The 15th-ranked Mississippi State Bulldogs (4-1) will be at home in Humphrey Coliseum when they take on the Alcorn State Braves (1-5). The game can be seen on SEC Network at 8 p.m. ET on Monday, November 26, 2018.
Alcorn State Braves vs. Mississippi State Bulldogs ATS Odds
In their last outing, the Bulldogs were victorious over the Saint Mary’s Gaels, 61-57, while the Braves were beaten by the Savannah State Tigers, 80-75.
The Bulldogs were 8-10 from the free throw line (80.0 percent) and held the Gaels to an effective field goal percentage of 0.419 (below their season average of 0.543). Alcorn State, meanwhile, had an effective field goal percentage of 0.532 (above their season average of 0.455). Mississippi State received a boost from Aric Holman, who put up nine points and 11 rebounds. Meanwhile, Deshaw Andrews had a good game for Alcorn State, recording 21 points and 10 rebounds.
Mississippi State could dominate on defense as they face off against one of the worst offenses in the nation. Since last season, the Bulldogs rank 48th in effective field goal percentage allowed (0.477), while Alcorn State is 259th in effective field goal percentage (0.494). Moreover, the Braves rank 256th in free throw attempt (FTA) rate (0.218), while the Bulldogs rank 49th in opponents’ FTA rate (0.197).
Alcorn State Braves vs. Mississippi State Bulldogs Free Pick
Basketball Pick: SU Winner – Mississippi State, O/U – Under
Betting Notes (2017-Present):
- Mississippi State ranks eighth in blocks per game (5.5) while Alcorn State ranks 239th (2.6).
- The Bulldogs rank 125th in rebounds allowed per game (34.1) while the Braves rank 260th (36.9).
- Mississippi State ranks 159th in three pointers allowed per game (21.6) while Alcorn State ranks 279th (24.2).
- The Bulldogs rank 58th in assists allowed per game (11.8) while the Braves rank 250th (14.7).
- Mississippi State ranks 41st in steals allowed per game (5.3) while Alcorn State ranks 192nd (6.4).
