New Orleans at Mississippi State 11/17/19 - College Basketball Picks & Predictions

By: Anthonoy-deleo |

Last Updated: 11/16/2019 at 9:35 PM ET

The New Orleans Privateers are set to visit Humphrey Coliseum in Starkville, Mississippi for a non-conference clash against the Mississippi State Bulldogs. The New Orleans Privateers come into this matchup with a 1-2 record, and they will be looking to rebound after dropping their recent road game against the SMU Mustangs, 77-64. Leading the way for the New Orleans Privateers was junior guard Troy Green as he recorded 20 points and 7 rebounds. Joining Green in the backcourt was junior guard Damion Rosser who had a solid all-around game with 14 points, 9 rebounds, and 5 assists.

The New Orleans Privateers struggled shooting the ball against the SMU Mustangs as they connected on 22 of their 63 field goal attempts (34.9%), and they were significantly worse from behind the three-point line (16.7%). The New Orleans Privateers won the turnover battle against the SMU Mustangs (10-8), but they were edged out by the Mustangs in the rebounding department (43-39).

The Mississippi State Bulldogs come into this matchup with a 3-0 record, and they will be looking to continue their success after winning their recent home game against the UL Monroe Warhawks, 62-45. Leading the way for the Mississippi State Bulldogs was sophomore forward Reggie Perry as he recorded 14 points and 14 rebounds. Sophomore guard Robert Woodard II had a solid game for the Bulldogs as he pitched in 13 points and 7 rebounds.

The Mississippi State Bulldogs struggled shooting the ball against the UL Monroe Warhawks as they connected on 20 of their 49 field goal attempts (40.8%), and they were significantly worse from behind the three-point line (25%). The Mississippi State Bulldogs won the turnover battle against the UL Monroe Warhawks (17-14), and they edged out the Warhawks in the rebounding department (41-32).

The Mississippi State Bulldogs have dominated the number against the New Orleans Privateers as they have covered the spread in 4 consecutive meetings. The Mississippi State Bulldogs have had little problems through their first three games of the season, and a huge reason for their success has been their effort on the defensive side of the court as they are holding opponents to an average of 57.3 PPG. New Orleans is a guard heavy team, and that will be problematic against the Bulldogs as Reggie Perry (12.3 PPG, 11.7 RPG) controls the frontcourt at 6’10. Mississippi State has the homecourt advantage, and they should have no problem beating up on a lower-tier program like New Orleans. Final Score Prediction, Mississippi State Bulldogs win and cover ATS 79-57.

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