The McNeese State Cowboys (2-5) will travel to Humphrey Coliseum to square off with the 25th-ranked Mississippi State Bulldogs (6-1). Action begins at 8 p.m. ET on Tuesday, December 4, 2018, and can be seen on SEC Network.
McNeese State Cowboys vs. Mississippi State Bulldogs ATS Odds
In their last outing, the Bulldogs were victorious over the Dayton Flyers, 65-58, while the Cowboys lost a winnable game to the North Carolina Central Eagles, 67-66.
The Bulldogs were 8-10 from the foul line (80.0 percent) and held the Flyers to an offensive rebounding percentage of 22.2 (below the 30.0 mark opponents have averaged against Mississippi State this season). McNeese State, meanwhile, held North Carolina Central to an offensive rebounding percentage of 25.0 (below their season average of 36.0). Quinndary Weatherspoon played well for Mississippi State with 21 points and 12 rebounds. McNeese State, meanwhile, rallied around Shamarkus Kennedy, who finished with 22 points and 10 rebounds.
From an effective field goal percentage perspective, Mississippi State should have a noteworthy advantage. Dating back to last season, the Bulldogs defense ranks 46th in effective field goal percentage allowed (0.476), while the McNeese State offense ranks 262nd in effective field goal percentage (0.495).
McNeese State Cowboys at Mississippi State Bulldogs Betting Pick
Pick: SU Winner – Mississippi State, O/U – Under
Betting Notes (2017-Present):
- Mississippi State ranks 93rd in steals per game (6.8) while McNeese State ranks 273rd (5.0).
- The Bulldogs rank 162nd in three pointers attempted per game (22.1) while the Cowboys rank 237th (20.1).
- Mississippi State averages 5.2 blocks per game, which ranks 15th in the nation. McNeese State ranks 70th in blocks allowed per game (2.9).
- The Bulldogs rank 111th in rebounds allowed per game (33.9) while the Cowboys rank 275th (37.6).
- Mississippi State ranks 151st in assists per game (13.7) while McNeese State ranks 275th (11.8).
