The Wofford Terriers (9-3) travel to Mississippi State to take on the No. 17 Bulldogs (9-1) in a matchup that pits great offense against exceptional defense. The game starts at 8 p.m. ET on Wednesday, December 19, 2018, and will air on SEC Network.
Wofford Terriers at Mississippi State Bulldogs Betting Prediction
The Terriers are trying to rebound after their 78-67 loss to the No. 8 North Carolina Tar Heels in their last game. North Carolina’s 35.7 offensive rebounding percentage was their biggest strength over Wofford, who had a mark of 26.5. Cameron Jackson played well for Wofford, recording 10 points and nine rebounds.
In the Bulldogs’ last game, they dismantled the Austin Peay Governors, 95-67. Mississippi State couldn’t miss, shooting 57.8 percent from the field. Austin Peay, meanwhile, had a field goal percentage of 39.0. With 10 points and 10 rebounds, Aric Holman played well for Mississippi State.
Both teams have had a couple of players trending in the right direction over their last five games. For the Terriers it’s been Jackson (0 points) and Fletcher Magee (0 points), while Quinndary Weatherspoon (0 points) and Holman (0 points) have been fantastic for the Bulldogs.
This showdown pits one of the NCAA’s top offenses against one of its elite defenses as Mississippi State currently ranks 40th in offensive efficiency and Wofford is 12th in defensive efficiency.
Wofford at Mississippi State Betting Pick
College Basketball Prediction: SU Winner – Mississippi State, ATS Winner – Mississippi State, O/U – Over
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Notes
Betting Notes:
Mississippi State ranks 39th in blocks per game (4.4) while Wofford ranks 123rd (2.9).
The Bulldogs rank 31st in three pointers allowed per game (19.0) while the Terriers rank 68th (20.5).
Wofford is fourth in the nation with 28.4 rebounds allowed per game while Mississippi State is 30th with 31.4 rebounds allowed per game.
The Bulldogs are 24th in the country with 16.9 assists per game while the Terriers are 49th with 16.1 assists per game.
Wofford ranks 40th in steals per game (8.1) while Mississippi State ranks 58th (7.4).
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The Terriers’ average margin of victory in their last five games has been 15.8, down from 20.8 for the season.
During their last five games, the Bulldogs have scored an average of 75.8 points per game (1.6 below their season average) and allowed an average of 61.2 points per game (2.4 below their season average).
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