Kentucky vs. Mississippi State Prediction, Pick Against the Spread, Latest Odds
The Mississippi State Bulldogs will seek revenge on Tuesday night against the Kentucky Wildcats. Can Tolu Smith and the Bulldogs pick up a massive win on their home floor as March approaches? Matt McCuen thinks so, and provides his reasoning and pick below for Kentucky vs. Mississippi State.
Matt McCuen - February 27, 2024, 9:25 AM EST
5 minKentucky vs. Mississippi State Prediction, Pick Against the Spread, Latest Odds
The Kentucky Wildcats and the Mississippi State Bulldogs will meet from Starkville, Mississippi, on Tuesday evening for an SEC showdown.
Kentucky vs. Mississippi State DATE, TIME, AND WHERE TO WATCH
- Date: February 27, 2024
- Game Time: 7:00 pm ET
- Where to Watch: ESPN
Kentucky vs. Mississippi State ODDS
- Spread: Kentucky +3.5 (-110), Mississippi State -3.5 (-110)
- Total Odds: O/U 156.5 (-110)
- Moneyline Odds: Kentucky (+140), Mississippi State (-175)
Kentucky vs. Mississippi State Prediction
This is a big game for both teams, but it means more to the Bulldogs, who can add a quad-one win to their resume.
Mississippi State is a projected nine-seed right now, according to ESPN Bracketology.
A win tonight could seal the deal for the Bulldogs into the big dance.
Miss State is 19-8 overall, with an 8-6 record in the conference.
The Bulldogs are playing their best basketball of the season, winning five in a row.
Mississippi native Tolu Smith leads the team with 16.8 points and 8.1 rebounds.
Freshman Josh Hubbard has been one of the best guards in the SEC this year, averaging 15.3 points and 1.7 assists.
Senior Dashawn Davis leads the squad with 3.0 assists while adding 6.2 points.
Mississippi State has averaged 74.9 points while allowing opponents 67.5.
The Cats begin play ranked 16th in the nation with a 19-8 record.
Coach Cal's squad is coming off their most impressive win of the season as they defeated Alabama 117-95 on Saturday.
The win improved the Wildcats record to 9-5 in SEC play.
Kentucky is a dangerous team that nobody will want to see in March.
Senior Antonio Reeves leads the squad with 19.9 points per game.
Freshman Rob Dillingham will be a first round in this year's NBA draft. The Hickory, North Carolina native has averaged 15.0 points and 3.8 assists.
Kentucky native Reed Sheppard leads the Cats with 4.1 assists while shooting 52.2% from the floor.
The Cats have one of the best offensive units in college hoops, averaging 88.7 points while allowing 77.9.
Kentucky vs. Mississippi State Pick
This line screams Bulldogs, and I will trust the line tonight.
Kentucky is in the perfect letdown spot coming off a huge home win on Saturday vs. Bama.
It is tough to beat a good team as good as Miss State twice in a season.
The Bulldogs' defense will be up to the task and limit the Cats' offensive production tonight.
Mississippi State is one of the best home teams in the SEC (11-2).
Pick: Mississippi State ML -150 Click here to see which sportsbook has the best odds
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