Xavier Musketeers vs Mississippi State Bulldogs Prediction & Odds – November 13, 2026

Xavier and Mississippi State arrive unbeaten for a neutral-site meeting at Colonial Hall in White Sulphur Springs. Both have scored freely so far, making their contrasting defensive results a central question in this matchup.

Game details and odds

Friday, November 13, 2026 at 9:00 pm EST · Colonial Hall (neutral venue, White Sulphur Springs)

Total: 165.5 — over -110, under -110.

Draft Kings odds checked November 13, 2026 04:01 UTC. Odds subject to change.

Xavier's pressure meets a tougher test

Xavier has averaged 91.0 points while allowing 53.3 per game through three outings. Its 14.3 steals per game suggest an ability to disrupt possessions, and Kalek House leads the team with 5.3 assists per game. The question is whether that pressure translates against another unbeaten team.

The Musketeers have won all three completed games at the Cintas Center, holding Mount St. Mary's to 52 points, Eastern Michigan to 53 and Detroit Mercy to 55. Their offense was less consistent: Xavier scored 97 against Mount St. Mary's, dipped to 76 against Eastern Michigan, then reached 100 against Detroit Mercy. That middle result is a reminder that the attack has not produced the same output every night. Still, the repeated defensive control gave Xavier room to win even when its scoring fell short of its other performances.

Mississippi State brings scoring and perimeter touch

Mississippi State has averaged 95.3 points through three games and has shot 39 percent from three-point range. Josh Hubbard leads the Bulldogs with 18.0 points and 5.0 assists per game. That combination of scoring and distribution could challenge Xavier to defend beyond the disruption that has marked its opening games.

The Bulldogs have also won three straight at home, but their defensive results varied more widely. Tennessee Tech scored 88 in the opener, a game Mississippi State won by scoring 106. The Bulldogs then held Northwestern State to 44 and Jackson State to 57, while scoring 82 and 98, respectively. Those later games showed they could win without another exchange like the opener. Against Xavier, the relevant question is which defensive version appears: the one that had to outscore Tennessee Tech or the one that kept the next two opponents in check.

Injury news

Xavier Musketeers: No player statuses returned in the latest check..

Mississippi State Bulldogs: No player statuses returned in the latest check..

Availability checked November 13, 2026 04:01 UTC. Reported statuses may change; final lineups are not confirmed here.

BTB Betting Pick

Winner pick: Xavier Musketeers.

Xavier's consistent defensive results and strong steal rate give it a narrow edge. Mississippi State's perimeter shooting and improved defense in its last two games make that edge far from certain.

Original winner pick recorded November 13, 2026 04:01 UTC. Subsequent updates retain that selection.