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

Game outlook

In this content, two programs in the Yellowhammer State are preparing to compete on the parquet floor. Both teams are on the road, with Mississippi State facing a Saturday night game. They recently suffered an 86-82 defeat against Ole Miss, failing to cover the one-point underdog line. On the other hand, Alabama emerged victorious in their previous contest against Georgia, rallying for an 85-76 win and covering the 6.5-point favorite line. Looking at the history between these teams, the Crimson Tide hold a dominant 92-51 advantage and have won their last five meetings, including a road win earlier this season. As for the current odds, Alabama is the betting favorite with an opening line of -9, which has since decreased to -8.5.

Betting Odds

Moneyline: Bulldogs +320 | Crimson Tide -425

Spread: Bulldogs +8.5 (-110) | Crimson Tide -8.5 (-110)

Total: Over/Under 156.5 (-110)

Based on the moneyline, the implied probability that Alabama will win straight-up is 81%.

Mississippi St. Bulldogs

Mississippi State suffered their fourth loss in six games, falling to Ole Miss in their previous matchup. Despite holding a seven-point lead in the first half, the Bulldogs were tied at halftime and struggled in the second half, resulting in a final score of 53-42. Although Ole Miss had superior shooting percentages and rebounding stats, Mississippi State was unable to overcome the deficit. In the loss, Josh Hubbard led the team with 21 points and seven assists. In terms of overall performance, Mississippi State has a scoring average of 74.5 points per game, ranking them 178th in the nation. Their rebounding ability is stronger, ranking 42nd with 39.4 boards per game, and they distribute 14.9 assists per game which places them 94th in the country. However, their defense has been a strength, ranking 63rd with an average of 66.9 points allowed per game. Tolu Smith is the team's leading scorer with 16.2 points and 7.9 rebounds per game, followed by Josh Hubbard with 15.2 points per game. Other players such as Cameron Matthews and Shakeel Moore also contribute significant minutes in the team's rotation. As a team, Mississippi State shoots 45% from the field and 31.4% from beyond the arc. Their free-throw shooting has been below average at 68.5%. In terms of power rankings, Mississippi State is ranked 175th and has an offensive ranking of 171, scoring an average of 74.52 points per game. Defensively, they rank 68th, allowing an average of 66.90 points against them per game. With a record of 14-7, they have a 10-10-1 ATS record. Their field goal percentage is 45.01% and their free throw percentage is 68.49%. Their three-point shooting percentage is 31.57%. They average 39.33 rebounds per game and have 14.71 offensive assists and 12.90 turnovers per game. Defensively, they allow a 40.63% field goal percentage and a 72.47% free throw percentage. They allow an average of 28.45% of three-pointers and average 32.38 defensive rebounds per game. Lastly, they average 11.29 defensive assists and 12.33 turnovers per game. RAMS DAVIS CORNER THREE! The Rebs lead by 2 with 1:15 Remaining and Call Time! #HailState 🐶 || 📺 » https://t.co/VxrWUS0dmb pic.twitter.com/gwW39iptFT