Xavier vs Mississippi State Prediction, Pick, College Basketball Odds for Friday, Nov. 13

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The Xavier Musketeers take on the Mississippi State Bulldogs in White Sulphur Springs, WV. Tip-off is set for 9 p.m. ET on Fox Sports 1.

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Xavier is favored by 3.5 points on the spread with a moneyline of -162. The total is set at 164.5 points.

Here’s my Xavier vs. Mississippi State prediction and college basketball picks for November 13, 2026.

Xavier vs Mississippi State Prediction

Pick: Xavier -3.5 (Play to -5)

My Xavier vs Mississippi State best bet is on the Musketeers to cover the spread. Be sure to find the best lines by using our live NCAAB odds page and download the Action Network app for the latest picks and analysis.

Xavier vs Mississippi State Odds

Xavier vs Mississippi State spread: Xavier -3.5 (-106), Mississippi State +3.5 (-114)

Xavier vs Mississippi State over/under: 164.5 (-110o / -110u)

Xavier vs Mississippi State moneyline: Xavier -162, Mississippi State +134

Xavier vs Mississippi State College Basketball Preview

Xavier will get its first real taste of competition this season. The Musketeers are 3-0, winning by 20+ points in each game.

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Richard Pitino returned his two best players from last year: Filip Borovicanin and Jovan Milicevic. Borovicanin is unique; he’s basically a point forward. He averages 7.7 points, 6.3 rebounds and five assists per game, and he’s shooting 50% from the field.

Meanwhile, Milicevic is arguably Xavier’s best scorer. The 6-foot-10 forward is a marksman from 3, shooting 50% from downtown.

Shooting has been a sore spot for Xavier thus far in 2026, connecting on just 27% of its 3s. I expect that to change a bit.

Ruben Dominguez is way better than a 27% shooter, as he hit over 40% from 3 at Texas A&M. Tru Washington is another player who should see some positive shooting regression — he won’t shoot 12% from 3 all year.

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Defense is the DNA for Xavier so far. The Musketeers are eight in average height, which helps them on…

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