Utah Running Utes vs Mississippi St. Bulldogs Betting Picks & Predictions
On Sunday, the Utah Utes (3-0) will face off against the Mississippi State Bulldogs (3-0) in a highly anticipated college basketball matchup. Both teams have high
Game outlook
On Sunday, the Utah Utes (3-0) will face off against the Mississippi State Bulldogs (3-0) in a highly anticipated college basketball matchup. Both teams have high expectations this season and are coming off strong performances in their last games. The game will take place at the Landers Center in Southaven, MS at 4:00 ET. Mississippi State is currently favored to win, with the betting line opening at -5.5 and now sitting at -7.5. Stay tuned for my picks and predictions for this exciting game.
Betting Odds
Moneyline: Running Utes +255 | Bulldogs -312
Spread: Running Utes +7.5 (-110) | Bulldogs -7.5 (-110)
Total: Over/Under 150 (-110)
Based on the moneyline, the implied probability that Mississippi St. will win straight-up is 76%.
Utah Running Utes
Coach Craig Smith has returned to lead the Utah Utes men's basketball team, with a current record of 10-22. Last season, the team finished sixth in the PAC-12 before moving to the Big 12, where they are predicted to finish last in the preseason poll. Despite this, the sports betting market gives them the fifth-longest odds to win the conference. The team is off to a strong 3-0 start this year, with recent standout performances from Gabe Madsen and Ezra Ausar. The team ranks 17th in power rankings, with a strong offense averaging 98 points per game, but a defense allowing 62.33 points. Offensively, they rank highly in field goal and three-point percentage, as well as in rebounding and assists. Defensively, they excel in opponent field goal percentage but struggle with three-pointers.