Mississippi State Bulldogs defeat Northwestern State Demons 82-44: Recap, Betting Results & AiQ Picks
Thu, Nov 5, 2026 · NCAAB · Northwestern State Demons 44, Mississippi State Bulldogs 82
The Mississippi State Bulldogs beat the Northwestern State Demons 82-44 on Thursday, November 5, 2026, at Humphrey Coliseum. The Mississippi State Bulldogs covered the spread as 21-point favorites. The game went under the closing total of 151, with 126 points combined. AiQ went 1-1 on its spread and total picks in this game.
Northwestern State Demons vs. Mississippi State Bulldogs final score and game recap
The Mississippi State Bulldogs led 49-27 at halftime. They outscored the Northwestern State Demons 33-17 in the second half.
The leading performers, from the box score:
- Kai Simpson (Northwestern State Demons): 13 points, 6 rebounds, 2 assists.
- Dionjahe Thomas (Northwestern State Demons): 7 points, 6 rebounds.
- Josh Hubbard (Mississippi State Bulldogs): 15 points, 2 rebounds, 3 assists.
- Kimani Hamilton (Mississippi State Bulldogs): 10 points, 7 rebounds, 1 assist.
Who covered the spread in Northwestern State Demons vs. Mississippi State Bulldogs?
The Mississippi State Bulldogs covered the spread as 21-point favorites, winning by 38 points.
The spread opened and closed at Mississippi State Bulldogs -21. AiQ's pick was the Northwestern State Demons +21.5, graded at that number rather than the close: a loss.
Did Northwestern State Demons vs. Mississippi State Bulldogs go over or under the total?
The game went under: 126 points combined against a closing total of 151, under by 25. 76 of the 126 points came in the first half.
The total opened at 152.5 and closed at 151. AiQ's pick was the under 151.5, graded at that number rather than the close: a win.
How did AiQ's Northwestern State Demons vs. Mississippi State Bulldogs predictions do?
AiQ went 1-1 on its spread and total picks in this game.
- Moneyline: the Mississippi State Bulldogs to win at -5000, a win. A price that short stays out of AiQ's record.
- Spread: the Northwestern State Demons +21.5, a loss.
- Total: the under 151.5, a win.
AiQ was right on the moneyline and the total and wrong on the spread.
Northwestern State Demons vs. Mississippi State Bulldogs game prop results: team totals and first half
AiQ does not pick game props. This is how the sportsbook markets settled.
- Mississippi State Bulldogs team total 86.5: the under, paying -110, with 82 scored.
- Northwestern State Demons team total 64.5: the under, paying -115, with 44 scored.
- First-half spread: Mississippi State Bulldogs -11.5 covered, paying -105.
- First-half moneyline: Mississippi State Bulldogs won the first half, paying -1150.
- First-half total 72.5: the over, paying -115, with 76 points scored.
Northwestern State Demons vs. Mississippi State Bulldogs odds: sportsbook value and line movement
Shortly before the start, the consensus moneyline had the Northwestern State Demons at +1899 and the Mississippi State Bulldogs at -6867. With the bookmaker's margin removed, that made the Mississippi State Bulldogs a 95% favorite. The Mississippi State Bulldogs won as the favorite at -6867: $1.46 profit on a $100 bet. On AiQ's moneyline pick, the Mississippi State Bulldogs, the price before the game was -5000: priced below fair (−0.6% value).
The total moved down from 152.5 to 151, and the game went under.
Northwestern State Demons and Mississippi State Bulldogs betting trends: 2026-27 season
This result left the Northwestern State Demons 0-2 in the 2026-27 regular season. Against the spread, they covered in 0 of 1 game with a closing line on file. Their only game with a closing total went under. That made it two straight losses for the Northwestern State Demons.
This result left the Mississippi State Bulldogs 2-0 in the 2026-27 regular season. Against the spread, they covered in 1 of 2 games with a closing line on file. Their games went over the closing total 1 time and under 1 time. That made it two straight wins for the Mississippi State Bulldogs.
What's next for Northwestern State Demons and Mississippi State Bulldogs?
Next for the Northwestern State Demons: at the Murray State Racers on Saturday, November 7, 2026. Next for the Mississippi State Bulldogs: the Jackson State Tigers at home on Monday, November 9, 2026.