Mississippi State vs. LSU Prediction, Pick Against the Spread, Latest Odds For SEC Tournament
The Mississippi State Bulldogs will take on the LSU Tigers in the second round of the SEC Tournament. Can Tolu Smith and the Bulldogs end their losing skid and earn their spot in March Madness? Matt McCuen provides his prediction and pick for Mississippi State vs. LSU on Thursday afternoon.
Matt McCuen - March 14, 2024, 8:05 AM EDT
5 minMississippi State vs. LSU Prediction, Pick Against the Spread, Latest Odds For SEC Tournament
The Mississippi State Bulldogs and the LSU Tigers will clash from Nashville, Tennessee in the second round of the SEC Tournament.
Mississippi State vs. LSU DATE, TIME, AND WHERE TO WATCH
- Date: March 14, 2024
- Game Time: 12:00 pm ET
- Where to Watch: SEC Network
Mississippi State vs. LSU ODDS
- Spread: Mississippi State -4.5 (-110), LSU +4.5 (-110)
- Total Odds: O/U 144.5 (-110)
- Moneyline Odds: Mississippi State (-200), LSU (+175)
Mississippi State vs. LSU Prediction
The Bulldogs begin this contest with a record of 19-12.
Miss State is a bubble team as it stands.
The Bulldogs struggled at the end of the season, losing their final four games.
Their last win came on February 24th vs. LSU (87-67).
Freshman Josh Hubbard leads the squad with 16.8 points per game. Hubbard has been one of the best freshmen in the nation.
Mississippi native Tolu Smith has added 16.3 points and a team-best 8.3 rebounds.
Senior Cameron Matthews leads the squad with 7.1 rebounds per game.
Mississippi State's offense has scored 75.3 points per game, while allowing 69.6.
LSU represents a record of 17-14.
The only path to the big dance for the Tigers would be to win the SEC tournament.
LSU won two of their final three games.
The Tigers ended the season at .500 in the SEC (9-9).
Louisiana native Jalen Cook leads the squad with 15.6 points per game.
Senior Jordan Wright has averaged 15.1 points and a team-best 5.0 rebounds.
Nevada transfer Will Baker has added 11.4 points and 5.0 rebounds.
LSU has scored 76.9 points, while giving up 74.8 per game.
Mississippi State vs. LSU Prediction
This is a must-win game for the Bulldogs.
Miss State matches up well with LSU, as we saw a few weeks ago.
The Bulldogs' style of play will give the Tigers fits this afternoon.
Miss State is a much better defensive team, which will be the difference today.
Pick: Miss State -4.5 -110 Click here to see which sportsbook has the best odds
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