A defensive battle should be expected when the Mississippi State Bulldogs (16-6, 4-5 SEC) and the Georgia Bulldogs (13-8, 4-5 SEC) clash at Humphrey Coliseum. The game starts at 6 p.m. ET on Saturday, February 3, 2018, and will air on ESPNU.
Georgia Bulldogs at Mississippi State Bulldogs Betting Prediction
In Georgia’s last game, they defeated the No. 23 Florida Gators, 72-60. Georgia made 18 of their 22 free throws (81.8 percent) and had an offensive rebounding percentage of 39.5 (above their season average of 35.4). Georgia was lifted by Yante Maten, who was the top scorer from either team with 20 points on 7-for-14 shooting.
Mississippi State defeated the South Carolina Gamecocks in its last contest, 81-76. Mississippi State had an effective field goal percentage of 0.578 (above their season average of 0.517). South Carolina, meanwhile, did a great job of making free throws (21-27; 77.8 percent). With 16 points and nine rebounds, Mississippi State’s Abdul Ado played well.
After Georgia won the lone game against Mississippi State last season, 79-72, this will be the first matchup of the year between these two teams. Georgia did a terrific job of getting to and converting from the charity stripe (28-32; 87.5 percent). Mississippi State, meanwhile, had a better turnover percentage (18.1 vs. 19.5).
Georgia Bulldogs vs. Mississippi State Bulldogs Betting Pick
Pick: SU Winner – Georgia, ATS Winner – Georgia, O/U – Under
Notes
Betting Notes:
Mississippi State ranks 76th in steals per game (6.9) while Georgia ranks 232nd (4.2).
Georgia ranks 16th in rebounds per game (40.2) while Mississippi State ranks 147th in rebounds allowed per game (35.0).
Mississippi State ranks 125th in three pointers attempted per game (22.3) while Georgia ranks 229th (18.8).
Mississippi State averages 5.6 blocks per game, which ranks 13th in the nation. Georgia ranks 105th in blocks allowed per game (3.5).
Georgia ranks 14th in assists allowed per game (10.1) while Mississippi State ranks 41st (11.5).
Betting Trends:
Georgia has been outscored by an average of 1.8 points in their last five games. For the season, Georgia has defeated opponents by an average of 3.7 points.
During their last five games, Mississippi State has scored an average of 72.4 points per game (1.9 below their season average) and allowed an average of 69.2 points per game (3.5 above their season average).
