Mississippi State vs. Bethune-Cookman: How to Watch, Channel, Prediction, Odds - Dec 30

Updated Dec. 30, 2024 8:28 p.m. ET

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The No. 17 Mississippi State Bulldogs (11-1) hope to extend a five-game win streak when they host the Bethune-Cookman Wildcats (3-9) at 9:00 PM ET on Monday, December 30, 2024 at Humphrey Coliseum. The game airs on SEC Network.

The Bulldogs are a heavy favorite against the Wildcats when the Bulldogs and the Wildcats meet. The Bulldogs are favored by 28.5 points. The point total for the game is 146.5.

Keep scrolling to get the details before betting on the Mississippi State-Bethune-Cookman game.

Mississippi State vs. Bethune-Cookman How to Watch & Odds

When: Monday, December 30, 2024 at 9:00 PM ET
Where: Humphrey Coliseum in Starkville, Mississippi
How to watch on TV: SEC Network
Live boxscore on FOX Sports

Bulldogs vs Wildcats Betting Information
Favorite	Spread	Favorite Spread Odds	Underdog Spread Odds	Total	Over Total Odds	Under Total Odds	Favorite Moneyline	Underdog Moneyline
Bulldogs	-28.5	-110	-120	146.5	-110	-120	-20000	+3500

Mississippi State vs. Bethune-Cookman Prediction

Pick ATS: Bethune-Cookman (+28.5)
Pick OU: Under (146.5)
Prediction: Mississippi State 84, Bethune-Cookman 60

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Mississippi State vs. Bethune-Cookman Betting Insights

Betting Line Implied Predictions

Based on the spread and over/under, the implied score for the matchup is Bulldogs 88, Wildcats 59.
The Bulldogs have a 99.5% chance to win this matchup based on the moneyline's implied probability.
The Wildcats sit with a 2.8% implied probability to come out on top.

Key Spread Facts

Mississippi State has won seven games against the spread this season, while failing to cover five times.
Bethune-Cookman has won five games against the spread this season, while failing to cover or pushing seven times.
Mississippi State has not covered the spread when favored by 28.5 points or more this season (in one opportunity).
Bethune-Cookman has been an underdog by 28.5 points or more this season once, and failed to cover the spread.

Key Total Facts

In seven games this year, the Bulldogs and their opponent have combined for more than 146.5 points.
Wildcats games have gone over 146.5 points scored only twice this year.
These teams score 147.6 points per game combined, higher than the over/under for this matchup by 1.1.

Key Moneyline Facts

Mississippi State is 10-1 in games when it was favored on the moneyline (winning 90.9%).
Bethune-Cookman has entered the game as underdogs 11 times this season and won twice.
Mississippi State has played as a moneyline favorite of -20000 or shorter in only one game this season, and won.
Bethune-Cookman has not entered a game this season with longer moneyline odds than +3500.

Bethune-Cookman Wildcats

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Mississippi State Bulldogs

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Mississippi State vs. Bethune-Cookman: Recent Results

Bulldogs vs Wildcats Recent Games
Date	Favorite	Spread	Total	Favorite Moneyline	Underdog Moneyline	Result
12/31/2023	Bulldogs	-30.5	140	-	-	85-62 MSPST

Mississippi State vs. Bethune-Cookman: 2024-25 Stats Comparison

	Mississippi State	Bethune-Cookman
Points Scored Per Game (Rank)	83.7 (41)	63.9 (350)
Points Allowed (Rank)	67.6 (95)	74.6 (267)
Rebounds (Rank)	12.8 (13)	7.2 (320)
3pt Made (Rank)	9.1 (87)	6.1 (328)
Assists (Rank)	17.6 (26)	9.7 (359)
Turnovers (Rank)	9.1 (14)	11.8 (204)

Mississippi State 2024-25 Key Players

Bulldogs Leaders
Name	GP	PTS	REB	ASST	STL	BLK	3PM
Josh Hubbard	12	17.6	2.3	3.3	1.1	0.1	3.3
KeShawn Murphy	12	10.4	7.7	2	1.1	1.2	0.3
Claudell Harris Jr.	12	10.3	2.7	1.6	1.2	0.1	2.3
Riley Kugel	12	9.3	3.3	1.6	0.8	0.1	1
RJ Melendez	12	7.8	3.4	0.9	1.3	0.3	0.9

Bethune-Cookman 2024-25 Key Players

Wildcats Leaders
Name	GP	PTS	REB	ASST	STL	BLK	3PM
Brayon Freeman	12	16	2.8	2.4	1.6	0	1.7
Tre Thomas	12	12.3	2.5	1.8	1.4	0.1	1.9
Reggie Ward Jr.	12	11.7	7.8	0.7	1.4	0.1	0.4
Daniel Rouzan	12	9.3	4.3	0.2	0	0.3	0.1
Gianni Hunt	5	5.6	2.8	3.8	1	0.2	0.6