The Mississippi State Bulldogs (4-0) battle against the Tulane Green Wave (3-0) in the Myrtle Beach Invitational at HTC Center. Action gets underway at 2 p.m. ET on Thursday, November 21, 2019, and can be seen on ESPNU.
Mississippi State Bulldogs vs. Tulane Green Wave Betting Odds
Both teams won big over their last opponent. The Green Wave defeated the Northwestern State Demons 79-52, while the Bulldogs beat the New Orleans Privateers 82-59.
Mississippi State played a nearly perfect game. They had an absurd offensive rebounding percentage of 50.0 (above their season average of 44.0) and an effective field goal percentage of 0.549 (above their season average of 0.530). For those same stats, New Orleans had marks of 25.0 and 0.397, respectively. Meanwhile, Tulane dominated every stat category in their game. They had a phenomenal free throw rate of 0.429 and an offensive rebounding percentage of 32.5. Northwestern State was 0.070 and 15.4, respectively, for those same stats. Tulane’s Teshaun Hightower played well, contributing 19 points. Meanwhile, Robert Woodard played a key role for Mississippi State with 21 points and 16 rebounds.
It will be a battle of conflicting tempos as the up-tempo Green Wave will look to push the slower-paced Bulldogs. Dating back to the 2018-19 season, the Green Wave rank 94th in possessions per game while the Bulldogs are 241st. Moreover, the 31st-ranked offense of the Bulldogs (offensive efficiency of 112.6) will square off against the 300th-ranked defense of the Green Wave (defensive efficiency of 107.5).
Mississippi State vs. Tulane Betting Pick
Prediction: SU Winner – Mississippi State, ATS Winner – Mississippi State, O/U – Over
Betting Notes (2018-Present):
- Mississippi State ranks 22nd in rebounds allowed per game (31.6) while Tulane ranks 284th (38.4).
- The Bulldogs average 14.4 assists per game, which ranks 80th in the nation. The Green Wave rank 241st in assists allowed per game (14.3).
- Mississippi State blocks 5.1 opponent shots per game, which is ranked 11th in the NCAA. Tulane ranks 146th in blocks allowed per game (3.4).
- The Bulldogs rank 30th in steals per game (7.9) while the Green Wave rank 248th (5.2).
- Mississippi State ranks 79th in three pointers allowed per game (20.6) while Tulane ranks 271st (24.7).
