The undefeated Mississippi State Bulldogs (3-0) look to remain perfect when they square off against the New Orleans Privateers (1-2) at Humphrey Coliseum. Action starts at 3 p.m. ET on Sunday, November 17, 2019.
New Orleans Privateers vs. Mississippi State Bulldogs Betting Odds
In their last outing, the Bulldogs beat the Louisiana-Monroe Warhawks, 62-45, while the Privateers lost to the SMU Mustangs, 77-64.
Mississippi State dominated every stat category in the game. They had an extraordinary free throw rate of 0.388 and an offensive rebounding percentage of 38.2. Louisiana-Monroe had marks of 0.078 and 28.2, respectively, for those same stats. New Orleans, meanwhile, had a better turnover percentage (9.9 vs. 12.7). Reggie Perry had a solid outing for Mississippi State with 14 points and 14 rebounds. Troy Green, meanwhile played well for New Orleans, recording 20 points and seven rebounds.
This could end up being a mistake-prone game for the offense of Mississippi State. Dating back to last season, Mississippi State ranks 271st in the nation in ball protection (turnover percentage of 20.1 percent), while the pesky defense of New Orleans has forced the 11th-most turnovers in the NCAA (24.0 percent). Also, the Privateers, who rank 47th in offensive rebounding percentage (32.7 percent), will square off against the Bulldogs, who rank 256th in defensive rebounding percentage (70.2 percent).
New Orleans Privateers vs. Mississippi State Bulldogs Betting Pick
Free Prediction: SU Winner – Mississippi State, ATS Winner – Mississippi State, O/U – Under
Betting Notes (2018-Present):
- Mississippi State averages 8.0 steals per game, which ranks 26th in the country. New Orleans ranks 268th in steals allowed per game (7.6).
- The Bulldogs rank 166th in three pointers attempted per game (22.1) while the Privateers rank 315th (17.1).
- Mississippi State ranks 97th in assists per game (14.3) while New Orleans ranks 186th in assists allowed per game (13.4).
- The Bulldogs average 5.1 blocks per game, which ranks ninth in the country. The Privateers rank 225th in blocks allowed per game (4.0).
- Mississippi State ranks 29th in rebounds allowed per game (31.7) while New Orleans ranks 218th (35.9).
