team hitting 25 of 44 attempts.
From beyond the arc, Southeastern Louisiana’s defense allowed 6 threes on 18 attempts, a 33% shooting rate. They also sent the other team to the free-throw line 22 times, where they converted 14 shots, shooting 63% from the stripe. The Lions gave up 13 offensive rebounds in the game.
Can the Bulldogs Grab a Win at Home?
Mississippi State opened their season with a dominant 101-66 win over Georgia State on Friday. The Bulldogs, playing at home, were -21.5 point favorites and covered the spread. The game’s total points reached 167, surpassing the O/U line of 148.
Mississippi State led 47-25 at halftime and continued their strong play in the 2nd half, scoring 54 points while allowing 41.
Mississippi State put up 101 points in their last game, shooting 58.3% from the field and posting an effective field goal percentage of 65.3%. They were dominant inside, hitting 72.7% of their two-point attempts, while connecting on 35.7% from beyond the arc.
The Bulldogs dished out 26 assists, with Josh Hubbard and Kanye Clary each contributing 6. Clary was perfect from the field, going 4-for-4, while Hubbard added 15 points and 6 rebounds, shooting 50% from three-point range.
Mississippi State’s defense struggled in their last game, giving up 66 points while allowing the opponent to shoot 58% from the field. They were particularly vulnerable inside, where the other team connected on 72% of their two-point attempts, going 32/44.
From beyond the arc, the Bulldogs allowed 10 threes on 28 attempts, a 35% shooting clip. They also sent the opponent to the free-throw line 10 times, where they made 7 shots. Mississippi State gave up 12 offensive rebounds in the game.