Wofford at Mississippi State College Basketball Picks & Predictions 12/19/2018

Wednesday, December 19, 2018

Humphrey Coliseum

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The Wofford Terriers travel to Humphrey Coliseum to play the Mississippi State Bulldogs on Wednesday, December 19, 2018. The opening line for this matchup has Mississippi State as 11 point favorites.

Wofford heads into this matchup with a mark of 9-3. They currently have a point differential of 20.8 as they are averaging 81.8 points per contest while giving up 61.0 per game. Mississippi State has an overall record of 9-1. They are averaging 77.4 points per game and surrendering 63.6, good for a point differential of 13.8.

Valuable Wofford Terriers Betting Trends

The Wofford Terriers are 5-4-0 against the spread

The Wofford Terriers are 4-5-0 against the over/under

Important Mississippi State Bulldogs Betting Trends

The Mississippi State Bulldogs are 5-5-0 against the spread

The Mississippi State Bulldogs are 4-6-0 against the over/under

Key Wofford Terriers Injuries

11/26/18 G Trevor Stumpe Back is out indefinitely

Key Mississippi State Bulldogs Injuries

No key injuries to report

Player Spotlight

Cameron Jackson averages 14.4 points per game in 21.8 minutes per contest. He averages 1.8 assists per contest and 8.2 rebounds per game. His field goal percentage is 58% for the year while his free throw percentage is 67%. Fletcher Magee comes into this contest averaging 17.3 points per game while playing 29.8 minutes per night. He pulls down 3.2 rebounds per game and dishes out 1.2 assists per game as well. His field goal percentage is 49% while his free throw percentage is at 91%.

Player Spotlight

Lamar Peters averages 14.1 points per game and he sees the court an average of 27.8 minutes per contest. He also averages 2.4 rebounds per contest and 6.0 assists per game. His field goal percentage is 45% and his free throw percentage is 77%. Quinndary Weatherspoon averages 16.5 points per game while playing 31.5 minutes per contest. He grabs 5.1 rebounds per game and has 2.6 assists per contest on the year. His field goal percentage is 49% and his free throw percentage is at 81%.

Useful Team Statistics

The Terriers allow 61.0 points per game to their opponents which ranks them 17th in Division 1. They also allow a 40% shooting percentage and a 31% average from behind the arc, ranking them 67th and 79th in those defensive categories. Opponents average 29.3 rebounds a game which ranks 10th, and they give up 11.1 assists per contest which puts them in 60th place in the NCAA. They force 14.3 turnovers per game which ranks them 194th in the nation. Wofford averages 81.8 points per contest this season, which ranks them 45th in the country. Their average scoring margin is 20.8 and their shooting percentage is 47% as a team, which has them ranked 104th. Behind the arc they shoot 38% which is good for 67th in D-1. They average 38.9 rebounds per game and 15.4 assists per contest, which ranks them 75th and 78th in those offensive categories. In the turnover department they rank 331st with 11.0 per game.

Useful Team Statistics

The Bulldogs surrender 63.6 points per contest, which ranks them 39th in the NCAA. Their defense allows a 41% shooting percentage and a 31% average from 3-point range, ranking them 110th and 91st in those defensive statistics. They rank 50th with 10.9 assists allowed per contest, and 40th with 31.4 rebounds surrendered per game. The Bulldogs are 159th in Division 1 in forcing turnovers with 13.8 per game. Mississippi State is 115th in the country with 77.4 points per game this year. They are 109th in the D-1 in shooting at 47%, while their average scoring margin is 13.8. They shoot 38% from 3-point range, which is good for 69th in the nation. They are 140th in the country in rebounding with 37.4 boards per game and 44th in assists per contest with 16.4. The Bulldogs are 254th in turnovers per game with 12.5.

Advanced Statistics

The Terriers have an offensive rating of 116.4, which is ranked 20th. They are 212th in college basketball in pace with 70.3 possessions per 40 minutes, and their eFG% of 55% is 59th. As a unit they are 91st in the nation in true shooting percentage with 57% and they shoot 3-pointers on 44% of their shot attempts, ranking 64th in D-1. Wofford is 337th in turnovers, as they turn the ball over an average of 13.3 times per 100 possessions.

Advanced Statistics

Mississippi State is 227th in the country in turnovers, as they turn the ball over an average of 15.6 times per 100 possessions. The Bulldogs have an offensive rating of 113.8, which is ranked 37th. They are 300th in D-1 in pace with 68 possessions per 40 minutes, and their eFG% of 55% is 77th. As a unit they are 87th in college basketball in true shooting percentage with 57% and they shoot 3-pointers on 42% of their shot attempts, ranking 90th in the country.

Who will win tonight's Wofford/Mississippi State college basketball game against the spread?

Tony's Pick: Take Mississippi State -11

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