Butler vs Mississippi State 11/29/24 - NCAAB Picks & Predictions

The Butler Bulldogs stay in Arizona Friday for the Arizona Tip Off championship game against Mississippi State. Butler has five wins and one loss on the year riding a 4 game win streak into Friday. The Bulldogs offense has carried the load this season for the team averaging 76.4 points on 46.1% from the floor. Defensively Butler has been top tier as well allowing just 61.4 points per game overall. Stay up to date with our College Basketball Picks.

Offensively Butler was the better team in their matchup Thursday scoring 71 points on 46.8% shooting from the floor. The Bulldogs also made six triples and knocked down 21 free throws to pull off the narrow 2 point victory. Jahmyl Telfort led the way for Butler against Northwestern with 23 points on 12 shots and 38 minutes. Finley Bizjack was second on the team with 12 points in 28 minutes, while Patrick McCaffrey chipped in 10 points is the third bulldog starter in double figures. Andre Screen led the way up the Butler bench with 15 points on 10 shots in 26 minutes.

The Mississippi State Bulldogs come into Friday undefeated through six games following their easy win on Thursday. The Bulldogs offense has been phenomenal this season averaging 87.6 points on 47% shooting for the floor. Defensively Mississippi State has been just as strong holding opponents to 67 four points per game overall.

Offensively Mississippi State rolled on Thursday scoring 80 points on 43.3% shooting and knocked down 12 triples in the game. The Bulldogs also pulled in 46 rebounds and forced 15 turnovers in the win. Josh Hubbard led the way for Mississippi State with 11 points on nine shots in 22 minutes as  the only starter in double digits. KeShawn Murphy chipped in heavily as well with 14 points and 13 rebounds on nine shots to lead the way in 22 minutes off the bench.

Both teams are playing good basketball coming into this matchup, but Mississippi State is the better overall team. Look for the Bulldogs who dominate Butler Friday night leading to the win. Take Mississippi State to stay undefeated as they pick up a championship and a winning cover Friday in Arizona. Final Score Prediction, Mississippi State Bulldogs win and cover 75-66.