The No. 18 Mississippi State Bulldogs (1-0) take on the Hartford Hawks (0-2) at Humphrey Coliseum. The game will air on SEC Network at 5 p.m. ET on Sunday, November 11, 2018.
Hartford Hawks at Mississippi State Bulldogs Betting Prediction
The last time the Hawks played, they were dismantled by the Utah State Aggies, 100-73. Utah State out-rebounded Hartford. The Aggies had 16 offensive rebounds and 48 total rebounds, while the Hawks had nine and 26, respectively. John Carroll played well for Hartford, putting up 16 points and seven rebounds.
The Bulldogs dismantled the Austin Peay Governors in their last matchup, 95-67. Mississippi State couldn’t miss, shooting 57.8 percent from the field. Austin Peay, on the other hand, had a field goal percentage of 39.0. With 10 points and 10 rebounds, Aric Holman played well for Mississippi State.
The offensive glass could be a huge edge for Mississippi State in this contest. Dating back to the 2017-18 season, the Bulldogs rank 80th in offensive rebounding percentage (31.8 percent), while Hartford ranks 215th in defensive rebounding percentage (70.8 percent). Also, the Hawks, who rank 276th in free throw attempt (FTA) rate (0.211), could have a difficult time getting to the line against the Bulldogs, who rank 58th in opponents’ FTA rate (0.201).
Hartford Hawks at Mississippi State Bulldogs Betting Pick
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Notes
Betting Notes (2017-Present):
Mississippi State ranks 138th in rebounds per game (36.0) while Hartford ranks 276th (33.1).
The Bulldogs average 5.4 blocks per game, which ranks 10th in the NCAA. The Hawks rank 106th in blocks allowed per game (3.1).
Hartford ranks 88th in three pointers attempted per game (23.9) while Mississippi State ranks 172nd in three pointers allowed per game (22.1).
The Bulldogs rank 49th in steals allowed per game (5.3) while the Hawks rank 114th (5.9).
Mississippi State ranks 173rd in assists per game (13.3) while Hartford ranks 200th in assists allowed per game (13.9).
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