The No. 17 Mississippi State Bulldogs (11-1) are heavily favored (-28.5) to continue a five-game win streak when they host the Bethune-Cookman Wildcats (3-9) at 9:00 PM ET on Monday, December 30, 2024 at Humphrey Coliseum. The game airs on SEC Network. The matchup’s point total is set at 146.5.
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Mississippi State Cover -28.5 vs Bethune-Cookman -107
Mississippi State vs. Bethune-Cookman betting lines
- Mississippi State moneyline odds to win: -33333
- Bethune-Cookman moneyline odds to win: +3600
- Spread: Mississippi State (-28.5)
- Total: 146.5
Mississippi State statistics, trends and more
As the home team
- Mississippi State covered the spread in a higher percentage of its home games than away games last season. Mississippi State covered six times in 15 opportunities when playing at home, and it covered two times in 10 opportunities in away games.
- The Bulldogs exceeded the total more often when playing at home last year, hitting the over in eight of 15 home matchups (53.3%). In road games, they hit the over in five of 10 games (50%).
- As a moneyline favorite, Mississippi State won a higher percentage of its home games (.667) compared to away games (.500) last year.
Last season stats
- Offensively, the Bulldogs were the 155th-ranked squad in college basketball (74.1 points per game) last season. Defensively, they were 89th (69.1 points conceded per game).
- Mississippi State collected 34.8 rebounds per game and gave up 29.5 boards last season, ranking 57th and 48th, respectively, in college basketball.
- Last season the Bulldogs were ranked 117th in the country in assists with 13.9 per game.
Mississippi State betting records this season
- ATS Record: 7-5-0 (Home: 3-2-0; Away: 2-0-0)
- ATS Record When Favored by 28.5+: 0-1-0 (As Favorite: 7-5-0; As Underdog: 0-0-0)
- O-U-P: 6-6-0 (Home: 3-2-0; Away: 1-1-0)
- Record When Moneyline Favorite: 11-1 (Home: 5-0; Away: 2-0)
- Record When Moneyline Underdog: 0-0 (Home: 0-0; Away: 0-0)
| Field Goal % | Opp. Field Goal % | Rebounds | Opp. Rebounds | Assists | Turnovers |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 46.6 (117th in nation) | 41.4 (101st) | 37.7 (22nd) | 31.7 (218th) | 17.6 (26th) | 9.1 (14th) |
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Bethune-Cookman statistics, trends and more
As the away team
- Against the spread, Bethune-Cookman performed better at home (8-3-0) than on the road (7-9-0) last season.
- In terms of the over/under, Wildcats games went over nine of 11 times at home (81.8%) last year, and four of 16 away (25%).
- The Wildcats, when moneyline underdogs, won a higher percentage of games at home (2-0) than on the road (3-9) last year.
Last season stats
- Last year the Wildcats put up 72.9 points per game (193rd-ranked in college basketball) and surrendered 72.6 points per contest (203rd-ranked).
- Bethune-Cookman was 276th in college basketball with 30.6 rebounds per game. Meanwhile, it ranked 250th with 32.7 rebounds allowed per game.
- Last year the Wildcats ranked 258th in college basketball in assists, delivering 12.2 per game.
Bethune-Cookman betting records this season
- ATS Record: 6-6-0 (Home: 1-0-0; Away: 4-5-0)
- ATS Record When Underdog by 28.5+: 0-1-0 (As Favorite: 1-0-0; As Underdog: 5-6-0)
- O-U-P: 6-6-0 (Home: 0-1-0; Away: 4-5-0)
- Record When Moneyline Favorite: 1-0 (Home: 1-0; Away: 0-0)
- Record When Moneyline Underdog: 2-9 (Home: 0-0; Away: 1-8)
| Field Goal % | Opp. Field Goal % | Rebounds | Opp. Rebounds | Assists | Turnovers |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 39.8 (350th in nation) | 43.6 (212th) | 29.3 (322nd) | 36.1 (345th) | 9.7 (359th) | 11.8 (204th) |
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