Mississippi State vs South Carolina Prediction 1/25/25 College Basketball Picks

In this article, we will formulate a Mississippi State vs South Carolina Prediction for this college basketball game on Saturday, January 25th, at the Colonial Life Arena. To formulate this prediction, we will examine:

-The Bulldogs’ recent form and recent player performance 

-The Gamecocks’ recent form and recent player performance

-Recent Betting trends and streaks involving Mississippi State

-Recent Betting trends and streaks involving South Carolina

-Recent betting trends in games played between Mississippi State and South Carolina

-A summary that ties it all together and produces a favorable betting outcome for Today’s Game between the Bulldogs and Gamecocks. 

Mississippi State Looks to Bounce Back

Mississippi State overall this season has found success but they sure disappointed in the last game. Mississippi State faced off against Tennessee in the last game and they scored only 56 points while their defense gave up 68 points and that led to the defeat. At halftime, they were down 34-16 and although they fought back in the second half they still ended up falling short. Josh Hubbard had a strong game, putting up 14 points, two rebounds, and two assists. 

Mississippi State sits with a 13-1 record overall but they have gone only 8-6 against the spread. Mississippi State is averaging 81.5 points while their defense is giving up 70 points per game. The offense is ranked 42nd in the league while the defense is ranked 132nd in the league. They are averaging 64 field goals attempted per game which is 20th in the league. Josh Hubbard has been the best player and he’s averaging 16.5 points while shooting 38.8 percent from the field. 

Why Mississippi State Will Beat South Carolina

• South Carolina has lost each of its last seven games against Conference opponents.
• Mississippi State has won each of its last six day games.
• Mississippi State has won the first half in each of its last three day games.

South Carolina Is Struggling

South Carolina is struggling heading into this game and they have lost six games in a row. Two games ago against Oklahoma, they lost 82-62 and in the last game against Florida, they ended up losing 70-69. At halftime, they were up 36-29 but in the second half they were outscored 41-33 and that led to the defeat. Zachary Davis put up 22 points, five rebounds, and four assists. 

South Carolina is averaging 71.5 points while their defense is giving up 68.9 points per game. The offense is ranked 262nd in the league while the defense is ranked 103rd. They are averaging 16.11 free throws per game which is 60th in the league. Collin Murray-Boyles has been the top player this season averaging 15.3 points while shooting 60.1 percent from the field and 31.3 percent from behind the three-point line. 

Mississippi State vs South Carolina Prediction 

Give me Mississippi State to bounce back in a big way. The Bulldogs on the season are averaging 81.5 points per game, and they are going to have no issue running up the score here. South Carolina’s offense is averaging only 71.5 points per game and they aren’t going to score enough to keep it close. Mississippi State will end up pulling away early. Back the Bulldogs to win this game and cover the spread.