Mississippi State (16-5) vs Missouri (16-4)
Game Info: Saturday, February 1, 2025 at 1:00 pm (Humphrey Coliseum)
Betting Odds: Mississippi State -5.5 -- Over/Under: 149.5
The Missouri Tigers vs Mississippi State Bulldogs
Game Preview!
The Missouri Tigers are gearing up to take on the Mississippi State Bulldogs at the Humphrey Coliseum on February 1st. The Tigers have been pretty consistent lately, while the Bulldogs are dealing with some injuries, so Missouri is the favorite to win. If you're thinking about placing bets, you might want to consider betting on Missouri to win, looking at the point spread since it favors them, and checking out the over/under for total points because both teams have strong offenses. Overall, betting on the Tigers looks like a good move, but make sure to keep an eye on any new updates.
The Mississippi State Bulldogs Team Preview!
The Mississippi State Bulldogs are rocking a 16-5 record this season, holding down the 10th spot in the SEC. They just had a close game, losing 84-88 to Alabama. The Bulldogs are 9-12 against the spread and 11-10 in over/under, with a solid 8-2 record at home.
Mississippi State's offense is putting up 80.8 points each game, ranking them 44th nationwide. On the defensive side, they give up 70.4 points per game, placing them at 143rd. They're shooting 46% from the field, which is 122nd, and 32.1% from three-point range, ranking 279th. From the free-throw line, they're hitting 69.6% of their shots, sitting at 258th, and they're snagging 38.6 rebounds a game, which is 51st.
Josh Hubbard is Mississippi State's top scorer, averaging 17.3 points and 3 assists per game. Claudell Harris chips in with 10.6 points and 3.1 rebounds.
The Missouri Tigers Team Preview!
The Missouri Tigers have a 16-4 record this season and are sitting on the third place of the SEC. Missouri is coming off an 82-75 win over Ole Miss. The Tigers are 11-9 against the spread, and 10-10 in over/under, while having a 1-3 road record.
Missouri's offense is pretty strong, scoring about 83.2 points per game, putting them 22nd in the nation. On defense, they let in 69 points per game, ranking 106th. The Tigers are shooting 48.2% from the field, which is 38th, and 37.3% from three-point range, ranking 43rd. They're hitting 71.9% of their free throws, placing them at 178th, and they're averaging 34.9 rebounds per game, which is 243rd.
Tamar Bates leads Missouri in scoring with an average of 13.5 points and 3 rebounds, while Mark Mitchell adds 13.1 points and 4.9 rebounds.
The Missouri Tigers vs Mississippi State Bulldogs
Game Prediction!
The Pick: Missouri Tigers +5.5
For the Missouri Tigers vs Mississippi State Bulldogs game, the Bulldogs are favored by 5.5 points at home. Both teams have similar records this season, but the Tigers struggle when they're not on their home turf. The Bulldogs have been strong against the Tigers in past matchups, but they've missed covering the spread in six straight games, while the Tigers have covered in six of their last seven. I think the home team will keep it tight, so go with the Missouri Tigers and take the points on the road.
Why the Missouri Tigers will win
Missouri has won each of its last four games when playing with a rest advantage.
Mississippi State has lost four of its last five games against AP-ranked opponents.
Missouri has won the first half in five of its last six games against the Southeastern Conference.
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