Mississippi State Bulldogs Open as College Basketball Underdog vs South Carolina Gamecocks

The South Carolina Gamecocks will be trying to slam the Mississippi State Bulldogs on Tuesday when the teams tip off at Colonial Life Arena in college betting odds action.

Sportsbook Odds & Computer Pick

The Mississippi State Bulldogs opened as 11-point underdogs in this one at most sportsbooks tracked at Odds Shark, including Sportsbook. The total was set to open a bit later (check out Sportsbook for the latest situation).

Mississippi State Bulldogs vs South Carolina Gamecocks Matchup

Team Betting Records & Power Rankings

This college basketball season, the South Carolina Gamecocks are 21-8 overall and 12-15 ATS, while the Mississippi State Bulldogs are 14-14 and 14-11 ATS. As for the betting totals, South Carolina boasts a 11-16 on the OU, and Mississippi State is 14-11.

The Power Rankings at Odds Shark show No. 215-rated Mississippi State Bulldogs taking on the No. 50-rated South Carolina Gamecocks in this contest.

Statistical Matchup

Scoring and defensive stats point to some betting edges in this matchup. The game features South Carolina's No. 153-ranked scoring average of 73.1 PPG, against a Mississippi State Bulldogs defense rated No. 131 and allowing 71.96 PPG. The South Carolina Gamecocks FG% has averaged 42.02% to date this season, less than the Mississippi State Bulldogs shooters have managed so far (44.36% per game).

Recent Outings Betting Recap

Mississippi State was run off the court by the Commodores on Saturday as Vanderbilt routed them 77-48 at Memorial Gymnasium.

The battle between the Gamecocks and Volunteers didnt turn out to be much of a battle at all as Tennessee was handed a 82-55 defeat on Saturday at Colonial Life Arena.

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