The Mississippi State Bulldogs hope to send their betting backers to the pay window on Wednesday as they look to cover the point spread at Tad Smith Coliseum against the Mississippi Rebels.
Sportsbook Odds & Computer Pick
The Mississippi State Bulldogs were listed as 5-point underdogs at many online sportsbooks, including the odds makers at Sportsbook.
Mississippi State Bulldogs vs Mississippi Rebels Matchup
Team Betting Records & Power Rankings
The 18-11 and 15-13 ATS Mississippi Rebels will face the 13-15 Mississippi State Bulldogs, who own a 16-10 ATS mark on the season. In totals betting, the Mississippi Rebels are 15-13 on the OVER/UNDER so far this season while the Mississippi State Bulldogs are 13-13.
The Rebels - Bulldogs odds would favor the Rebels if the lines were set according to our power ranks. Mississippi is rated No. 87 in the current Odds Shark poll, while Mississippi State is at No. 95.
Statistical Matchup
Rebounding is always a key handicapping betting consideration and Mississippi State is ranked No. 188 in NCAA basketball at 35 per game. Contrast that with Mississippi's No. 65 mark in the paint. When it comes to three-point shooting, Mississippi is the No. 94-ranked team in the country at 7.62 per game, while Mississippi State rates No. 128 at 7.07 per game.
Recent Outings Betting Recap
Mississippi State earned a 68-58 victory over South Carolina on Saturday, getting 16 points from Gavin Ware at Humphrey Coliseum.
The Rebels got 19 points from Anthony Perez, but it was Georgia that prevailed in a 80-66 final on Saturday at Stegeman Coliseum.
Next Betting Matchups
Mississippi State home to Auburn, Saturday, March 5th
Mississippi at Tennessee, Saturday, March 5th