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Alabama Crimson Tide vs Mississippi St. Bulldogs Betting Picks & Predictions

Game time: January 29, 2025 at 9:00 PM ET

Venue: Humphrey Coliseum — Starkville, MS

Article updated Jan 29, 6:17 AM EST

Published by SportsJaw Editorial Team

In an upcoming matchup between Alabama and Mississippi State, both teams will be looking to secure a victory on the hardwood. Alabama is coming off a home win over LSU, while

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In an upcoming matchup between Alabama and Mississippi State, both teams will be looking to secure a victory on the hardwood. Alabama is coming off a home win over LSU, while Mississippi State secured a win over South Carolina in overtime. The Crimson Tide have dominated the series historically, winning the last six meetings. Despite Mississippi State being the betting favorite at -1, the line has remained unchanged. Stay tuned for our prediction on this exciting contest.

Betting Odds

Moneyline: Crimson Tide -110 | Bulldogs -111

Spread: Crimson Tide +1 (-110) | Bulldogs -1 (-110)

Total: Over/Under 166 (-110)

Based on the moneyline, the implied probability that Mississippi St. will win straight-up is 53%.

Alabama Crimson Tide

Alabama continued their winning streak with a victory over LSU, improving to 17-3 overall and standing second in the SEC. They are ranked first in the nation in scoring offense, averaging 90.4 points per game. The team is solid defensively, allowing an average of 78.5 points per game. Alabama is efficient from the field, shooting 47.3% as a team. Mark Sears leads the team with 18.1 points per game, with support from players like Grant Nelson and Labaron Philon. The team faces some injury concerns, with players like Latrell Wrightsell Jr., Houston Mallette, and Derrion Reid questionable for upcoming games. Alabama excels in offensive statistics, ranking in the top in field goal percentage, rebounds, and assists. Defensively, they rank well in field goal percentage allowed and three-point percentage allowed. Overall, Alabama is a strong team with a solid offensive game but has areas to improve in their defensive game.

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Mississippi St. Bulldogs Analysis

Mississippi State Bulldogs had a tough game against South Carolina, but managed to come out with a victory in overtime. Despite shooting 41.8% from the field and losing the rebounding battle, they were able to prevail with a final score of 79-75. Riley Kugel led the team with 15 points off the bench. The Bulldogs have a strong scoring average of 80.7 points per game and rank 40th in the nation in this category. Josh Hubbard leads the team in scoring with 16.3 points per game and 3 assists. The team is shooting 45.8% from the field and 32.1% from beyond the arc this season. Kanye Clary is out indefinitely due to a leg injury. Mississippi State has a power ranking of 290 and ranks 41st in offense, scoring an average of 81.47 points per game. Their defense allows an average of 70.00 points per game. Overall, the Bulldogs are 16-4 for the season.

Alabama's High-Scoring Offense Faces Tough Defensive Test Against Mississippi State

Both Alabama and Mississippi State possess potent offensive capabilities, with Alabama leading the nation in points per game and Mississippi State ranking 40th in the same category this season. However, Mississippi State has showcased superior defensive prowess compared to Alabama, whose defensive performance has been lackluster this season. Nate Oats made a strategic decision to bench Seara in the second half against LSU, underscoring his zero-tolerance policy towards subpar defensive play. Despite Mississippi State's impressive 8-1 home record, Alabama boasts a commendable 5-1 record on the road, having secured notable victories against North Carolina, Texas A&M, and Kentucky. The experiences of winning in challenging environments such as the Dean Dome and Rupp Arena provide Alabama with a slight competitive advantage in what is expected to be a closely contested game.

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SportsJaw Crimson Tide vs Bulldogs archived game preview contains historical odds and availability that may no longer be current. View history of past Crimson Tide vs Bulldogs matchups or learn how our predictions work.

Current matchup data

Lines, trends and availability

Line movement since open

  • Moneyline · Alabama Crimson Tide-111 → -105Moved
  • Moneyline · Mississippi St. Bulldogs-108 → -115Moved
  • Spread · Alabama Crimson Tide+1 (-110) → +1 (-110)Unchanged
  • Spread · Mississippi St. Bulldogs-1 (-110) → -1 (-110)Unchanged
  • Total · Over166 (-110) → 165.5 (-110)Moved
  • Total · Under166 (-110) → 165.5 (-110)Moved

ATS and O/U trends

Alabama Crimson Tide
25-10 matchup record · 7-3-0 ATS · 6-4-0 O/U
Last 10 completed games on file
Mississippi St. Bulldogs
13-19 matchup record · 5-5-0 ATS · 3-7-0 O/U
Last 10 completed games on file

Injuries and availability

From the published research (2025-01-29T11:17:44.728Z). Availability may have changed; review the cited sources.

Alabama continued their winning streak with a victory over LSU, improving to 17-3 overall and standing second in the SEC. They are ranked first in the nation in scoring offense, averaging 90.4 points per game. The team is solid defensively, allowing an average of 78.5 points per game. Alabama is efficient from the field, shooting 47.3% as a team. Mark Sears leads the team with 18.1 points per game, with support from players like Grant Nelson and Labaron Philon. The team faces some injury concerns, with players like Latrell Wrightsell Jr., Houston Mallette, and Derrion Reid questionable for upcoming games. Alabama excels in offensive statistics, ranking in the top in field goal percentage, rebounds, and assists. Defensively, they rank well in field goal percentage allowed and three-point percentage allowed. Overall, Alabama is a strong team with a solid offensive game but has areas to improve in their defensive game.

Mississippi State Bulldogs had a tough game against South Carolina, but managed to come out with a victory in overtime. Despite shooting 41.8% from the field and losing the rebounding battle, they were able to prevail with a final score of 79-75. Riley Kugel led the team with 15 points off the bench. The Bulldogs have a strong scoring average of 80.7 points per game and rank 40th in the nation in this category. Josh Hubbard leads the team in scoring with 16.3 points per game and 3 assists. The team is shooting 45.8% from the field and 32.1% from beyond the arc this season. Kanye Clary is out indefinitely due to a leg injury. Mississippi State has a power ranking of 290 and ranks 41st in offense, scoring an average of 81.47 points per game. Their defense allows an average of 70.00 points per game. Overall, the Bulldogs are 16-4 for the season.

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Final result

Matchup pick recap

Alabama Crimson Tide defeated Mississippi St. Bulldogs 88-84

Alabama Crimson Tide defeated Mississippi St. Bulldogs 88-84 on January 29, 2025, a 4-point decision in the series. Alabama Crimson Tide's strongest period was the 1st half, when it outscored its opponent 44-39. Against SportsJaw's recorded Alabama Crimson Tide +1 (-110) spread, Alabama Crimson Tide covered, while the 172 combined points finished over the recorded total of 165.5.

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Tipster picks

  • JtmcentireSpread · Alabama Crimson Tide -1 (-110)Win
  • MrpinkSpread · Alabama Crimson Tide +1 (-110)Win
  • ThetotalerSpread · Mississippi St. Bulldogs -1 (-110)Loss
  • AveragejoeSpread · Mississippi St. Bulldogs -1 (-110)Loss
  • OddssharkTotal · Over 165 (-110)Win