The Mississippi State Bulldogs (0-0) host the FCS SE Louisiana Lions on Saturday, September 2, 2023 at Davis Wade Stadium. The Bulldogs are heavily favored, by 28 points. The over/under is set at 58.5 in the outing.
Mississippi State vs. SE Louisiana Odds
| Favorite | Spread | Favorite Spread Odds | Underdog Spread Odds | Total | Over Total Odds | Under Total Odds |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mississippi State | -28 | -112 | -108 | 58.5 | -110 | -110 |
Computer Pick
Predictions are calculated by a data-driven algorithm (raw power score) that ranks head-to-head matchup results within a closed network of games. Prediction confidence is determined by the delta between each team’s raw power score.
Team Stat Comparison (2022)
| Mississippi State | SE Louisiana | |
|---|---|---|
| Off. Points per Game (Rank) | 31.6 (45) | 8.0 (44) |
| Def. Points per Game (Rank) | 23.1 (40) | 33.0 (72) |
| Turnovers Allowed (Rank) | 18 (75) | 3 (66) |
| Turnovers Forced (Rank) | 20 (28) | 2 (15) |
Mississippi State vs. SE Louisiana Betting Insights (2022)
Mississippi State Stats and Trends
- Mississippi State compiled a 7-5-1 ATS record last year.
- The Bulldogs covered the spread once when favored by 28 points or more last season (in two opportunities).
- Mississippi State games hit the over seven out of 13 times last season.
- The Bulldogs and their opponents went over 58.5 combined points in six of 13 games last season.
- Mississippi State had an average total of 54.7 in its outings last season, 3.8 fewer points than this game’s over/under.
SE Louisiana Stats and Trends (2022)
- SE Louisiana had a 62.3-point average over/under in its matchups last year, 3.8 more points than the total for this game.
Mississippi State Players to Watch (2022 Stats)
- Last season Will Rogers put up 3,963 passing yards (304.8 per game) while going 414-for-610 (67.9%) and throwing for 35 touchdowns with eight interceptions.
- Jo’quavious Marks took 113 attempts for 582 rushing yards a season ago (48.5 per game) and scored nine touchdowns. He also caught 48 passes for 288 yards.
- Last season Dillon Johnson rushed for 499 yards on 90 carries (49.9 yards per game), with three rushing touchdowns. He also caught 47 passes for 274 yards (27.4 per game).
- Last year Rara Thomas grabbed 44 passes for 626 yards (52.2 per game) and scored seven touchdowns.
- Rufus Harvey also tacked on 53 grabs for 505 yards and three touchdowns.
- Lideatrick Griffin caught 40 passes for 502 yards and four touchdowns, averaging 38.6 yards per game.
- Tyrus Wheat showed out with an impressive stat line of five sacks, seven TFL, 47 tackles, and one interception last year.
- In last year’s campaign, Jett Johnson racked up 105 tackles, four TFL, and two sacks.
- Emmanuel Forbes picked off six passes and tacked on 43 tackles and 10 passes defended last season.
SE Louisiana Players to Watch (2022 Stats)
- Last year Cephus Johnson racked up 235 passing yards (117.5 per game) while going 27-for-47 (57.4%) and throwing for zero touchdowns with one interception. He also had 56 rushing yards on 15 carries.
- Carlos Washington Jr. rushed for 90 yards on 17 carries (45.0 yards per game) and scored one touchdown a season ago.
- Last season CJ Turner hauled in six passes for 98 yards (49.0 per game).
- Emmanuel Logan-Greene also chipped in with 44 yards on five grabs. He was targeted zero times, and averaged 44.0 receiving yards last year.
- Gage Larvadain caught three passes on zero targets for 42 yards.
- Jack Henderson had a strong body of work a year ago, notching one sack, two TFL and 13 tackles.
- Anthony Britton Jr.’s 2022 campaign saw him total 18 tackles.
- Herman Christophe intercepted one pass while adding 17 tackles and one TFL a season ago.
