Wofford Terriers vs. Mississippi State Bulldogs ATS Prediction 12/19/18

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It will be a clash between two superb defenses when the 17th-ranked Mississippi State Bulldogs (9-1) take on the Wofford Terriers (9-3) at Humphrey Coliseum. The game starts at 8 p.m. ET on Wednesday, December 19, 2018, and will air on SEC Network.

Wofford Terriers at Mississippi State Bulldogs ATS Odds

In their last game, the Bulldogs dismantled the Austin Peay Governors, 95-67, while the Terriers were beaten by the eighth-ranked North Carolina Tar Heels, 78-67.

The Bulldogs had a much better effective field goal percentage (0.633 vs. 0.415) and had a much better turnover percentage (14.3 vs. 20.4). Wofford, meanwhile, had a much better turnover percentage (11.7 vs. 18.6). Aric Holman put together a good game for Mississippi State with 10 points and 10 rebounds. Wofford was lifted by Cameron Jackson, who had 10 points and nine rebounds.

Both teams have had a couple of players take their game to the next level over their last five games. Jackson (0 points) and Fletcher Magee (0 points) have been fantastic for the Terriers, while Quinndary Weatherspoon (0 points) and Holman (0 points) have contributed greatly to the Bulldogs.

This showdown pits one of the country’s top offenses against one of its elite defenses as Mississippi State currently ranks 40th in offensive efficiency and Wofford is 12th in defensive efficiency.

Wofford Terriers at Mississippi State Bulldogs ATS Pick

College Basketball Prediction: SU Winner – Mississippi State, ATS Winner – Wofford, O/U – Under

Betting Notes:

  • Mississippi State ranks 39th in blocks per game (4.4) while Wofford ranks 123rd (2.9).
  • The Bulldogs rank 24th in assists per game (16.9) while the Terriers rank 49th (16.1).
  • Wofford ranks 40th in steals per game (8.1) while Mississippi State ranks 58th (7.4).
  • The Bulldogs rank 31st in three pointers allowed per game (19.0) while the Terriers rank 68th (20.5).
  • Wofford is fourth in the NCAA with 28.4 rebounds allowed per game while Mississippi State is 30th with 31.4 rebounds allowed per game.

Bettings Trends:

  • The Terriers’ average margin of victory in their last five games has been 15.8, down from 20.8 for the season.
  • During their last five games, the Bulldogs have scored an average of 75.8 points per game (1.6 below their season average) and allowed an average of 61.2 points per game (2.4 below their season average).