Friday’s game between the No. 25 Mississippi State Bulldogs (6-0) and the Butler Bulldogs (5-1) at Mullett Arena has a projected final score of 78-68 based on our computer prediction, with a favored Mississippi State squad securing the victory. Game time is at 9:30 PM ET on November 29.

Based on our computer prediction, Mississippi State is projected to cover the spread (7.5) against Butler. The two sides are projected to go under the 145.5 total.

Catch tons of live college basketball, plus original programming, with ESPN+ or the Disney Bundle.

Mississippi State vs. Butler Game Info & Odds

• Date: Friday, November 29, 2024
• Time: 9:30 PM ET
• TV: CBS Sports Network
• Live stream: Watch this game on Paramount+ (Regional restrictions may apply)
• Where: Tempe, Arizona
• Venue: Mullett Arena
• Line: Mississippi State -7.5
• Point total: 145.5
• Moneyline (to win): Mississippi State -330, Butler +260

Place your bets on any men’s college basketball matchup at BetMGM. Sign up today using our link.

Mississippi State vs. Butler Score Prediction

• Prediction:
  Mississippi State 78, Butler 68

Spread & Total Prediction for Mississippi State vs. Butler

• Pick ATS: Mississippi State (-7.5)
• Pick OU: Under (145.5)

Both Mississippi State and Butler are 4-2-0 against the spread (ATS) so far this season. The Mississippi State Bulldogs have hit the over in four games, while Butler Bulldogs games have gone over two times. The teams score an average of 161.8 points per game, 16.3 more points than this matchup’s total.

Bet on this or any men’s college basketball matchup at BetMGM.

Mississippi State Performance Insights

• The Mississippi State Bulldogs are outscoring opponents by 20.5 points per game with a +123 scoring differential overall. They put up 86.3 points per game (31st in college basketball) and give up 65.8 per contest (69th in college basketball).
• Mississippi State is 69th in the nation at 36.5 rebounds per game. That’s 3.5 more than the 33.0 its opponents average.
• Mississippi State hits 9.7 three-pointers per game (56th in college basketball), 2.5 more than its opponents (7.2). It is shooting 34.3% from deep (166th in college basketball) while allowing opponents to shoot 32.3%.
• The Mississippi State Bulldogs average 106.3 points per 100 possessions (33rd in college basketball), while allowing 81.1 points per 100 possessions (37th in college basketball).
• Mississippi State has committed 6.5 fewer turnovers per game than its opponents, averaging 8.7 (seventh in college basketball play) while forcing 15.2 (42nd in college basketball).

Butler Performance Insights

• The Butler Bulldogs are outscoring opponents by 12.8 points per game, with a +77 scoring differential overall. They put up 75.5 points per game (199th in college basketball) and allow 62.7 per contest (30th in college basketball).
• Butler ranks 159th in the nation at 33.8 rebounds per game. That’s 5.5 more than the 28.3 its opponents average.
• Butler knocks down 8.7 three-pointers per game (116th in college basketball) at a 40.6% rate (17th in college basketball), compared to the 4.8 per game its opponents make, at a 24.4% rate.
• Butler has committed 13.0 turnovers per game (263rd in college basketball), 5.3 more than the 7.7 it forces (361st in college basketball).

Rep your favorite players with officially licensed gear. Head to Fanatics to find jerseys, shirts, hats, and much more.

Not all offers available in all states, please visit BetMGM for the latest promotions for your area. Must be 21+ to gamble, please wager responsibly. If you or someone you know has a gambling problem, contact 1-800-GAMBLER.