The 17th-ranked Villanova Wildcats (3-1) go head-to-head against the Mississippi State Bulldogs (5-0) in the Myrtle Beach Invitational at HTC Center. The game begins at 2:30 p.m. ET on Friday, November 22, 2019.
Villanova Wildcats vs. Mississippi State Bulldogs Betting Odds
Both teams were triumphant in their last game. The Bulldogs defeated the Tulane Green Wave 80-66, while the Wildcats dismantled the Middle Tennessee Blue Raiders 98-69.
The Wildcats, who came into the game averaging an effective field goal percentage of 0.505, had a ridiculous mark of 0.701 and had a better turnover percentage (14.7 vs. 17.8). The Bulldogs, meanwhile, held the Green Wave to an offensive rebounding percentage of 16.2 (below their season average of 28.6) and had a free throw rate of 0.395 (above their season average of 0.282). Tyson Carter fueled Mississippi State with 16 points and 11 rebounds. Meanwhile, Cole Swider led the way for Villanova, recording 26 points and seven rebounds.
This contest figures to be a shootout as two of the nation’s premier offenses square off. Mississippi State ranks 31st with 112.7 points per 100 possessions and Villanova is 26th (112.9) since the 2018-19 season.
Villanova Wildcats vs. Mississippi State Bulldogs ATS Pick
Prediction: SU Winner – Mississippi State, ATS Winner – Mississippi State, O/U – Under
Betting Notes (2018-Present):
- Mississippi State ranks 31st in steals per game (7.9) while Villanova ranks 234th (5.4).
- The Bulldogs rank 73rd in assists per game (14.5) while the Wildcats rank 195th in assists allowed per game (13.6).
- Mississippi State ranks 14th in rebounds allowed per game (31.2) while Villanova ranks 77th (33.3).
- The Wildcats rank fourth in three pointers attempted per game (30.3) while the Bulldogs rank 175th (22.0).
- Mississippi State ranks 12th in blocks per game (5.0) while Villanova ranks 182nd (3.0).
