The Kansas State Wildcats (6-3) will clash against the Mississippi State Bulldogs (6-2) at Prudential Center. Action begins at 11:30 a.m. ET on Saturday, December 14, 2019, and can be seen on ESPNU.
Kansas State Wildcats vs. Mississippi State Bulldogs ATS Odds
In their last matchup, the Bulldogs fell to the Louisiana Tech Bulldogs, 74-67, while the Wildcats easily got past the Alabama State Hornets, 86-41.
The Wildcats, who came into the game averaging an effective field goal percentage of 0.468, had a fantastic mark of 0.732 and had a better turnover percentage (18.1 vs. 21.2). Mississippi State, on the other hand, had a better effective field goal percentage (0.575 vs. 0.574). Reggie Perry put together a good game for Mississippi State with 14 points and 14 rebounds. Meanwhile, Xavier Sneed had a good game for Kansas State, putting up 20 points and six rebounds.
This showdown pits one of the NCAA’s top offenses against one of its elite defenses. Dating back to the 2018-19 season, Mississippi State ranks 31st in offensive efficiency and Kansas State ranks 10th in defensive efficiency.
Kansas State Wildcats vs. Mississippi State Bulldogs Pick
Free Pick: SU Winner – Mississippi State, ATS Winner – Mississippi State, O/U – Under
Betting Notes (2018-Present):
- Mississippi State ranks 31st in rebounds allowed per game (31.3) while Kansas State ranks 150th (32.9).
- The Wildcats average 8.0 steals per game, which ranks seventh in the country. The Bulldogs rank 91st in steals allowed per game (6.2).
- The Bulldogs rank 27th in blocks per game (5.0) while the Wildcats rank 134th (2.4).
- Kansas State ranks 28th in assists allowed per game (11.2) while Mississippi State ranks 123rd (12.6).