The No. 18 Mississippi State Bulldogs open their season against the Austin Peay Governors (1-0) at Humphrey Coliseum. The game is scheduled to get underway at 7:30 p.m. ET on Friday, November 9, 2018.
Austin Peay Governors at Mississippi State Bulldogs Free Prediction
The Governors will be looking for similar success after thoroughly outplaying the Oakland City Mighty Oaks in their last contest, 114-53. The Governors had a much better turnover percentage (10.7 vs. 25.8) and had a much better offensive rebounding percentage (48.5 vs. 21.4). Austin Peay received a boost from Dayton Gumm, who had 11 points and 10 assists.
Last season, Mississippi State did not make the tournament following a 22-11 regular season.
The Bulldogs, on the other hand, owned records of 22-11 SU and 17-12 ATS last season. Of the Bulldogs’ 29 games last year, 16 finished over the projected point total.
Mississippi State appears to have the advantage on the defensive side of the ball. Since last season, the Bulldogs rank 52nd in effective field goal percentage allowed (0.481), while Austin Peay was 179th in effective field goal percentage (0.511). Moreover, the Governors, who rank seventh in offensive rebounding percentage (36.0 percent), will face off against the Bulldogs, who rank 263rd in defensive rebounding percentage (69.5 percent).
Austin Peay at Mississippi State ATS Pick
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Notes
Betting Notes (2017-Present):
Mississippi State ranks 10th in blocks per game (5.4) while Austin Peay ranks 191st in blocks allowed per game (3.8).
The Bulldogs rank 167th in three pointers attempted per game (21.7) while the Governors rank 300th (17.6).
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