Tuesday’s game that pits the Mississippi State Bulldogs (9-1) against the Central Michigan Chippewas (5-4) at Mississippi Coliseum should be a one-sided matchup based on our computer prediction, which projects a final score of 81-67 in favor of Mississippi State, who is heavy favorites by our model. Tipoff is at 7:30 PM ET on December 17.

Based on our computer prediction, Central Michigan is projected to cover the point spread (19.5) versus Mississippi State. The two teams are projected to eclipse the 147.5 total.

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Mississippi State vs. Central Michigan Game Info & Odds

• Date: Tuesday, December 17, 2024
• Time: 7:30 PM ET
• TV: SEC Network+
• Where: Jackson, Mississippi
• Venue: Mississippi Coliseum
• Line: Mississippi State -19.5
• Point total: 147.5
• Moneyline (to win): Mississippi State -4545, Central Michigan +1600

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Mississippi State vs. Central Michigan Score Prediction

• Prediction:
  Mississippi State 81, Central Michigan 67

Spread & Total Prediction for Mississippi State vs. Central Michigan

• Pick ATS: Central Michigan (+19.5)
• Pick OU: Over (147.5)

Mississippi State has a 5-5-0 record against the spread so far this season compared to Central Michigan, who is 4-2-0 ATS. In terms of hitting the over, games involving the Bulldogs are 6-4-0 and the Chippewas are 5-1-0. The teams average 163.5 points per game, 16.0 more points than this matchup’s total.

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Mississippi State Performance Insights

• The Bulldogs’ +156 scoring differential (outscoring opponents by 15.6 points per game) is a result of scoring 84.2 points per game (33rd in college basketball) while allowing 68.6 per outing (120th in college basketball).
• Mississippi State wins the rebound battle by an average of 4.7 boards. It is recording 36.6 rebounds per game (46th in college basketball) compared to its opponents’ 31.9 per contest.
• Mississippi State connects on 8.8 three-pointers per game (103rd in college basketball), while its opponents have made 8.2 on average.
• The Bulldogs average 105.7 points per 100 possessions (31st in college basketball), while allowing 86.1 points per 100 possessions (81st in college basketball).
• Mississippi State has committed 4.8 fewer turnovers per game than its opponents, averaging 9.0 (15th in college basketball play) while forcing 13.8 (73rd in college basketball).

Central Michigan Performance Insights

• The Chippewas have a +81 scoring differential, topping opponents by 9.0 points per game. They’re putting up 79.3 points per game, 103rd in college basketball, and are giving up 70.3 per outing to rank 159th in college basketball.
• Central Michigan wins the rebound battle by 5.3 boards on average. It records 34.3 rebounds per game, 110th in college basketball, while its opponents pull down 29.0.
• Central Michigan knocks down 8.4 three-pointers per game (137th in college basketball), while its opponents have made 7.7 on average.
• Central Michigan has committed 1.1 more turnovers than its opponents, averaging 13.8 (324th in college basketball) while forcing 12.7 (141st in college basketball).

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