The LSU Tigers will hit the floor running against the away Mississippi State Bulldogs Saturday, looking to improve their record and boost betting bankrolls by covering the point spread in the process.
Sportsbook Odds & Computer Pick
Sportsbooks (including Sportsbook) had the LSU Tigers betting line as -2.5-point favorites in this particular matchup earlier in the day. Also, watch for the Sportsbook over/under total value at Sportsbook.
Mississippi State Bulldogs vs LSU Tigers Matchup
Team Betting Records & Power Rankings
The LSU Tigers bring a 16-13 record (14-13 ATS) to this tilt against the 21-9 Bulldogs, who are 12-13 ATS. Those OVER/UNDER betting have witnessed LSU go 14-13 so far and the Mississippi State Bulldogs go 12-13.
The Power Rankings at Odds Shark show No. 94-rated Mississippi State Bulldogs taking on the No. 172-rated LSU Tigers in this contest.
Statistical Matchup
Rating these schools in several key categories is important for handicappers and LSU has the nation's No. 64-rated offensive output, at 77.55 PPG. The visiting Mississippi State Bulldogs defense ranks No. 44 allowing on average 67.43 PPG. The Tigers FG% has averaged 47.43% so far, more than the LSU Bulldogs marksmen have achieved on the year, 46.77% per game.
Recent Outings Betting Recap
Mississippi State was run off the court by the Volunteers on Tuesday as Tennessee routed them 76-54 at Humphrey Coliseum.
Tremont Waters scored 19 points in a futile effort to lead the Tigers to a win (they lost 83-74 to South Carolina at Colonial Life Arena on Wednesday).