Mississippi State vs Memphis Picks and Prediction – 12/21/2024

The Mississippi State Bulldogs visit FedExForum in Memphis on Saturday to play the No. 21 ranked Memphis Tigers. Mississippi State is 10-1 following its 83-59 victory over Central Michigan this past Tuesday. Claudell Harris was the leading scorer for Mississippi State with 19 points while Michael Nwoki scored 18 points for the Bulldogs. Keep updated on College Basketball with our college basketball picks.

Josh Hubbard leads Mississippi State in scoring with an average of 18.0 points per game and KeShawn Murphy is the leading rebounder with an average of 7.5 per game. Cameron Matthews is the leader in assists with an average of 3.8 per game. Mississippi State has three players averaging double figures in scoring, and as a team scores an average of 84.1 points per game.

The Memphis Tigers look for a third consecutive victory when hosting Mississippi State on Saturday. Memphis is 9-2 following a 64-62 victory over the Virginia Cavaliers on Wednesday. PJ Haggerty scored 27 points including 21 in the second half to help Memphis rally from a slow start to pick up the victory. Memphis has won three of its last four.

PJ Haggerty is leading Memphis in scoring with an average of 22.4 points per game and is the leader in assists with an average of 3.6 per game. Dain Dainja is the leading rebounder with an average of 6.7 per game. Memphis has four players averaging double figures in school and as a team, scores an average of 79.5 points per game, while shooting 46.3% overall and 41.9% from three-point territory.

The Memphis Tigers will face one of their toughest challenges to date when hosting the Mississippi State Bulldogs on Saturday. Mississippi State is 10-1 straight up and playing exceptionally well, averaging 84.1 points per game and allowing just 67.8 points per game. Memphis is scoring 79.6 per game, but giving up far too many at 75.8 points per game. Final Score Prediction, Mississippi State Bulldogs win and cover ATS 88-74.