The No. 24 Mississippi State Bulldogs (14-3, 2-2 SEC) visit No. 12 Kentucky to take on the Wildcats (14-3, 4-1 SEC) in a game that has the potential to be high-scoring. The game starts at 7 p.m. ET on Tuesday, January 22, 2019, and will air on ESPN.
Mississippi State Bulldogs vs. Kentucky Wildcats Betting Prediction
The last time the Bulldogs played, they beat the Vanderbilt Commodores, 71-55. The Bulldogs held the Commodores to an offensive rebounding percentage of 18.9 (below their season average of 30.5). The Commodores also had a turnover percentage of 18.8 (above their season average of 15.7). Mississippi State was led by Quinndary Weatherspoon, who was the game’s leading scorer with 17 points on 6-for-12 shooting.
The Wildcats edged the No. 14 Auburn Tigers in their last contest, 82-80. The Wildcats made 24 of their 33 free throws (72.7 percent) and held the Tigers to an offensive rebounding percentage of 22.6 (below their season average of 40.1). Tyler Herro was Kentucky’s leading scorer with 20 points on 6-for-12 shooting from the field.
After the Wildcats won the only game against the Bulldogs last season, 78-65, this will be the first matchup of the year between these two teams. The Wildcats made 23 of their 30 free throws (76.7 percent) and had a much better offensive rebounding percentage (38.2 vs. 26.3).
It might turn into a high-scoring affair as a pair of the NCAA’s top offenses clash. Kentucky ranks 21st with 115.2 points per 100 possessions and Mississippi State is 23rd (115.0). Moreover, the Bulldogs, who rank 257th in free throw attempt (FTA) rate (0.210), will face off against the Wildcats, who rank 49th in opponents’ FTA rate (0.187).
Mississippi State at Kentucky Betting Pick
Basketball Pick: SU Winner – Kentucky, ATS Winner – Mississippi State, O/U – Over
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Notes
Betting Notes:
Mississippi State ranks 108th in three pointers attempted per game (23.9) while Kentucky ranks 283rd (17.2).
The Bulldogs rank 41st in assists per game (15.9) while the Wildcats rank 99th (14.3).
Kentucky averages 5.1 blocks per game, which ranks 18th in the nation. Mississippi State ranks 54th in blocks allowed per game (2.9).
The Bulldogs rank 25th in steals allowed per game (5.1) while the Wildcats rank 47th (5.5).
Kentucky is second in the nation with 28.4 rebounds allowed per game while Mississippi State is 21st with 30.9 rebounds allowed per game.
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The Bulldogs’ average margin of victory in their last five games has been 6.4, down from 10.9 for the season.
During their last five games, the Wildcats have scored an average of 73.4 points per game (6.8 below their season average) and allowed an average of 65.4 points per game (2.8 below their season average).
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