The Mississippi State Bulldogs (6-1) will be at home in Humphrey Coliseum when they challenge the Louisiana Tech Bulldogs (5-2). The game will air on ESPN 3 at 8 p.m. ET on Thursday, December 5, 2019.
Louisiana Tech Bulldogs at Mississippi State Bulldogs ATS Odds
Both teams had no trouble getting past their last opponent. Mississippi State defeated the Coastal Carolina Chanticleers 81-56, while Louisiana Tech beat the Samford Bulldogs 78-57.
Louisiana Tech dominated every stat category in the game. They had a turnover percentage of 15.9 (worse than their season average of 14.1) and an offensive rebounding percentage of 39.0 (above their season average of 28.2). For those same stats, Samford was 25.1 and 31.6, respectively. Mississippi State, on the other hand, had an effective field goal percentage of 0.618 (above their season average of 0.550). Tyson Carter was a key piece for Mississippi State with 19 points and 10 assists. Louisiana Tech was led by Mubarak Muhammed, who finished with 10 points and 15 rebounds.
Louisiana Tech Bulldogs vs. Mississippi State Bulldogs Free Pick
Prediction: SU Winner – Mississippi State, ATS Winner – Mississippi State, O/U – Over
Betting Notes (2018-Present):
- Mississippi State ranks 16th in rebounds allowed per game (31.2) while Louisiana Tech ranks 231st (36.1).
- Mississippi State averages 14.6 assists per game, which ranks 70th in the country. Louisiana Tech ranks 160th in assists allowed per game (12.9).
- Mississippi State ranks 14th in blocks per game (5.0) while Louisiana Tech ranks 132nd (3.4).
- Louisiana Tech ranks 47th in steals allowed per game (5.4) while Mississippi State ranks 149th (6.3).