The Mississippi State Bulldogs (5-0) travel to face off against the UNLV Runnin’ Rebels (4-1) on Thursday, November 28th. This game will be played at Mullett Arena in Tempe and televised on CBSS. Both team’s come into this one having won their previous games. Tip-off is set for 9:30 ET.
Mississippi State Bulldogs vs UNLV Runnin’ Rebels
The Bulldogs Are Coming Off A Win
Mississippi State Bulldogs Recent Game/Games
Mississippi State improved to 4-0 with an 84-79 win over SMU on Friday. The Bulldogs were -1.5 point favorites and covered the spread. The total points for the game reached 163, surpassing the O/U line of 156.
After trailing 38-33 at halftime, Mississippi State turned things around in the 2nd half, scoring 51 points while allowing 41.
The Runnin’ Rebels Are Coming Off A Win
UNLV picked up a 72-65 win over New Mexico State on Saturday, November 23rd. The Rebels, playing at home, were -11.5 point favorites going into the game but didn’t cover the spread. The total points for the game ended at 137, just under the O/U line of 141.
UNLV led 37-34 at halftime and maintained control in the 2nd half, outscoring the Aggies 35-31 to secure the win.
Bulldogs Offense Breakdown
Mississippi State put up 84 points in their latest game, shooting 41.2% from the field with an effective field goal percentage of 47.1%. They connected on 34.6% of their three-point attempts, going 9-for-26, and hit 45.2% of their two-point shots. At the free-throw line, they were 19-for-25, good for 76%.
The Bulldogs grabbed 16 offensive rebounds and dished out 20 assists. KeShawn Murphy led the way with 16 points and 7 rebounds, while RJ Melendez added 15 points. Josh Hubbard contributed 14 points despite shooting just 4-for-18 from the field, and Kario Oquendo and Riley Kugel each chipped in 13 points.
Runnin’ Rebels Offense Breakdown
UNLV’s offense struggled from the field in their last game, shooting just 36% overall and 33.3% from beyond the arc. Their effective field goal percentage was 42%, and they managed only 9 assists as a team.
Dedan Thomas Jr. led the way with 22 points despite shooting 4/15, while Jalen Hill added 16 points and 9 rebounds. Gabe Pickens contributed 14 points in 17 minutes, and Julian Rishwain hit 3 threes, finishing with 12 points.
Bulldogs Team Defense
Mississippi State’s defense struggled in their last game, giving up 79 points on 51% shooting from the field. The Bulldogs allowed their opponents to hit 66% of their two-point attempts, as they went 16/24 from inside the arc.
From three-point range, Mississippi State’s defense gave up 8 threes on 23 attempts, a 34% shooting rate. They also sent their opponents to the free-throw line 34 times, where they converted 23 free throws for 67%.
Runnin’ Rebels Team Defense
Mississippi State’s defense struggled in their last game, giving up 79 points on 51% shooting. They allowed the opposing team to hit 66% of their two-point attempts, going 16/24 from inside the arc.
From three-point range, the Bulldogs allowed 8 threes on 23 attempts, a 34% shooting performance. They also sent the other team to the line 34 times, where they made 23 free throws, shooting 67%. Mississippi State gave up 6 offensive rebounds.
Bulldogs vs Runnin’ Rebels Trends
- The Bulldogs are 3-0 ATS in their three last road games and 2-1 straight-up.
- In their last three games at home, the Runnin’ Rebels have a straight up record of 1-2 while going 1-2 vs. the spread. The team averaged 72 points per game in this stretch.
- Going back to their previous ten games as the underdog, UNLV has an ATS mark of 8-2 while going 5-5 straight up.
- In their last three contests as the favorite, Mississippi State has a poor record vs the spread going 1-2. But, they still put together a straight up mark of 3-0.
Bulldogs vs Runnin’ Rebels Prediction
Entering the game as underdogs with a spread of +7.5, the Runnin’ Rebels is our point spread pick. Our projections not only see them covering the spread but also indicate a solid chance of an outright victory. This is a good choice for those looking for a higher moneyline payout.
Regarding the over/under, the current line is set at 146.5, and our model predicts the Bulldogs and Runnin’ Rebels to score a combined 146 points. We recommend betting on the under.
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Last updated:November 28, 2024 Mississippi State Bulldogs, UNLV Runnin' Rebels