Match Analysis: Northeastern Huskies vs Mississippi St Bulldogs – Prediction
Match Details
- Date: 2025-05-30
- Time: 11:30 PM UTC
- Location: Dick Howser Stadium, Tallahassee, Florida (Tallahassee Regional, neutral site)
Game Overview
The 2025 NCAA Baseball Regionals feature the Northeastern Huskies (48-9 record, CAA champions) against the Mississippi State Bulldogs (34-20, 3-seed in the Tallahassee Regional). Northeastern is considered one of the hottest teams in the nation, while Mississippi State enters with strong recent form (5-game win streak) and SEC experience. This is a matchup between a top-performing mid-major and a traditional power program.
Key Factors to Consider
- Northeastern boasts an impressive 48-9 record and has been dominant; Mississippi State, 34-20, is battle-tested in the SEC and is on a hot streak, showing resilience late in the season[3][5]. Both teams come in highly motivated.
- No recent head-to-head record available; this appears to be a first-time neutral site meeting between these programs.
- No major injury reports found for either team at this time.
- Neutral venue is Dick Howser Stadium at Florida State, with expected typical tournament pressure and conditions.
- Both teams are highly motivated for postseason play, with Northeastern eager to prove its mettle against an SEC opponent and Mississippi State aiming to leverage its tournament experience.
Odds and Predictions
Category | Odds | Prediction | Confidence |
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Moneyline | Mississippi St Bulldogs: -145, Northeastern Huskies: 114 | Mississippi St Bulldogs | ★★★☆☆ 60% |
Spread | Not available (spread not commonly offered for NCAA baseball; if available, likely to be Mississippi State -1.5, odds not listed) | Mississippi St Bulldogs -1.5 (if available) | ★★★☆☆ 55% |
Top EV Betting Odds
Discover the best value bets based on our EV analysis.
Market | EV Pick |
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Moneyline | Mississippi St Bulldogs 1% |
Spread | N/A |
Over/Under | N/A |
🔥 Best Value Pick: Mississippi St Bulldogs at 1% EV | Suggested Bet Size: 2% (Kelly Criterion)
Predicted Outcome
Momentum and strength of schedule favor Mississippi State slightly, but Northeastern’s exceptional win-loss record and hot form make this a toss-up. The bookmakers list Mississippi State as a slight favorite, likely due to conference pedigree and recent form.
Predicted Score: Northeastern Huskies 4 – Mississippi St Bulldogs 5