Georgia Bulldogs at Mississippi State Bulldogs Free Prediction 01/18/20

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The Georgia Bulldogs (11-5, 1-2 SEC) will be at Humphrey Coliseum to take on the Mississippi State Bulldogs (10-6, 1-3 SEC) in a SEC matchup. Action begins at 8:30 p.m. ET on Saturday, January 18, 2020, and can be seen on SEC Network.

Georgia Bulldogs vs. Mississippi State Bulldogs ATS Odds

Both teams were victorious in their last game. Mississippi State won big over the Missouri Tigers 72-45, while Georgia defeated the Tennessee Volunteers 80-63.

Georgia played a flawless game. They had a solid free throw rate of 0.281 (above their season average of 0.213) and an effective field goal percentage of 0.561 (above their season average of 0.516). Tennessee recorded marks of 0.150 and 0.450, respectively, for those same stats. Mississippi State, meanwhile, held Missouri to an offensive rebounding percentage of 25.7 (below their season average of 31.0). Reggie Perry had a good game for Mississippi State with 23 points and 10 rebounds. Meanwhile, Georgia was lifted by Anthony Edwards, who finished with 26 points and six rebounds.

Mississippi State won the lone game between these two teams last season, 68-67. Mississippi State had a better free throw rate (0.216 vs. 0.133). Georgia, meanwhile, had a much better offensive rebounding percentage (40.0 vs. 27.6). This is the first time these teams will go head-to-head this year.

Georgia Bulldogs at Mississippi State Bulldogs Pick

Basketball Pick: SU Winner – Mississippi State, ATS Winner – Mississippi State, O/U – Under

Betting Notes:

  • Mississippi State ranks 21st in rebounds allowed per game (30.9) while Georgia ranks 210th (37.2).
  • Mississippi State averages 5.3 blocks per game, which ranks 19th in the country. Georgia ranks 102nd in blocks allowed per game (3.6).
  • Mississippi State averages 13.6 assists per game, which ranks 111th in the nation. Georgia ranks 154th in assists allowed per game (13.1).
  • Georgia ranks 109th in three pointers attempted per game (22.9) while Mississippi State ranks 264th (16.8).
  • Georgia averages 8.2 steals per game, which ranks 43rd in the NCAA. Mississippi State ranks 168th in steals allowed per game (7.4).

Bettings Trends:

  • During their last five games, Georgia has scored an average of 70.4 points per game (8.3 below their season average) and allowed an average of 66.6 points per game (6.7 below their season average).
  • Mississippi State’s average margin of victory in their last five games has been 4.2, down from 7.0 for the season.