Mississippi State (6-1) vs Pittsburgh (7-1)

Game Info: Wednesday, December 4, 2024 at 9:15 pm (Humphrey Coliseum)

Betting Odds: Mississippi State -5.5 --- Over/Under: 147.5

The Pitt Panthers vs Mississippi State

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In this article, we're going to whip up a prediction for the Pitt vs Mississippi State college basketball game happening on Wednesday, December 4th, at the Humphrey Coliseum. Let's dive into this matchup and find you a winner for tonight!

Can Pitt Pull this game off?

Pitt's last game was a nail-biter against Ohio State, where they pulled off a 91-point score for a one-point win. It went into overtime, but they snagged that crucial victory. Jaland Lowe was on fire with 28 points, four rebounds, and four assists. Plus, four other players scored at least 12 points each. This season, Pitt's been averaging 85.1 points, while letting opponents score 66.5 points per game. Their offense ranks 30th in the league, and their defense sits at 84th. Ishmael Leggett is putting up 18.4 points per game, shooting 53.3% from the field and 32.3% from three-point range.

Does Mississippi State Bounce Back?

Mississippi State went up against Butler in their last game, and things didn't go so well. They scored 77 points but let Butler rack up 87, losing by 10 points. Riley Kugel and Josh Hubbard both dropped 22 points. The Bulldogs only managed to shoot 37.7% from the field and 25.9% from three-point range. This season, Mississippi State is averaging 85 points per game, while their defense is giving up 68.9 points. Their offense ranks 31st in the league, but their defense is sitting at 187th. Guard Josh Hubbard is averaging 19.1 points and shooting 47.4% from the field. Up next, Mississippi State will take on Prairie View, McNeese, Central Michigan, and Memphis.

The Pitt vs Mississippi State Game Prediction!

The Pick: Pitt Panthers +5.5

I'm all in on Pitt as the underdogs here. Mississippi State's defense was shaky in their last game, and I think they're going to have a tough time again. Pitt's offense is putting up 85.1 points on average, so scoring won't be a problem for them. The Bulldogs' defense won't be able to keep up, and Pitt will come through. Go with Pitt against the spread on this one.

Why Pitt Will Cover against Mississippi State 

• Pittsburgh has won each of its last eight night games against non-AP-ranked opponents.

• Mississippi State has lost five of its last six games against the Atlantic Coast Conference.

• Mississippi State has lost the first half in each of its last six night games against the Atlantic Coast Conference.