SMU vs Mississippi State Picks and Predictions for Friday, November 28, 2025

By: David Anicetti Published 11/28/2025, 12:50 AM ET

The SMU Mustangs travel to face the Mississippi State Bulldogs on Friday. SMU enters at 7–0 after an 89–72 win over Radford, while Mississippi State is 3–3 and 3–0 at home following an 81–78 overtime victory over New Orleans. Cash a winning ticket with our free college basketball picks.

SMU vs Mississippi State Game Information

Date: November 28
Time: 6:00 PM ET
Where: Humphrey Coliseum, Starkville, MS
TV: SECN+

SMU Mustangs Preview

SMU is averaging 92.7 points per game on 50% shooting from the field while allowing 73.0 points per contest. The Mustangs have averaged 40.1 rebounds, 19.4 assists, 4.3 blocks, and 10.6 steals per game. Boopie Miller averages 20.3 points and 7.9 assists per game, leading SMU in both categories, while Jaron Pierre Jr. adds 17.6 points as the second-leading scorer. Samet Yigitoglu contributes 7.7 rebounds per game to anchor the interior, and B.J. Edwards leads with 2.9 steals per game.

SMU has opened the season with seven consecutive wins, including four straight by double digits, and continues to rely on strong guard play and an efficient offense. Betting on sports and on SMU is easy, but even easier if you use the best sportsbooks.

Mississippi State Bulldogs Preview

Mississippi State is scoring 79.5 points per game on 45% shooting and allowing 80.3 points per game on the defensive end. The Bulldogs average 40.8 rebounds, 14.3 assists, 4.8 blocks, and 6.8 steals per game. Josh Hubbard averages a team-high 24.5 points and 4.7 assists per game, while Jayden Epps adds 13.5 points as the second-leading scorer. Achor Achor leads the Bulldogs with 6.8 rebounds per game, and Jamarion Davis-Fleming contributes a team-best 2.0 blocks.

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Mississippi State has dropped three of its last four games but has been strong at home, winning all three contests in Starkville while showing better defensive intensity on its home floor. Make sure you know about how the fans are looking on prediction markets for Mississipi State with the social sportsbooks.

SMU Mustangs vs Mississippi State Bulldogs Prediction

SMU’s balanced scoring, strong guard play, and recent consistency give the Mustangs the edge against a Mississippi State team that has struggled defensively in several games to start the season. Final Score Prediction: SMU Mustangs win and cover ATS, 86–78. Getting the most out of your bets on SMU vs Mississippi State can be done by using the Fanatics Sportsbook promo code.

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