Mississippi State Bulldogs Ready to Take on Auburn Tigers in SEC Showdown

Game outlook

In an upcoming SEC matchup, the Mississippi State Bulldogs will face off against the Auburn Tigers on Saturday afternoon. The Bulldogs are coming off a recent home loss to Kentucky, while the Tigers suffered a road defeat against Tennessee in their last game. Mississippi State previously defeated Auburn with a 64-58 home win in January. Auburn is favored in this matchup, opening at -9 with the current line at Auburn -9.5.

Betting Odds

Moneyline: Bulldogs +334 | Tigers -440

Spread: Bulldogs +9.5 (-110) | Tigers -9.5 (-110)

Total: Over/Under 145.5 (-110)

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

Mississippi St. Bulldogs

The Mississippi State Bulldogs are currently seeking their ninth conference win of the season, maintaining their strong performance in the past month with five wins in their last six games. Despite a narrow loss to a ranked Kentucky squad, the team is 8-7 in conference play and has covered the spread in three of their last five games. Seniors Tolu Smith and Shakeel Moore, along with freshman Josh Hubbard, have been standout performers with impressive scoring averages. The Bulldogs are ranked 27th in Ken Pomeroy's ratings, with solid offensive and defensive statistics but only a 2-6 record on the road this season. Offensively, they are averaging 75.4 points per game and rank 126th in offense, while defensively allowing 68.3 points per game and ranking 80th. In terms of field goal percentages and rebounding, the team is performing above average. Defensively, they have strong statistics in three-point shooting defense and rebounds. Overall, Mississippi State is ranked 18th in power rankings with a record of 19-9 (14-13-1 ATS) and has shown strong potential for success in their upcoming games. Anddddddd Count It! 👆👇 #HailState 🐶 || 📺 » https://t.co/OKY6Ebt3Q0 pic.twitter.com/6DnbjY3T1r