Mississippi State Bulldogs vs Southeastern Louisiana Lions Matchup

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

Southeastern Louisiana vs Mississippi State Prediction

Planning on watching today's Lions and Bulldogs game? Catch the action at Humphrey Coliseum in Starkville, MS, as the Bulldogs hosts this showdown at 7:30 ET on SEC. The over/under for this non-conference contest is set at 149.5 points, with Mississippi State being favored by -26.5 over Southeastern Louisiana.

Southeastern Louisiana vs. Mississippi State Matchup At A Glance

Sport: NCAAB
Teams: Southeastern Louisiana Lions at Mississippi State Bulldogs
Where: Starkville at Humphrey Coliseum
Date: Tuesday, November 12th
Betting Odds MSPST -26.5, SELOU +3150 | MSPST -11500 O/U 149.5

Lions Preview: Will Southeastern Louisiana Secure A Victory as Road Underdogs?

Southeastern Louisiana Lions Recent Game/Games

The Lions dropped their season opener on Sunday, falling 82-72 to UAB on the road. Despite being +22 point underdogs, Southeastern Louisiana kept the game closer than expected.

After trailing 37-36 at halftime, the Lions struggled in the second half, allowing 45 points while scoring 36. The total points for the game ended at 154, exactly matching the pre-game O/U line.

Lions Offense Breakdown

Yaxel Lendeborg's near-perfect shooting performance (9/10 overall, 2/2 from three) helped Southeastern Louisiana score 72 points in their last game. Lendeborg finished with 22 points, 8 rebounds, and 5 assists, while Jakevion Buckley added 16 points and 7 assists.

The Lions shot 46% from the field, with an effective field goal percentage of 50.8%. They hit 33.3% from beyond the arc (7/21) and struggled at the free-throw line, shooting just 56.2% (9/16). Christian Coleman contributed 12 rebounds, and the team grabbed 11 offensive boards.

Lions Team Defense

Southeastern Louisiana's defense struggled, giving up 82 points on 50% shooting from the field. They allowed 56% shooting on two-point attempts, with the opposing team hitting 25 of 44 shots.

From beyond the arc, Southeastern Louisiana held their opponent to 33% shooting, with 6 made threes on 18 attempts. They also sent the other team to the line 22 times, where they converted 14 free throws (63%).

Bulldogs Preview: Can the Bulldogs Hold Strong at Home?

Mississippi State opened their season with a dominant 101-66 win over Georgia State on Friday. Playing at home, the Bulldogs were -21.5 point favorites and covered the spread comfortably. The game’s total points reached 167, surpassing the O/U line of 148.

Mississippi State took control early, leading 47-25 at halftime. They continued their strong play in the 2nd half, scoring 54 points while allowing 41.

Bulldogs Offense Breakdown

Mississippi State's offense was firing on all cylinders in their last game, putting up 101 points while shooting 58.3% from the field. Their effective field goal percentage was an impressive 65.3%, thanks in part to their 72.7% shooting on two-point attempts.

The Bulldogs also dished out 26 assists and knocked down 10 threes at a 35.7% clip. Josh Hubbard contributed 15 points, 6 rebounds, and 6 assists, while Kanye Clary went 4-for-4 from the field, adding 11 points and 6 assists in just 18 minutes.

Bulldogs Team Defense

Mississippi State's defense struggled in their last game, giving up 66 points while allowing the opponent to shoot 58% from the field. The Bulldogs had a tough time defending inside, as the other team hit 72% of their two-point attempts, going 32/44.

From beyond the arc, Mississippi State allowed 10 threes on 28 attempts, a 35% shooting performance. They also sent the opponent to the line 10 times, where they made 7 free throws. The Bulldogs gave up 12 offensive rebounds.

Lions vs Bulldogs Betting Odds, Trends & Analysis

In their last five road games, Southeastern Louisiana has averaged 72 points per game while allowing 70 . The team's record in this stretch was 3-2 while going 3-2 vs. the spread.
Across the Bulldogs last ten home games, the team averaged 72 points per game while allowing 72. Their record vs the spread in these contests was 5-5, while going 4-6 straight-up.
Going back to their previous ten games as the underdog, Southeastern Louisiana has an ATS mark of 5-5 while going 3-7 straight up.
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 7-3.