Mississippi State at Missouri 3/13/25 - NCAAB Picks and Predictions

On Thursday, the Mississippi State Bulldogs (21-11) face off against the Missouri Tigers (21-10) at Bridgestone Arena in Nashville, Tennessee in the 2nd round of the SEC Tournament. Get ready for the college basketball season with our college basketball picks.

Missouri comes into this matchup on a three-game losing streak and has dropped four of their last five games. In their recent 91-83 defeat against Kentucky, Mark Mitchell was a standout for Missouri, putting up 22 points. For this season, Mitchell is the top scorer for the Tigers, maintaining an average of 14.3 points per game. Right behind him is Caleb Grill, who contributes an average of 14.2 points per game, making him the team's second-leading scorer. On the defensive end, Josh Gray dominates the boards for Missouri, securing an average of 5.2 rebounds per game. When it comes to facilitating plays, Anthony Robinson II leads the team with an average of 3.5 assists per game. Defensively, Missouri has struggled lately, allowing opponents to score an average of 89.4 points over their last five games. With a game against Mississippi State on the horizon, the Tigers are eager to bolster their defensive strategies. Despite these challenges, they manage to put up an average of 84.5 points per game.

Mississippi State enters this game on a one-game winning streak, but has dropped three of their last five games. In a commanding 91-62 victory over LSU during the opening round of the SEC Tournament, Josh Hubbard shone brightly for the Bulldogs by racking up 26 points. This season, Hubbard has been the top scorer for Mississippi State, maintaining an impressive average of 18.3 points per game. Close behind him is KeShawn Murphy, who is the team's second-leading scorer with an average of 11.6 points per game. Furthermore, Murphy is a key player in rebounding, pulling down an average of 7.5 boards each game. Cameron Matthews plays a pivotal role in facilitating plays, leading the team with an average of 3.7 assists per game. Over their last five games, Mississippi State's defense has struggled, conceding an average of 84.4 points per game. Similar to Missouri, their defensive performance has weakened recently, and both teams are eager to overcome this slump. Despite these challenges, the Bulldogs maintain a solid average of 79.6 points per game.

As they prepare for their upcoming clash, both teams are focused on strengthening their defensive strategies. Recently, Missouri has struggled defensively, allowing opponents to score more than eighty points per game over their last few matchups. Mississippi State faces similar challenges, as their defense has also been underperforming. Both teams are eager to make improvements to avoid further vulnerabilities. Final Score Prediction, Missouri Tigers win and cover the spread, 82-79.