It will be a battle between SEC opponents when the Alabama Crimson Tide (12-7, 3-3 SEC) welcome the No. 22 Mississippi State Bulldogs (15-4, 3-3 SEC) to Coleman Coliseum. The game will air on SEC Network at 8:30 p.m. ET on Tuesday, January 29, 2019.
Mississippi State Bulldogs vs. Alabama Crimson Tide Betting Prediction
In the Bulldogs’ last game, they beat the No. 16 Auburn Tigers, 92-84. Mississippi State’s 15.7 turnover percentage was their largest strength over Auburn, who had a rate of 24.3. The Bulldogs’ mark was better than their season average of 16.5, while the Tigers’ was above their season average of 15.0. Lamar Peters played a key role for Mississippi State with 16 points and 10 assists.
The Crimson Tide were beaten by the Baylor Bears in their last matchup, 73-68. Baylor’s turnover percentage was their biggest strength over Alabama. The Bears had a rate of 10.1 (better than their season average of 17.3), while the Crimson Tide posted a mark of 16.6. With 15 points, six assists and five rebounds, Kira Lewis Jr. put together a good game for Alabama.
Alabama should have an advantage on the offensive glass in this matchup. The Crimson Tide are among the nation’s elite on the offensive glass, ranking 36th in offensive rebounding percentage at 34.4 percent. Meanwhile, Mississippi State ranks 202nd in the nation at corralling defensive rebounds with a defensive rebounding percentage of 71.4 percent.
After splitting two games last season, this will be the first matchup of the year between these two teams. In the last contest, the Bulldogs won 67-63. The Bulldogs had a much better offensive rebounding percentage (33.3 vs. 25.7) and had a better turnover percentage (13.5 vs. 17.3).
Mississippi State Bulldogs vs. Alabama Crimson Tide Pick
College Basketball Prediction: SU Winner – Alabama, ATS Winner – Alabama, O/U – Over
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Notes
Betting Notes:
Mississippi State ranks 42nd in assists per game (15.6) while Alabama ranks 171st (12.7).
Bettings Trends:
The Bulldogs’ average margin of victory in their last five games has been 0.4, down from 9.1 for the season.
During their last five games, the Crimson Tide have scored an average of 72.0 points per game (3.5 below their season average) and allowed an average of 67.6 points per game (3.8 below their season average).
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