Mississippi State Bulldogs
Basketball NCAAB Wed 28 Jan 19:00
LSU Tigers
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College Basketball Betting Preview: Mississippi State vs LSU

The Mississippi State Bulldogs battle the LSU Tigers, with tip-off scheduled for 19:00 on Wednesday, January 28.

We Could See Lots of Points Scored

The total line of 151.5 points looks pretty low and we can take advantage by backing the Overs at -110. We can see Mississippi State and LSU combining to go bigger.

MS State 91-62 Winners in Previous H2H

Mississippi State Bulldogs were beaten 88-56 in their previous game, being turned over at home to Vanderbilt Commodores.

LSU Tigers were beaten last game and this was on the road. Arkansas Razorbacks claimed a 85-81 win.

Head-to-Head Statistics

It was a 91-62 win for Mississippi State when they last played LSU. Mississippi State have beaten LSU in the past five meetings. They’ve also claimed 6 victories in the past 10 head-to-head matchups.

NCAAB Overall PF PA N. Pts Home Away Strk
LSU 15-17 2606 2512 94 10-9 5-8 4L
Mississippi State 13-19 2484 2618 -134 9-10 4-9 6L
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Mississippi State vs LSU Prediction & Picks

Get the edge with our Mississippi State vs LSU betting tips: a trusted match prediction, likely correct score outcome, key player prop picks and an expert-crafted bet builder.

Game Prediction

We’re surprised that the total line is 151.5 and it’s all about going for the Overs option when these college teams take to the court. Take the -110 and cheer on points.

We put solid research behind every basketball pick, starting with recent form and a clear read on injuries. From there, key college hoops stats and advanced metrics help complete the picture and support smarter betting decisions.

Key Mississippi State vs LSU stats:

  • The 151.5 line has been covered in the last 11 MS State games on the road.
  • The 151.5 line has been covered in 13 of the last 20 MS State games on the road.

Over 151.5 Probability

According to the latest betting odds, our pick has a 52.4% chance of winning. However, our analysts research has found that the actual probability is closer to 60%. The bet can be recommended for this precise reason.

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Player Prop Picks

Top Pick: Dedan Thomas Jr. Under 5.5 Assists -130 BetMGM logo

Dedan Thomas Jr. (LSU) can be backed to total Under 5.5 assists at -130. He’s not guaranteed to cover the Player Assists line and we’re happy to take this bet.

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Max Mackinnon Under 2.5 Assists -164 BetMGM logo

Max Mackinnon (LSU) can be backed to have Under 2.5 assists at -164. It might well be the case that he doesn’t cover the line and this Player Assists bet is appealing.

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Same Game Parlay Picks

Totals Over 151.5
Spread LSU -7.5
Player Assists Dedan Thomas Jr. Under 5.5

Try out our same game parlay pick which starts with Over 151.5. We’ve also gone for LSU -6.5 and Dedan Thomas Jr. (LSU) to get Under 5.5 assists.

A same game parlay is a fantastic option for basketball bettors who want to focus their wagering on a single game. You can predict different outcomes and see their odds combined before going ahead and placing this tailored bet.

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Correct Score Prediction

MS State MS State logo 74 - 84 LSU logo LSU

There’s lots of entertainment when it comes to a correct score wager. A play on the Tigers to achieve a 84-74 victory should give bettors a good run for their money.

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Mississippi State vs LSU Odds

The odds and lines below are updated regularly and may differ from the prices shown in our picks, which are captured at the time of publication.

Books Running Scared of LSU Win

You might not get rich backing LSU at -345. However, the sportsbooks’ betting odds imply a 78% chance of winning this college game. For those wanting to oppose the market leader, you can get +270 about Mississippi State.

The spread is calculated to be 7.5, while total points comes in at 155.5. A Total wager relates to the number of points that will be scored overall. If you fancy Over 155.5, this outcome can be backed at -106.

If you’re betting on college basketball, it’s a good idea to visit the best sportsbooks and browse the wide range of game lines and team props available. You’ll have the option to place wagers both pre-game and in-game.

Betting Lines & Odds
Josh Hubbard Favorite to Get the Most Buckets

Josh Hubbard is favorite when it comes to getting the most points. You can get -125 that he goes Over 19.5 points and -105 when it comes to Under.

Player Points
Josh Hubbard (MS State)
Over 19.5
-125
Under 19.5
-105
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Dedan Thomas Jr. (LSU)
Over 16.5
-105
Under 16.5
-125
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Jayden Epps (MS State)
Over 13.5
-110
Under 13.5
-118
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Player Assists
Dedan Thomas Jr. (LSU)
Over 5.5
-120
Under 5.5
-110
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Josh Hubbard (MS State)
Over 3.5
+135
Under 3.5
-185
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Max Mackinnon (LSU)
Over 2.5
+130
Under 2.5
-175
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Player Rebounds
Marquel Sutton (LSU)
Over 7.5
+105
Under 7.5
-141
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Jayden Epps (MS State)
Over 3.5
+115
Under 3.5
-149
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Josh Hubbard (MS State)
Over 2.5
-115
Under 2.5
-115
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Dedan Thomas Jr. (LSU)
Over 2.5
-164
Under 2.5
+130
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Micro Betting

It’s good to consider all wagering options when it comes to college basketball and micro betting can be an exciting way to get involved in the action. When everything goes in-game, consider whether the next shot will be a Two or a Three-pointer.

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Team Stats

Latest regular season and playoff games stats.

Mississippi State logo Mississippi State Stats
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Moneyline
  • 5 wins and 5 defeats in the last 10 games
  • 2 wins and 8 defeats in the last 10 games on the road
Moneyline
  • 4 wins and 6 defeats in the last 10 games
  • 7 wins and 3 defeats in the last 10 home games
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Total Points
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NCAAB Table Select Season

Southeastern Overall PF PA N. Pts Home Away Strk
Florida 26-7 2864 2376 488 18-3 8-4 1L
Arkansas 26-8 3058 2723 335 20-3 6-5 5W
Vanderbilt 26-8 2936 2557 379 15-3 11-5 1L
Alabama 23-9 2935 2671 264 15-6 8-3 1L
Georgia 22-10 2874 2533 341 15-6 7-4 1L
Tennessee 22-11 2622 2289 333 16-5 6-6 1L
Texas A&M 21-11 2807 2546 261 14-5 7-6 1L
Missouri 20-12 2549 2411 138 15-4 5-8 3L
Kentucky 21-13 2746 2510 236 16-6 5-7 1L
Texas 18-14 2681 2458 223 13-7 5-7 3L
Oklahoma 19-15 2813 2621 192 13-5 6-10 1L
Auburn 17-16 2730 2620 110 14-6 3-10 1L
LSU 15-17 2606 2512 94 10-9 5-8 4L
Ole Miss 15-20 2656 2664 -8 9-9 6-11 1L
Mississippi State 13-19 2484 2618 -134 9-10 4-9 6L
South Carolina 13-19 2398 2447 -49 11-8 2-11 1L
  • Overall = Overall Wins-Losses
  • PF = Total Points For
  • PA = Total Points Against
  • N. Pts = Point Differential
  • Home = Home Record
  • Away = Away Record
  • Strk = Current Streak