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Mississippi St. Bulldogs vs Tennessee Volunteers Betting Picks & Predictions

Game time: March 15, 2024 at 1:00 PM ET

Venue: Bridgestone Arena — Nashville, TN

Article updated Mar 15, 6:23 AM EDT

Published by SportsJaw Editorial Team

The Mississippi State Bulldogs have advanced to the quarterfinals where they will face the top-seeded Tennessee Volunteers on Friday. The Bulldogs secured their spot by

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The Mississippi State Bulldogs have advanced to the quarterfinals where they will face the top-seeded Tennessee Volunteers on Friday. The Bulldogs secured their spot by defeating LSU in their previous game. Tennessee finished the season with a strong 14-4 record in the SEC to earn the top seed. The matchup is set to tip-off at 1:00 PM EST, with Tennessee being the betting favorite with an opening line of -9 and the current line at Tennessee -10.

Betting Odds

Moneyline: Bulldogs +375 | Volunteers -510

Spread: Bulldogs +10 (-110) | Volunteers -10 (-110)

Total: Over/Under 141.5 (-110)

Based on the moneyline, the implied probability that Tennessee will win straight-up is 84%.

Mississippi St. Bulldogs

The Mississippi State Bulldogs secured a 72-62 victory over LSU in the SEC Tournament after earning a bye in the first round. Led by Josh Hubbard's 24 points, the Bulldogs pulled away in the second half to set up a matchup with Tennessee. Mississippi State will aim for their second win over the Volunteers after defeating them earlier in the season. The team's power ranking is 170, with a solid offensive performance averaging 75.26 points per game and strong defensive stats allowing an average of 69.65 points against. They have a shooting percentage of 45.45% and perform well in rebounds and assists. The Bulldogs are well-prepared for their upcoming game against Tennessee. Survive and advance ✅ #HailState 🐶 pic.twitter.com/q80aPNdDob

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Tennessee Volunteers Analysis

The Tennessee Volunteers concluded their regular season with an impressive record of 24-7 overall and 14-4 in the SEC, securing the top seed in the upcoming tournament. Led by standout players such as Dalton Knecht and Jonas Aidoo, the Vols are aiming to maintain their momentum and secure a top seed in the NCAA Tournament. With a strong finish to the season, winning seven of their final eight games, the team is focused on a successful weekend. Despite a previous loss to Mississippi State, the Vols are determined to deliver a strong performance. Known for their prowess on the defensive end, ranking high in scoring defense, field goal defense, and 3-point defense in the conference, the Volunteers are well-positioned for success. Offensively, they excel in scoring and assists but are working to improve their shooting percentages. Overall, Tennessee ranks 11th in their power ranking, emphasizing their competitive edge and potential for a successful tournament run. bracket szn starts tomorrow pic.twitter.com/AS8Rvkm8RT

Vols Look to Rebound with Strong Defensive Performance in SEC Conference Semifinals

In their most recent match against the Bulldogs, the Vols experienced a disappointing loss primarily due to their defensive shortcomings. Allowing the Bulldogs to shoot over 50% from the field and being outscored in the paint, the Vols were unable to secure victory. The Bulldogs' bench outperformed the Volunteers' bench by a significant margin, further contributing to their defeat. With the upcoming game in Nashville, the Vols have the advantage of playing on their home court and are expected to deliver a stronger defensive performance. Despite their uncharacteristic turnovers in the previous game, the Vols are poised to bounce back with a convincing, double-digit win to advance to the SEC Conference Semifinals.

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

Current matchup data

Lines, trends and availability

Line movement since open

  • Moneyline · Mississippi St. Bulldogs+335 → +400Moved
  • Moneyline · Tennessee Volunteers-450 → -525Moved
  • Spread · Mississippi St. Bulldogs+9 (-110) → +9.5 (-110)Moved
  • Spread · Tennessee Volunteers-9 (-110) → -9.5 (-110)Moved
  • Total · Over141 (-110) → 141.5 (-110)Moved
  • Total · Under141 (-110) → 141.5 (-110)Moved

ATS and O/U trends

Mississippi St. Bulldogs
13-19 matchup record · 5-5-0 ATS · 5-5-0 O/U
Last 10 completed games on file
Tennessee Volunteers
25-11 matchup record · 7-3-0 ATS · 4-6-0 O/U
Last 10 completed games on file

Injuries and availability

From the published research (2024-03-15T10:23:02.445Z). Availability may have changed; review the cited sources.

No verified injury or availability note was included in the published matchup research.

Recent head-to-head

  • 2024-01-10Tennessee Volunteers 72 · Mississippi St. Bulldogs 77
Final result

Matchup pick recap

Mississippi St. Bulldogs defeated Tennessee Volunteers 73-56

Mississippi St. Bulldogs defeated Tennessee Volunteers 73-56 on March 15, 2024, a 17-point decision in the series. Mississippi St. Bulldogs' strongest period was the 1st half, when it outscored its opponent 38-19. Against SportsJaw's recorded Mississippi St. Bulldogs +9.5 (-110) spread, Mississippi St. Bulldogs covered, while the 129 combined points finished under the recorded total of 141.5.

SportsJaw editorial picks

  • Projected winnerNo published selectionUnavailable

Tipster picks

  • PurplebloodSpread · Mississippi St. Bulldogs +10 (-110)Win
  • DerekFisherSpread · Mississippi St. Bulldogs +10 (-110)Win
  • ThetotalerTotal · Under 142 (-110)Win
  • Lockpicker69Spread · Tennessee Volunteers -10 (-110)Loss