It figures to be a high-scoring affair as the Mississippi State Bulldogs (9-5, 0-2 SEC) head to LSU to play the Tigers (10-4, 2-0 SEC). Action gets underway at 8 p.m. ET on Saturday, January 11, 2020, and can be seen on ESPN.
Mississippi State Bulldogs at LSU Tigers ATS Odds
In their last game, the Tigers edged the Arkansas Razorbacks, 79-77, while the Bulldogs lost big to the Alabama Crimson Tide, 90-69.
The Tigers had an absurd offensive rebounding percentage of 52.3 (above their season average of 33.7) and had a free throw rate of 0.318 (above their season average of 0.225). Mississippi State, meanwhile, had a better offensive rebounding percentage (31.9 vs. 30.3). Darius Days was a key piece for LSU with 16 points and 16 rebounds. Mississippi State, meanwhile, was lifted by Nick Weatherspoon, who recorded 20 points.
The Tigers won the lone contest between these two teams last season, 92-88. The Tigers’ offensive rebounding percentage was their largest advantage over the Bulldogs. LSU had a rate of 39.4, while Mississippi State posted a mark of 31.3. This is the first time these teams will battle this year.
It might turn into a high-scoring affair as a pair of the nation’s best offenses face off. LSU ranks 14th with 113.1 points per 100 possessions and Mississippi State is 60th (109.2). Furthermore, the Bulldogs rank 36th in free throw attempt (FTA) rate (0.278), while the Tigers rank 42nd in opponents’ FTA rate (0.164).
Mississippi State Bulldogs vs. LSU Tigers Odds Pick
Free College Basketball Pick: SU Winner – Lsu, ATS Winner – Mississippi State, O/U – Over
Betting Notes:
- LSU ranks 199th in three pointers attempted per game (19.6) while Mississippi State ranks 256th (17.0).
- The Tigers rank 113th in steals per game (6.7) while the Bulldogs rank 130th in steals allowed per game (7.0).
- The Tigers rank 37th in rebounds per game (39.8) while the Bulldogs rank 83rd (38.0).
- Mississippi State ranks 22nd in blocks per game (5.3) while LSU ranks 44th in blocks allowed per game (2.7).
Bettings Trends:
- The Tigers’ average margin of victory in their last five games has been 4.0, down from 12.6 for the season.
- During their last five games, the Bulldogs have scored an average of 72.4 points per game (0.5 below their season average) and allowed an average of 72.8 points per game (6.0 above their season average).
