Pittsburgh Panthers vs Mississippi State Bulldogs 3/14/23 – On Tuesday night in Dayton, OH, Mississippi State Bulldogs from the SEC will face Pittsburgh Panthers from ACC in one of the more intriguing play-in games. Mississippi State comes into this one at 21-12 after losing to Alabama in their SEC quarterfinals; Pittsburgh sits at 22-11 after its quarterfinal loss to Duke at the ACC tournament. The winner of this game will advance to face 6th-seeded Iowa State in the first round of the NCAA Tournament on Friday morning. NCAAB betting sites will keep you up to date as these teams clash in an exciting game.
Pittsburgh Panthers vs Mississippi State Bulldogs
Date & Time: Tuesday, March 14, 2023 at 9:10 PM ET
Location: University of Dayton Arena
TV: TRU
Pittsburgh Panthers vs Mississippi State Bulldogs Betting Odds
Pittsburgh
Moneyline: +105
Spread: +1.5 (-108)
Total: 132.5 over (-115)
Mississippi State
Moneyline: -125
Spread: -1.5 (-112)
Total: 132.5 under (-105)
Pittsburgh Panthers vs Mississippi State Bulldogs Analysis
Just a few weeks ago, the Pittsburgh Panthers appeared assured of earning an NCAA Tournament bid. Unfortunately, a slow finish forced them into overtime in the quarterfinals of the ACC Tournament where they were easily outmatched 96-66 by Duke – their third loss in four games this season. Nike Sibande led all scorers with 17 points while Guillermo Diaz-Graham added 14 points and 8 rebounds for Pittsburgh but it wasn’t nearly enough as Duke shot 62% from the floor against them. The Panthers come into this SEC/ACC matchup with some impressive wins under their belt; they have defeated Northwestern, NC State, Virginia and Miami this season. The Pitt Panthers will now look to rebound and beat the Mississippi Bulldogs for a chance to face Iowa State in the NCAA Tournament’s first round. Coming into this matchup with 22 wins and an offense that averages 76 points per game, Pitt shoots 45% from the field overall and 36% from 3-point range. Defensively, Pitt allows 71 points per game while opponents shoot 43% against them; long range shooting percentage is just 33% against Pitt’s defense. On rebounds per game, Pittsburgh holds an edge of +2.4 over opponents while having just 2 turnover margin against them.
The Mississippi State Bulldogs have a chance to redeem themselves after Alabama’s disappointing performance in the SEC quarterfinals with a play-in game against Pittsburgh Panthers on Friday afternoon. On that fateful Friday afternoon, however, Mississippi State suffered an embarrassing 72-49 loss to eventual SEC champion Alabama; Tolu Smith led all scorers with 17 points and 11 rebounds but his team never truly had a chance due to 13 3pt field goals by Alabama. Overall though, Miss State has had an impressive season; they boast quality wins over Marquette, Utah, TCU, Missouri Arkansas and Texas A&M among others. Mississippi State now has the chance to move into the field of 64 with a win against Pitt on Tuesday night. Their offense has averaged only 66 points per game this season, yet has held opponents to just 61. They shoot just 42% from the field overall and 27% from 3pt range. While they don’t shoot well, their defense plays above-average; opponents are shooting just 39% against them overall and 31% from long range. On the glass, Mississippi State averages 37.5 rebounds per game with an overall margin of four over their opponents; plus they own an impressive 1.4 turnover margin for the season.
Pittsburgh Panthers vs Mississippi State Against the Spread
Pittsburgh are 8-4 ATS in their last 12 games. The total has gone OVER in 6 of Pittsburgh’s last 7 games. Pittsburgh are 9-4 SU in their last 13 games. Pittsburgh are 1-4 SU in their last 5 games against an opponent in the Southeastern conference. Pittsburgh are 1-8 SU in their last 9 games played in March. Pittsburgh are 5-1 ATS in their last 6 games played on a Tuesday.
Mississippi State are 1-4 ATS in their last 5 games. The total has gone OVER in 4 of Mississippi State’s last 5 games. Mississippi State are 9-4 SU in their last 13 games. The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Mississippi State’s last 5 games against an opponent in the Atlantic Coast conference. Mississippi State are 0-4-1 ATS in their last 5 games played in March. Mississippi State are 2-4 ATS in their last 6 games played on a Tuesday.
Pittsburgh Panthers vs Mississippi State Free Pick
Mississippi State boasts the superior record, having defeated a variety of opponents. The Bulldogs will look to exert their dominance in this contest with physicality and tenacity on defense against the Panthers. Unlike Alabama, the Panthers lack the size and athleticism to pose a challenge to the Bulldogs. Both teams ended the season poorly, but NCAAB online trends predict Mississippi to prevail in this game.
Free Pick: Mississippi State -1.5 (-112)
