Mar 21, 2025; Raleigh, NC, USA; Mississippi State Bulldogs guard Josh Hubbard (12) passes the ball against the Baylor Bears during the first half in the first round of the NCAA Tournament at Lenovo Center. Mandatory Credit: Zachary Taft-Imagn Images
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New Orleans vs Mississippi State Prediction 11/24/2025 Today’s College Basketball Picks

Pick details

MATCHUP New Orleans Privateers Mississippi State Bulldogs
Team Records 2-4 3-3
Where Humphrey Coliseum, Starkville, MS
When Monday, November 24, 2025
Time 07:30 PM EST
TV SECN+

The New Orleans Privateers and Mississippi State Bulldogs meet Monday in the college basketball action at the Humphrey Coliseum. Here’s a New Orleans vs Mississippi State Prediction. This article will include a New Orleans vs Mississippi State Pick.

New Orleans Privateers Betting Preview


The New Orleans Privateers lost to Pepperdine and Fresno State, and they play Texas Tech next. New Orleans has lost 3 of its last 4 games.

The New Orleans Privateers are averaging 83 points on 42 percent shooting and allowing 89 points on 42.1 percent shooting. Coleton Benson is averaging 17.4 points and 3.4 rebounds, while Jakevion Buckley is averaging 16 points and 7 rebounds. MJ Thomas is dishing 1.6 assists and Panagiotis Pagonis is grabbing 4 rebounds. The New Orleans Privateers are shooting 36.1 percent from beyond the arc and 70.5 percent from the free throw line. The New Orleans Privateers are allowing 24.1 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 45.3 rebounds per game.

Mississippi State Bulldogs Betting Preview


The Mississippi State Bulldogs lost to Kansas State and New Mexico, and they play SMU next. Mississippi State has lost 3 of its last 4 games.

The Mississippi State Bulldogs are averaging 79.2 points on 45.5 percent shooting and allowing 80.8 points on 43.6 percent shooting. Josh Hubbard is averaging 23.8 points and 4.6 assists, while Jayden Epps is averaging 13.5 points and 1.8 rebounds. Shawn Jones Jr. is grabbing 6 rebounds and Ja’Borri McGhee is dishing 1.8 assists. The Mississippi State Bulldogs are shooting 33.3 percent from beyond the arc and 70.1 percent from the free throw line. The Mississippi State Bulldogs are allowing 31.7 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 38.6 rebounds per game.

Why the Mississippi State Bulldogs will win

  • Mississippi State has won each of its last 12 games against the Southland Conference.
  • New Orleans has lost 12 of its last 13 Monday games against non-Conference opponents.
  • New Orleans has lost the first half in 20 of its last 23 road night games against non-Conference opponents.

Why the New Orleans Privateers will win

  • Mississippi State has lost each of its last three night games.

Total Points Facts

  • Each of Mississippi State’s last eight games against the Southland Conference Conference at Humphrey Coliseum have produced a total of 146 or fewer points.
  • Nine of New Orleans’ last 10 games against non-Conference opponents have produced a total of 161 or fewer points.

New Orleans vs Mississippi State Prediction


New Orleans has cooled off lately and struggles to get stops, but it still has outright wins over Tulane and TCU. Both victories came as double-digit underdogs. New Orleans has spent all year on the road, so this isn’t a team that’s going to be scared of the moment. Mississippi State obviously has the talent advantage, but it’s also 0-5 ATS on the season. Mississippi State has failed to cover 8 of its last 10 games. Mississippi State is 4-10-1 ATS in its last 15 games as a double-digit favorite. No, thanks. Give me New Orleans and the points.

Randy Chambers's Pick: New Orleans +19.5