It will be a battle between two tremendous defenses when the Mississippi State Bulldogs (7-2) square off against the Radford Highlanders (3-6) at Humphrey Coliseum. The game begins at 8 p.m. ET on Wednesday, December 18, 2019.
Radford Highlanders at Mississippi State Bulldogs Betting Odds
In their last contest, the Bulldogs beat the Kansas State Wildcats, 67-61, while the Highlanders were blown out by the Duquesne Dukes, 71-49.
Mississippi State dominated nearly every facet of the contest. They had a turnover percentage of 13.8 (better than their season average of 20.3) and an offensive rebounding percentage of 34.1 (below their season average of 40.6). Kansas State put up marks of 21.4 and 29.0, respectively, for those same stats. Radford, meanwhile, forced Duquesne into a turnover percentage of 21.4 (above their season average of 15.3). Mississippi State received a boost from Robert Woodard II, who recorded 12 points and 10 rebounds. Meanwhile, Leroy Butts IV played a pivotal role for Radford with 12 points and nine rebounds.
Half-court execution will be critical when a pair of the NCAA’s slowest-paced teams battle. Mississippi State ranks 314th in possessions per game (67.9) and Radford is 328th (66.1) since last season.
Radford Highlanders at Mississippi State Bulldogs Free Pick
Prediction: SU Winner – Mississippi State, ATS Winner – Mississippi State, O/U – Under
Betting Notes (2018-Present):
- Radford ranks second in steals allowed per game (4.4) while Mississippi State ranks 164th (6.2).
- The Bulldogs rank 29th in blocks per game (5.0) while the Highlanders rank 148th (2.9).
- Mississippi State ranks 12th in rebounds allowed per game (31.4) while Radford ranks 118th (32.4).
- The Bulldogs rank 42nd in three pointers allowed per game (20.5) while the Highlanders rank 201st (24.5).
- Mississippi State ranks 50th in assists per game (14.5) while Radford ranks 171st (13.7).
