Butler Bulldogs vs Mississippi State Bulldogs Matchup

Read on to get betting odds and analysis in our Butler vs Mississippi State NCAA Basketball prediction and preview and see who we think will win and cover the spread in Tempe.

Butler vs Mississippi State Prediction

The Bulldogs and Bulldogs are set to face off at 9:30 ET on CBSS. The Bulldogs will host the game at Mullett Arena in Tempe, AZ. The odds for this non-conference game currently have Mississippi State as the -8.5 favorite, with the over/under line sitting at 146.5 points.

Butler vs. Mississippi State Matchup At A Glance

Sport: NCAAB
Teams: Butler Bulldogs at Mississippi State Bulldogs
Where: Tempe at Mullett Arena
Date: Friday, November 29th
Betting Odds MSPST -8.5, BUTL +275 | MSPST -353 O/U 146.5

Bulldogs Preview: Is a Road Win Possible for Butler?

Butler Bulldogs Recent Game/Games

Butler pulled off a 71-69 win over Northwestern on Thursday, November 28th. The Bulldogs were +2.5 point underdogs going into the game and covered the spread with the win.

Butler led 31-28 at halftime and scored 40 points in the 2nd half while allowing 41. The total points for the game were 140, which went over the O/U line of 135.5.

Bulldogs Offense Breakdown

Butler's offense put up 71 points in their last game, shooting 46.8% from the field with an effective field goal percentage of 53.2%. They hit 37.5% from beyond the arc, connecting on 6 of 16 attempts, and were solid at the free-throw line, making 21 of 27 for 77.8%.

Brooks Barnhizer led the way with 24 points, while Jahmyl Telfort added 23, shooting 58.3% overall and 66.7% from three. Andre Screen was efficient inside, hitting 70% of his shots, and Matthew Nicholson contributed with 75% shooting.

Bulldogs Team Defense

Butler's defense gave up 69 points in their last game, with their opponents shooting 46% from the field. Inside the arc, they allowed 51% shooting, as the other team went 16/31 on two-point attempts.

From three-point range, Butler's defense saw their opponents hit 6/16, or 37%. They also sent the other team to the free-throw line 27 times, where they converted 21 free throws for 77%.

Bulldogs Preview: Can the Bulldogs Pull Out the Win as Home Favorites?

Mississippi State cruised to an 80-58 win over UNLV on Thursday, November 28th. The Bulldogs, who were -8.5 favorites, covered the spread with the victory. The game’s total points of 138 fell short of the 147-point over/under line.

Mississippi State led 45-32 at halftime and continued their strong play in the 2nd half, outscoring UNLV 35-26 to seal the win.

Bulldogs Offense Breakdown

Mississippi State put up 80 points in their last game, shooting 43.3% from the field and 37.5% from beyond the arc, hitting 12 threes. Their effective field goal percentage was 52.2%, and they struggled at the free-throw line, making just 55.6% of their attempts.

KeShawn Murphy led the way with 14 points and 13 rebounds, adding 4 assists. The Bulldogs grabbed 19 offensive boards and dished out 18 assists as a team.

Bulldogs Team Defense

Mississippi State's defense held their opponent to just 58 points, despite allowing them to shoot 43% from the field on 21 of 48 attempts. Inside the arc, the Bulldogs gave up 13 two-point baskets on 28 attempts, a 46% shooting rate.

From three-point range, Mississippi State's defense allowed 8 made threes on 20 attempts, a 40% shooting percentage. They also sent their opponent to the free-throw line 15 times, where they converted 8 for 53%. The Bulldogs limited second-chance opportunities, giving up just 4 offensive rebounds.

Bulldogs vs Bulldogs Betting Odds, Trends & Analysis

Across their last five road contests, Butler has a 3-2 record vs the spread. Their overall mark in these games was 2-3, while averaging 73 points per game.
In their last five home games, Mississippi State has averaged 74 points per game while allowing 65. The team's record in this stretch was 4-1 while going 5-0 vs. the spread.
Going back to their last five games as the underdog, the Bulldogs have a straight up record of 2-3. But, their mark vs the spread was just 2-3.
Looking back on the team's last ten games as the favorite, the Bulldogs have a straight up record of 8-2. Their record vs the spread in these games was 6-4.