The Kentucky Wildcats are on the road at the Mississippi State Bulldogs in College Basketball schedule on Tuesday. The Wildcats come into the game with a 19-8 record on the season. The Wildcats are battling, and tied for fifth in the SEC standings. Kentucky is coming off a season-high 117 points in a win over Alabama on Saturday.
Kentucky vs Mississippi State Picks
- Pick: Kentucky ML +148.
For the Bulldogs, they are also 19-8 in the college basketball standings. They are just a game behind the Wildcats in the SEC standings. The Bulldogs have won five straight NCAAB matchups. The latest win was a 20-point blowout at home over the LSU Tigers.
The Kentucky Wildcats beat the Mississippi State Bulldogs 90-77 on January 17thm 2024. Let’s get to our Kentucky vs Mississippi State betting picks, alongside our scores and odds analysis to maximize your chances.
Kentucky vs Mississippi State Odds
Before our Kentucky vs Mississippi State betting picks, the latest college basketball odds:
- Spread: Mississippi State Bulldogs -3.5, Kentucky Wildcats +3.5
- Total: 156
- Moneyline: Mississippi State Bulldogs -170, Kentucky Wildcats +148
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Kentucky Wildcats vs. Mississippi State Bulldogs Information
Before our College Basketball picks today, take a look at some information on this game on the NCAAB schedule:
Kentucky Wildcats (19-8) vs Mississippi State Bulldogs (19-8)
Location of the game: Humphrey Coliseum; Starkville, MS
Date & Time: Tuesday February 27th, 2024; 6:00 pm CST
How to Watch: ESPN
Kentucky Wildcats vs Mississippi State Bulldogs Analysis
As of late, the Kentucky Wildcats have been poor defensively, allowing 89 and 95 points to Gonzaga and Alabama, respectively. However, they showed improvement in the other three games, allowing 63, 59, and 74 points. On the offensive side, Kentucky is a really talented team, averaging 88.7 points per game.
Leading the charge for Kentucky is Antonio Reeves, who is just shy of averaging 20 points per game. Rob Dillingham follows with 15 points per game, while Tre Mitchell, with a current injury concern, holds the third spot with 12 points per game, his availability in the upcoming game being uncertain.
Looking ahead, Kentucky has three March games, facing Arkansas and Vanderbilt at home before concluding the regular season with an away game against Tennessee.
Meanwhile, the Mississippi State Bulldogs are on a hot streak, winning five consecutive games since their February loss to Alabama where they allowed 99 points. In the subsequent five games, they have not allowed more than 71 points.
Offensively, Mississippi State has had an inconsistent season, scoring an average of 74.9 points per game. They excel in rebounding, picking up an impressive 36.1 rebounds per game. Tolu Smith has been the top scorer for the Mississippi State Bulldogs, scoring 13 or more points in five of his last six games, including a 24-point performance against Ole Miss.
The Bulldogs will finish their regular season with matchups against Auburn and Texas A&M on the road, followed by a home game against the South Carolina Gamecocks.
Kentucky Wildcats vs Mississippi State Bulldogs Betting Picks
It is time for our Kentucky vs Mississippi State betting picks – The Kentucky Wildcats have all the momentum on their side. The win over the weekend was one that could really springboard them into big things the last part of the season. The Wildcats are obviously a great offensive team, but if they cannot figure it out on the defensive end, they will struggle to win a game in the big dance.
For Mississippi State, getting the Wildcats at home is a big deal. The place will be jumping. But, in the end, we are going to take the team that we feel is more talented. Our betting pick for this game is the Kentucky Wildcats. The Wildcats are underdogs, and we are going to take them. Bet Kentucky on the moneyline at +148 over the Bulldogs!
- Pick: Kentucky ML +148.
Kentucky Wildcats vs Mississippi State Bulldogs Prediction
This is going to be another wild one. This will not be as high-scoring of a game as the last Wildcats game. But, the winner is going to get to 80. We like Kentucky to win this game with a final score of 81-75 over the Bulldogs of Mississippi State. We hope you enjoy this game, and we want to wish you the best of luck with all your NCAA Basketball betting!
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