The 25th-ranked Mississippi State Bulldogs (5-1) will travel to University of Dayton Arena to challenge the Dayton Flyers (4-2). Action gets underway at 7 p.m. ET on Friday, November 30, 2018, and can be seen on CBS Sports Network.
Mississippi State Bulldogs at Dayton Flyers ATS Odds
In their last outing, the Flyers fell to the Oklahoma Sooners, 65-54, while the Bulldogs won big over the Alcorn State Braves, 88-65.
The Bulldogs had a fantastic effective field goal percentage of 0.713 (above their season average of 0.498) and held the Braves to an offensive rebounding percentage of 25.6 (below the 30.9 mark opponents have averaged against Mississippi State this season). Dayton, on the other hand, held Oklahoma to an offensive rebounding percentage of 20.0 (below their season average of 29.9). Trey Landers had a good outing for Dayton with 12 points and 10 rebounds. Reggie Perry had a good game for Mississippi State, recording 16 points and 11 rebounds.
The Bulldogs won the lone game between these two teams last season, 61-59. Mississippi State had a better turnover percentage (31.1 vs. 32.9). Dayton, meanwhile, had a much better free throw rate (0.196 vs. 0.080).
From an effective field goal percentage perspective, this will be a matchup of two heavyweights. Since last season, the Dayton offense ranks 30th in the NCAA in that metric at 0.551, while the Mississippi State defense ranks 45th in effective field goal percentage allowed (0.476).
Mississippi State Bulldogs vs. Dayton Flyers Free Pick
Free Basketball Tip: SU Winner – Dayton, ATS Winner – Mississippi State, O/U – Under
Betting Notes (2017-Present):
- Mississippi State ranks 10th in blocks per game (5.3) while Dayton ranks 244th (2.5).
- The Bulldogs rank 55th in assists allowed per game (11.8) while the Flyers rank 225th (14.2).
- Dayton averages 22.8 three pointers per game, which ranks 130th in the nation. Mississippi State ranks 167th in three pointers allowed per game (21.8).
- The Bulldogs rank 87th in steals per game (6.9) while the Flyers rank 271st (5.1).
- Mississippi State ranks 124th in rebounds per game (36.3) while Dayton ranks 302nd (31.9).
