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Missouri Tigers are Favored to Win Big Against Mississippi State Bulldogs in SEC Showdown

As we approach the conclusion of the college football regular season, a highly anticipated SEC matchup between the Missouri Tigers and the Mississippi State Bulldogs is on the horizon. Missouri boasts a record of 7-3, while Mississippi State sits at 2-8. The betting odds heavily favor Missouri with a spread of -7.5 that has remained steady. Stay tuned for what is sure to be an exciting game for both teams.

Betting Odds

• Moneyline: Tigers -300 | Bulldogs +245
• Spread: Tigers -7.5 (-110) | Bulldogs +7.5 (-110)
• Total: Over/Under 57.5 (-110)
• Based on the moneyline, the implied probability that Missouri will win straight-up is 75%.

Missouri vs Mississippi St. Stats

Missouri Tigers

The Missouri Tigers have had an eventful season in 2024, starting off strong but now with a 7-3 record and ranked 23rd by the committee. They recently suffered a close loss to South Carolina, who have been performing well lately. Senior QB Brady Cook has been a key player for the Tigers, completing over 63% of his passes and leading the offense. The running game, led by Nate Noel, has also been effective. The Tigers' defense has struggled against conference opponents but performed well against weaker teams. Overall, Missouri is ranked 66th in offense, 17th in defense, and has a power ranking of 41.

Mississippi St. Bulldogs Analysis

The Mississippi State Bulldogs have had a disastrous season, currently sitting at 2-8 overall with no wins in conference play. They have struggled on both sides of the ball, with quarterback Michael Van Buren facing difficulties and the defense giving up an average of 37.4 points per game against FBS schools. The Bulldogs' offense ranks 72nd in the nation, scoring an average of 27.60 points per game, while their defense ranks 120th, giving up an average of 34.40 points per game. In their upcoming matchup against Missouri, the Bulldogs will face a team that has won their last 3 matchups against Mississippi State.

Missouri Expected to Cover Spread in Road Game vs. Struggling Mississippi State

I predict that Missouri will cover the 7.5 point spread in their road game against Mississippi State this Saturday. Despite not yet winning an SEC game by 7.5 points this season, the Tigers are expected to perform well in this match. Mississippi State has been struggling this season and is considered one of the weakest power conference teams nationwide. With a record of 8 losses in their last 10 games and a history of losing by significant margins, the Bulldogs are not expected to pose a major challenge. Quarterback Brady Cook is likely to excel against Mississippi State's weak defense, leading Missouri to a decisive victory in Starkville, MS.

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