Don’t expect a fast-paced game when the New Mexico State Aggies (7-6), 6-point underdogs, travel to Mississippi State to play the Bulldogs (8-2). The game’s Over/Under (O/U) has been set at 128 points and it can be seen on SEC Network at 3 p.m. ET on Sunday, December 22, 2019.
New Mexico State Aggies at Mississippi State Bulldogs Betting Odds
Both teams were victorious in their last game. The Bulldogs beat the Radford Highlanders 77-68, while the Aggies won big over the UAPB Golden Lions 65-40.
New Mexico State played a flawless game. They had a great free throw rate of 0.265 (above their season average of 0.194) and an offensive rebounding percentage of 37.5 (above their season average of 35.2). UAPB was 0.109 and 20.0, respectively, for those same stats. The Bulldogs, on the other hand, knocked down 25 of their 30 free throws (83.3 percent) and had an offensive rebounding percentage of 56.3 (above their season average of 39.7). Mississippi State was led by Abdul Ado, who put up 17 points and 12 rebounds. Meanwhile, Ivan Aurrecoechea was a key piece for New Mexico State with 19 points and nine rebounds.
Vegas has been spot on when predicting totals of Aggies games, with an even split between overs and unders. New Mexico State heads into the contest with records of 7-6 straight up (SU) and 3-9 against the spread (ATS).
Of the Bulldogs’ 10 games, 6 have finished over the projected point total. Additionally, Mississippi State owns records of 8-2 SU and 6-4 ATS.
Half-court execution will be at a premium when a pair of the NCAA’s slowest-paced teams clash. Mississippi State ranks 328th in possessions per game (65.3) and New Mexico State is 306th (66.5).
New Mexico State Aggies vs. Mississippi State Bulldogs Pick
College Basketball Prediction: SU Winner – Mississippi State, ATS Winner – Mississippi State, O/U – Under
Betting Notes:
- New Mexico State ranks 51st in three pointers attempted per game (25.8) while Mississippi State ranks 231st (18.1).
- The Bulldogs rank 127th in steals per game (6.4) while the Aggies rank 136th in steals allowed per game (7.2).
- New Mexico State is sixth in the country with 28.9 rebounds allowed per game while Mississippi State is eighth with 29.2 rebounds allowed per game.
- The Bulldogs rank 27th in blocks per game (5.1) while the Aggies rank 174th (1.8).
- New Mexico State ranks 14th in assists allowed per game (9.2) while Mississippi State ranks 96th (12.1).
Bettings Trends:
- During their last five games, the Aggies have scored an average of 62.4 points per game (4.5 below their season average) and allowed an average of 59.0 points per game (3.5 below their season average).
- The Bulldogs’ average margin of victory in their last five games has been 5.2, down from 9.7 for the season.
