It will be a contest between two sensational offenses when the Mississippi State Bulldogs (16-5, 4-4 SEC) challenge the 21st-ranked LSU Tigers (17-4, 7-1 SEC) at Humphrey Coliseum. The game will air on ESPN2 at 9 p.m. ET on Wednesday, February 6, 2019.
LSU Tigers at Mississippi State Bulldogs ATS Odds
In their last matchup, the Bulldogs were victorious over the Ole Miss Rebels, 81-75, while the Tigers lost a winnable game to the Arkansas Razorbacks, 90-89.
The Bulldogs had a ridiculous offensive rebounding percentage of 40.5 (above their season average of 35.4) and had a free throw rate of 0.328 (above their season average of 0.218). LSU, on the other hand, did a fantastic job of getting and making free throws (32-38; 84.2 percent). Quinndary Weatherspoon had a good outing for Mississippi State, putting up 27 points and eight rebounds. LSU, meanwhile, was led by Naz Reid, who finished with 19 points and 10 rebounds.
This was a highly contested series last year, as the teams split their two games last season. The Bulldogs won the most recent contest 80-77. Mississippi State had a much better free throw rate (0.292 vs. 0.127). LSU, on the other hand, had a much better turnover percentage (13.7 vs. 21.6). This is the first time these teams will meet this year.
This battle figures to be a high-scoring affair as a pair of the country’s top offenses square off. Mississippi State ranks 33rd with 113.4 points per 100 possessions and LSU is 27th (113.9).
LSU at Mississippi State Odds Pick
Free Prediction: SU Winner – Mississippi State, ATS Winner – Mississippi State, O/U – Under
Betting Notes:
- Mississippi State ranks 36th in steals per game (7.9) while LSU ranks 144th in steals allowed per game (6.8).
- The Bulldogs rank 32nd in rebounds allowed per game (31.7) while the Tigers rank 63rd (32.9).
- Mississippi State ranks 117th in three pointers attempted per game (23.5) while LSU ranks 122nd in three pointers allowed per game (22.2).
- The Tigers rank 17th in blocks per game (5.0) while the Bulldogs rank 112th in blocks allowed per game (3.5).
- LSU ranks 41st in assists allowed per game (11.3) while Mississippi State ranks 74th (12.0).
Bettings Trends:
- During their last five games, the Bulldogs have scored an average of 75.6 points per game (3.0 below their season average) and allowed an average of 74.6 points per game (4.3 above their season average).
- The Tigers’ average margin of victory in their last five games has been 10.4, down from 10.5 for the season.
