Mississippi State vs Missouri Prediction, Picks & Odds | 31 Jan 2026

College Basketball Betting Preview: Mississippi State vs Missouri

The Mississippi State Bulldogs face the Missouri Tigers, with tip-off scheduled for 15:30 on Saturday, January 31.

We’ve got a strong opinion when it comes to the totals when Mississippi State go up against Missouri. Our prediction is that there will be Over 148.5 points and that is available at -110.

Mississippi State Bulldogs got the win in their previous game. A 80-66 triumph occurred on the road when playing LSU Tigers.

Missouri Tigers lost on the road in their last game. Alabama Crimson Tide won 90-64.

Head-to-Head Statistics

Missouri have won in their last two matchups with Mississippi State. It was 88-61 on the road before they enjoyed a 85-73 winning scoreline at home. We’ve seen seven Mississippi State wins in the past 10 meetings between the teams.

NCAAB	Overall	PF	PA	N. Pts	Home	Away	Strk
Missouri	20-12	2549	2411	138	15-4	5-8	3L
Mississippi State	13-19	2484	2618	-134	9-10	4-9	6L

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Mississippi State vs Missouri Prediction & Picks

Step into Mississippi State vs Missouri with confidence, armed with our expert match prediction, likely scoreline and a custom-built bet builder for maximum value.

Game Prediction

We think that 148.5 is a more than generous total for Over backers in this college showdown. Take the -110 that we see the teams combine to good effect.

We’re always on top of team news and when combined with recent form, it helps us uncover the best value. Our college basketball handicappers also take a data-led approach, using key stats to back every pick.

Key Mississippi State vs Missouri stats:

• The 148.5 line has been covered in 9 of the last 10 MS State games on the road.
• The 148.5 line has been covered in 4 of the last 5 MS State games on the road.
• The 148.5 line has been covered in 7 of the last 10 Missouri games at home.
• The 148.5 line has been covered in 13 of the last 20 Missouri games at home.
• The 148.5 line has been covered in the last 2 Missouri games.
• The 148.5 line has been covered in the last 2 games between these teams.

Over 148.5 Probability

The top betting apps imply that our pick has a 52.4% prospect of delivering a return. However, our cappers in-depth research has found that the actual probability is closer to 60%. That means we’re regarding it as a value wager.

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Our Game Prediction

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Correct Score Prediction

MS State 75 - 78 Missouri

There are massive odds on offer when it comes to the Tigers landing a 78-75 win. A close game is anticipated between two evenly-matched teams.

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Mississippi State vs Missouri 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.

The Missouri odds have been priced up by the sportsbooks and they are -303 betting favorites to land victory in this college game which means a 75% chance of winning. If you’re looking for an alternative angle, Mississippi State are trading at +240.

The spread is calculated to be 6.5, while total points comes in at 148.5. The Totals offers basketball fans an alternative way of getting involved. If you're keen on Over 148.5, this selection is available at -110.

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Moneyline

MS State

+240

Missouri

-303

Point Spread

MS State +6.5

-112

Missouri -6.5

-108

Total Points

Under 148.5

-110

Over 148.5

-110

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Mississippi State Stats

Missouri Stats

Moneyline

• 5 wins and 5 defeats in the last 10 games
• 3 wins and 7 defeats in the last 10 games on the road

Moneyline

• 5 wins and 5 defeats in the last 10 games
• 9 wins and 1 defeat in the last 10 home games

Point Spread

• +7.5 Betting Line: Have covered the spread in 6 of the last 10 games
• +7.5 Betting Line on the Road: Have covered the spread in 5 of the last 10 games on the road

Point Spread

• -7.5 Betting Line: Have covered the spread in 2 of the last 10 games
• -7.5 Betting Line at Home: Have covered the spread in 7 of the last 10 home games

Total Points

• Game Totals: An average of 153.10 pts in the previous 10 games
• Game Totals on the Road: An average of 167.90 pts in the previous 10 games on the road
• Over 148.5: Covered in 5 of the previous 10 games
• Over 148.5 on the Road: Covered in 9 of the previous 10 games on the road
• Team Totals: Have scored an average of 75.90 pts and allowed 77.20 pts in the last 10 games
• Team Totals on the Road: Have scored an average of 79.50 pts and allowed 88.40 pts in the last 10 games on the road

Total Points

• Game Totals: An average of 149.80 pts in the previous 10 games
• Game Totals at Home: An average of 157.60 pts in the previous 10 home games
• Over 148.5: Covered in 4 of the previous 10 games
• Over 148.5 at Home: Covered in 7 of the previous 10 home games
• Team Totals: Have scored an average of 72.60 pts and allowed 77.20 pts in the last 10 games
• Team Totals at Home: Have scored an average of 86.40 pts and allowed 71.20 pts in the last 10 home games

NCAAB Table Select Season 2025/20262024/20252023/20242022/20232021/20222020/20212019/2020

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

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