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Game time: January 7, 2025 at 9:00 PM ET

Venue: Memorial Gymnasium (TN) — Nashville, TN

Article updated Jan 7, 8:17 AM EST

Published by SportsJaw Editorial Team

The Mississippi State Bulldogs and Vanderbilt Commodores will face off in a highly anticipated conference matchup, with both teams boasting impressive 13-1 records and

Game outlook

The Mississippi State Bulldogs and Vanderbilt Commodores will face off in a highly anticipated conference matchup, with both teams boasting impressive 13-1 records and seven-game winning streaks. The Bulldogs are favored to win by 1.5 points according to the current betting line, with the game set to tip off at 9:00 pm EST. Fans and analysts are eagerly awaiting the outcome of this exciting showdown between two top teams in their conference.

Betting Odds

Moneyline: Bulldogs -121 | Commodores +101

Spread: Bulldogs -1.5 (-110) | Commodores +1.5 (-110)

Total: Over/Under 154.5 (-110)

Based on the moneyline, the implied probability that Mississippi St. will win straight-up is 55%.

Mississippi St. Bulldogs

Mississippi State continued their strong start to the season with a dominant win over South Carolina in their SEC opener. The Bulldogs are now 13-1, have won seven straight games, and are unbeaten at home. Head coach Chris Jans praised his team's defensive effort and stressed the importance of their defensive strategy in creating scoring opportunities. The Bulldogs are ranked 17th and have shown impressive offensive and defensive statistics so far this season. Key players like Josh Hubbard and Claudell Harris Jr. led the team to victory over South Carolina. Despite some key injuries, Mississippi State looks to extend their winning streak as they face Vandy next. Overall, the Bulldogs are a force to be reckoned with in college hoops this season.

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Vanderbilt Commodores Analysis

The Vanderbilt Commodores continue to dominate, extending their winning streak to 7 games with an 80-72 victory over the LSU Tigers. Head coach Mark Byington praised the team's strong defense and crucial plays made by AJ Hoggard. The Commodores were led by Hoggard with 17 points, supported by key contributions from Jaylen Carey, MJ Collins Jr., Jason Edwards, and Tyler Nickel. Vandy outrebounded the Tigers and forced turnovers to secure the win. The team aims to keep their momentum going in the SEC with a match against Mississippi State. With impressive offensive and defensive stats, the Commodores are a force to be reckoned with this season. Key players Karris Bilal, Alex Hemenway, and Kijani Wright are sidelined with injuries. Check out the latest betting opportunities and sportsbook promos for upcoming games.

Mississippi State Bulldogs Poised for Victory Against Vanderbilt Commodores in Nashville

The Bulldogs have faced struggles in Nashville since the 2020-21 season, with the two teams splitting their last five matchups. This year, the Bulldogs boast one of their deepest teams in recent history, having challenged themselves with a more competitive non-conference schedule. Despite their impressive 13-1 record, it is important to note that the Bulldogs have faced tougher competition compared to Vanderbilt. The Commodores have played a significantly weaker non-conference schedule, impacting the validity of some of their statistics. With both teams excelling in ball security, this upcoming contest may be decided by shotmaking. Given the Bulldogs' stronger schedule and proficiency in rebounding, currently ranked 25th in the nation in total rebounds per game, they appear better positioned for success. Ultimately, I believe Mississippi State will emerge victorious in this matchup.

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Current matchup data

Lines, trends and availability

Line movement since open

  • Moneyline · Mississippi St. Bulldogs-121 → -142Moved
  • Moneyline · Vanderbilt Commodores+101 → +120Moved
  • Spread · Mississippi St. Bulldogs-1.5 (-110) → -2.5 (-110)Moved
  • Spread · Vanderbilt Commodores+1.5 (-110) → +2.5 (-110)Moved
  • Total · Over154.5 (-110) → 153.5 (-110)Moved
  • Total · Under154.5 (-110) → 153.5 (-110)Moved

ATS and O/U trends

Mississippi St. Bulldogs
13-19 matchup record · 7-3-0 ATS · 4-6-0 O/U
Last 10 completed games on file
Vanderbilt Commodores
26-7 matchup record · 8-2-0 ATS · 5-5-0 O/U
Last 10 completed games on file

Injuries and availability

From the published research (2025-01-07T13:17:55.292Z). Availability may have changed; review the cited sources.

Mississippi State continued their strong start to the season with a dominant win over South Carolina in their SEC opener. The Bulldogs are now 13-1, have won seven straight games, and are unbeaten at home. Head coach Chris Jans praised his team's defensive effort and stressed the importance of their defensive strategy in creating scoring opportunities. The Bulldogs are ranked 17th and have shown impressive offensive and defensive statistics so far this season. Key players like Josh Hubbard and Claudell Harris Jr. led the team to victory over South Carolina. Despite some key injuries, Mississippi State looks to extend their winning streak as they face Vandy next. Overall, the Bulldogs are a force to be reckoned with in college hoops this season.

The Vanderbilt Commodores continue to dominate, extending their winning streak to 7 games with an 80-72 victory over the LSU Tigers. Head coach Mark Byington praised the team's strong defense and crucial plays made by AJ Hoggard. The Commodores were led by Hoggard with 17 points, supported by key contributions from Jaylen Carey, MJ Collins Jr., Jason Edwards, and Tyler Nickel. Vandy outrebounded the Tigers and forced turnovers to secure the win. The team aims to keep their momentum going in the SEC with a match against Mississippi State. With impressive offensive and defensive stats, the Commodores are a force to be reckoned with this season. Key players Karris Bilal, Alex Hemenway, and Kijani Wright are sidelined with injuries. Check out the latest betting opportunities and sportsbook promos for upcoming games.

Recent head-to-head

  • 2024-01-20Vanderbilt Commodores 55 · Mississippi St. Bulldogs 68
Final result

Matchup pick recap

Mississippi St. Bulldogs defeated Vanderbilt Commodores 76-64

Mississippi St. Bulldogs defeated Vanderbilt Commodores 76-64 on January 7, 2025, a 12-point decision in the series. Mississippi St. Bulldogs' strongest period was the 1st half, when it outscored its opponent 39-28. Against SportsJaw's recorded Mississippi St. Bulldogs -2.5 (-110) spread, Mississippi St. Bulldogs covered, while the 140 combined points finished under the recorded total of 153.5.

SportsJaw editorial picks

  • Projected winnerNo published selectionUnavailable

Tipster picks

  • JackCohenSpread · Mississippi St. Bulldogs -1.5 (-110)Win
  • CoolioSpread · Vanderbilt Commodores +1.5 (-110)Loss
  • CoolioTotal · Under 154.5 (-110)Win
  • OddssharkSpread · Vanderbilt Commodores +1.5 (-110)Loss
  • TphamSpread · Mississippi St. Bulldogs -2.5 (-110)Win