| MATCHUP | Xavier Musketeers | Mississippi State Bulldogs |
|---|---|---|
| Team Records | 3-0 | 3-0 |
| Spread | -3.5 -115 | +3.5 -105 |
| Moneyline | -175 | +145 |
| Total | Over 165.5 (-105) | Under 165.5 (-115) |
| Where | Colonial Hall, White Sulphur Springs, WV | |
| When | Friday, November 13, 2026 | |
| Time | 09:00 PM EST | |
| TV | FS1 | |
Xavier vs Mississippi State Prediction
Xavier is the more talented and deeper team and probably should be favored because of it. However, Xavier hasn’t played anybody up to this point, so the jury is still out with this group. Mississippi State gets after it defensively and is currently a top-40 offensive field goal percentage team. Josh Hubbard is also one of the better guards in the country and is capable of taking over big games that are expected to be close.
I want points with a Mississippi State team that plays hard, defends, and has a closer on its roster. Mississippi State is more than capable of winning this game outright, so getting more than a free bucket is where I want to be. Give me the point with the Bulldogs on Friday night.
Xavier Musketeers Betting Preview
The Xavier Musketeers beat Eastern Michigan and Detroit, and they play Cleveland State next. Xavier has won 4 of its last 5 games.
The Xavier Musketeers are averaging 91 points per game on 51.7 percent shooting and allowing 53.3 points per game on 28.4 percent shooting. Chance Westry is averaging 14.3 points and 1.3 rebounds per game. Mike Nwoko is averaging 12 points and 5 rebounds per game. Jovan Milicevic is averaging 10.3 points and 3 assists per game. Tru Washington is averaging 9.7 points and 6.7 rebounds per game. The Xavier Musketeers are shooting 27.5 percent from beyond the arc and 61.4 percent from the free-throw line. The Xavier Musketeers are allowing 20.8 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 44 rebounds per game.
Mississippi State Bulldogs Betting Preview
The Mississippi State Bulldogs beat Northwestern State and Jackson State, and they play UCF next. Mississippi State has lost 14 of its last 20 games.
The Mississippi State Bulldogs are averaging 95.3 points per game on 52.4 percent shooting and allowing 63 points per game on 38.7 percent shooting. Josh Hubbard is averaging 18 points and 5 assists per game. King Grace is averaging 13.7 points and 4.7 rebounds per game. Tajuan Simpkins is averaging 11 points and 2.3 assists per game. Thomas Bassong is averaging 10.7 points and 7.3 rebounds per game. The Mississippi State Bulldogs are shooting 38.7 percent from beyond the arc and 73.1 percent from the free-throw line. The Mississippi State Bulldogs are allowing 29.9 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 43.3 rebounds per game.
Why the Mississippi State Bulldogs will win
- Mississippi State has won each of its last seven night games against non-Conference opponents.
- Mississippi State has won the first half in seven of its last eight night games against non-Conference opponents.
Why the Xavier Musketeers will win
- Xavier has won each of its last seven night games against non-Conference opponents.
- Mississippi State has lost each of its last four games when playing with a rest advantage.
- Xavier has won the first half in each of its last four games against non-Conference opponents.
Total Points Facts
- Thirty-five of Mississippi State’s last 37 games against non-AP-ranked opponents at a neutral venue have produced a total of 164 or fewer points.
- Ten of Xavier’s last 11 games against non-Conference opponents at neutral venues have produced a total of 159 or fewer points.
Matchup/League Facts
- Mississippi State ranks 12th among Division 1 teams for points per possession this season (1.35).
- Mississippi State ranks T13th among Division 1 teams for opponent rebounds per game this season (27.0).
- Xavier ranks T3rd among Division 1 teams for steals per game this season (14.3).
- Xavier ranks 3rd among Division 1 teams for opponent three-point percentage this season (20.8%).