Missouri Tigers vs Mississippi State Bulldogs Prediction, 11/23/2024 College Football Picks, Best Bets & Odds

Game: Missouri Tigers vs Mississippi State Bulldogs

Date: Saturday, November 23, 2024

Location: Davis Wade Stadium in Starkville, MS

TV: SEC NETWORK

Odds/Point Spread: Bulldogs (+7.5)

Total/Over-Under: 57

Davis Wade Stadium is where the Mississippi State Bulldogs (2-8) will play the Missouri Tigers (7-3) on Saturday, November 23, 2024. Mississippi State opens this game as 7.5-point dogs. The over/under is 57.

The Missouri Tigers step onto the field holding a record of 7-3 for this season. The last time they stepped onto the field, the Tigers took on the South Carolina Gamecocks and took a loss by a final of 34-30. At the end of the game, they had 68 plays which gave them a total of 381 yds. The Missouri Tigers ran the ball 37 different times and totaled 144 yards, which earned them an average of 3.9 yds per carry. Against the run, the Tigers conceded 109 yards on 36 tries, which averages out to 3.0 yds per rush allowed. Missouri gave up 21 pass completions on 30 attempts for a total of 353 yards, and a completion percentage of 70.0%.

Concerning scoring, the Missouri Tigers are averaging 28.2 points per game. As a unit they're averaging 165.2 yards on the ground ranking them 61st in D-1. The Tigers have racked up 3,855 total yards for the year. When it comes to scoring touchdowns, Missouri has compiled 11 touchdowns via the pass and 19 touchdowns via the ground. Missouri has tallied 211 first downs as a unit, and they have committed 56 infractions for 502 yards. They have given the ball to the opposition 9 times.

The Tigers rank 25th in the nation concerning team defense, giving up 20.0 points per contest. They are allowing teams to run for an average of 3.9 yards per rushing attempt and 131.0 yards on the ground per game on the season. Over the course of this year, they have conceded 1,310 rushing yards through 10 games. Concerning passing yardage, the Tigers have given up 1,806 yards which puts them in 19th in D-1. They have relinquished 180.6 yards per contest through the air in addition to giving up a completion percentage of 60.2%. Over the course of this year, they are granting 311.6 yards per contest putting them 18th in the country. They have relinquished 12 touchdowns by air and 10 touchdowns via the ground game.

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The Bulldogs come into this game with a record of 2-8 for this year. The last time they took the gridiron, the Bulldogs took a loss by a score of 33-14 against the Tennessee Volunteers. Mississippi State ended up running for 4.7 yards per attempt, finishing the game with 179 yds on 38 carries. The Bulldogs finished the game with 271 yds while they ran 64 plays (4.2 yds per play). The Bulldogs pass defense gave up a completion percentage of 61.9%, relinquishing 212 yards on 13 out of 21 passing. Mississippi State surrendered 57 attempts on the ground for 240 yards (4.2 yds per carry).

The Mississippi State Bulldogs average 385.8 yards/contest, which has them ranked 70th in the country. The Mississippi State offense has totaled 637 yds of penalties on 70 violations, ranking them 34th in the country in terms of hurting your team. They maintain an average of 146.9 yards via the ground game and have toted the ball for 1,469 yards for the year. They have given away 6 interceptions while conceding 8 fumbles and they have been able to obtain 212 first downs. When it comes to their ability to score points, the Bulldogs sit 74th in D-1 by scoring 27.6 points per contest. During this campaign so far, the Bulldogs have racked up 2,389 passing yards in addition to holding an average of 238.9 passing yards per game, which has them sitting 53rd in Division 1.

Mississippi State has given up a total of 2,145 yards via the ground game (214.5 yards/game) and 19 touchdowns by way of the ground game this year. They have allowed 21 touchdowns via the pass as well as 246.3 yards/game, ranking them 104th in Division 1. Their defense has earned 5 fumbles and 7 picks on the campaign. The Bulldogs defense has taken part in 713 plays, which has them ranked 114th in the nation. The Bulldogs are allowing 34.4 points per game, which puts them 118th in Division 1. Over the course of the season, they have given up 344 points.

Who will win tonight's Tigers/Bulldogs college football game against the spread?

Josh's Pick: Take the Tigers -7.5

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