The Mississippi State Bulldogs host the Georgia State Panthers in a non-conference game that will be held at the Humphrey Coliseum in Starkville, Mississippi at 5 PM ET. Georgia State has won four of their first six games on the season and they have covered the spread in three of the five games that have had a posted line. Mississippi State has won five of their first seven games of the season and they have also covered the spread in three of the five games that have had a posted line.
Georgia State is coming off an 81-74 win over Wright State in their last game where they did not cover as a 9-point favorite. The total number of points scored in the game was 155, which was well over the closing line of 138.5. The Panthers had covered the spread in their previous three games. Before the Wright State game the total had gone under for Georgia State in four straight games. Georgia State has won three in a row after losing their first two games of the season.
Mississippi State is coming off a 74-57 win over Oregon State in their last game where they covered the 8.5-point line. The total number of points scored in the game was 131, which was over the closing line of 125.5. The Bulldogs have covered the spread in three of their last four games. Previous to the Oregon State game the total has gone under for the Bulldogs in two straight games. Mississippi State is 3-1 at home this season and overall they have won two in a row.
Offensively, Georgia State is putting up 78.2 points per game on a 47.7% FG average. On defense they are allowing 68 points per game on a 40.9% FG average.
Mississippi State is putting up 70.3 points per game on a 43.3% FG average. On the defensive side of the ball the Bulldogs are allowing 69.3 points per game on 43.1% shooting.
These teams met last in the 2002 season where Mississippi State beat Georgia State 78-54.
Georgia State vs. Mississippi State Betting Trends
- Georgia State is 4-2 straight up in their last 6 games.
- The Panthers are 3-8 against the spread in their last 11 road games.
- The game total has gone under in 5 of Georgia State’s last 7 road games.
- Mississippi State is 4-1 straight up in their last 5 games.
- The Bulldogs are 7-1 straight up in their last 8 home games.
Public Money Consensus
In this college basketball matchup between Georgia State and Mississippi State the public is leaning towards Mississippi State laying the 2 points with 64% confidence. The over is the populist vote today with 66% believing the game will go over the posted line of 133.5.
