Vanderbilt vs Mississippi State Prediction, Picks & Odds | 24 Jan 2026

College Basketball Betting Preview: Vanderbilt vs Mississippi State

The Vanderbilt Commodores go up against the Mississippi State Bulldogs, with tip-off scheduled for 12:00 on Saturday, January 24.

When Vanderbilt clash with Mississippi State, we’re not sure that the total points will go over the line. Based on this prediction, you can land -110 for Under 160.5 and this looks worth taking.

Vanderbilt Commodores were defeated in their previous game. On the road, they suffered a 93-68 reverse against Arkansas Razorbacks.

Mississippi State Bulldogs were beaten last game and this was on the road. Texas A&M Aggies claimed a 88-68 win.

Head-to-Head Statistics

Mississippi State have claimed victory in the last two matchups against Vanderbilt. They won 68-55 at home and 76-64 on the road. In the past 10 games between the teams, Mississippi State have won seven.

NCAAB	Overall	PF	PA	N. Pts	Home	Away	Strk
Vanderbilt	26-8	2936	2557	379	15-3	11-5	1L
Mississippi State	13-19	2484	2618	-134	9-10	4-9	6L

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Vanderbilt vs Mississippi State Prediction & Picks

Take in the full Vanderbilt vs Mississippi State betting outlook — from our expert match prediction and correct score pick to player prop insights and a bet builder tailored for value.

Game Prediction

The total line looks too big at 160.5 and we can take advantage. Go under this number at -110 and hope that there aren’t too many fireworks in this college game.

Our basketball predictions are always well-researched, starting with a combination of the latest college hoops team news and current form. Once we’ve got a solid read on the matchup, we layer in the key data to back it up.

Key Vanderbilt vs Mississippi State stats:

• The 160.5 line hasn’t been covered in 6 of the last 10 Vanderbilt games.
• The 160.5 line hasn’t been covered in 3 of the last 5 Vanderbilt games on the road.
• The 160.5 line hasn’t been covered in 4 of the last 5 MS State games at home.
• The 160.5 line hasn’t been covered in 15 of the last 20 MS State games at home.
• The 160.5 line hasn’t been covered in the last 2 MS State games.
• The 160.5 line hasn’t been covered in the last 5 games between these teams.

Under 160.5 Probability

The best sportsbooks are estimating that there is a 52.4% chance of this pick winning. However, our analysts think that the probability is close to 60% taking all factors into consideration. It’s why we think it’s worth placing this college basketball bet.

Those bettors wanting more bang for their buck can move the Total line as they see fit. You can bet Under a certain points level in order to get the bigger odds.

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Our Game Prediction

Under 160.5 Points @ -110 Bet Now

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Player Prop Picks

Top Pick: Duke Miles Under 16.5 Points -125

Duke Miles (Vanderbilt) can be wagered to total Under 16.5 points at -125. We’re happy to take this selection when it comes to him failing to cover the total on Player Points.

Latest Duke Miles Player Prop Odds

Points

Over 16.5

-105

Under 16.5

-125

Assists

Over 3.5

-145

Under 3.5

+110

Rebounds

Over 3.5

+105

Under 3.5

-141

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Devin McGlockton Under 9.5 Points -118

Devin McGlockton (Vanderbilt) is available at -118 to total Under 9.5 points. It’s anticipated that his Player Points are going to fall below the total, with this bet offering plenty of appeal.

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Correct Score Prediction

Vanderbilt 79 - 76 MS State

For a fun bet, consider backing the Dores to claim a 79-76 win. Although it’s a speculative wager, we are expecting things to be close between the two teams.

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Vanderbilt vs Mississippi State 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.

Vanderbilt have the shortest price to win this college game, with the sportsbooks giving them a 78% probability due to their -345 Moneyline betting odds. If you’re looking for an alternative angle, Mississippi State are trading at +270.

The current spread is 7.5 and total points is 160.5. Basketball bettors love the chance to get an alternative angle by going for a Total wager. There’s the chance to back Under 160.5 at -110.

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Moneyline

Vanderbilt

-345

MS State

+270

Point Spread

Vanderbilt -7.5

-104

MS State +7.5

-118

Total Points

Under 160.5

-110

Over 160.5

-110

In terms of scoring most points, favorite Josh Hubbard is available at -120 to rack up Over 19.5 points. If you want to go Under, then -105 is available.

Josh Hubbard (MS State)

Over 19.5

-120

Under 19.5

-105

Tyler Tanner (Vanderbilt)

Over 16.5

-125

Under 16.5

-105

Duke Miles (Vanderbilt)

Over 16.5

-105

Under 16.5

-125

Jayden Epps (MS State)

Over 14.5

-118

Under 14.5

-110

Tyler Nickel (Vanderbilt)

Over 13.5

-100

Under 13.5

-130

Ja'Borri McGhee (MS State)

Over 9.5

-115

Under 9.5

-110

Devin McGlockton (Vanderbilt)

Over 9.5

-110

Under 9.5

-118

AK Okereke (Vanderbilt)

Over 7.5

-105

Under 7.5

-125

Tyler Tanner (Vanderbilt)

Over 5.5

+110

Under 5.5

-141

Josh Hubbard (MS State)

Over 3.5

-115

Under 3.5

-115

Duke Miles (Vanderbilt)

Over 3.5

-145

Under 3.5

+110

Jayden Epps (MS State)

Over 1.5

-135

Under 1.5

+105

Tyler Nickel (Vanderbilt)

Over 1.5

+170

Under 1.5

-227

Ja'Borri McGhee (MS State)

Over 1.5

-175

Under 1.5

+135

Duke Miles (Vanderbilt)

Over 3.5

+105

Under 3.5

-141

Tyler Tanner (Vanderbilt)

Over 3.5

-100

Under 3.5

-135

Jayden Epps (MS State)

Over 3.5

+125

Under 3.5

-161

Ja'Borri McGhee (MS State)

Over 3.5

+105

Under 3.5

-141

Josh Hubbard (MS State)

Over 2.5

-154

Under 2.5

+115

It’s possible to use stats to your advantage when it comes to college basketball micro betting, especially if you’re predicting outcomes such as the Next Field Goal. Check out the live player, score and team props to see if you can find an angle.

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Vanderbilt Stats

Mississippi State Stats

Moneyline

• 7 wins and 3 defeats in the last 10 games
• 6 wins and 4 defeats in the last 10 games on the road

Moneyline

• 6 wins and 4 defeats in the last 10 games
• 6 wins and 4 defeats in the last 10 home games

Point Spread

• -7.5 Betting Line: Have covered the spread in 5 of the last 10 games
• -7.5 Betting Line on the Road: Have covered the spread in 4 of the last 10 games on the road

Point Spread

• +7.5 Betting Line: Have covered the spread in 7 of the last 10 games
• +7.5 Betting Line at Home: Have covered the spread in 9 of the last 10 home games

Total Points

• Game Totals: An average of 161.00 pts in the previous 10 games
• Game Totals on the Road: An average of 155.50 pts in the previous 10 games on the road
• Over 160.5: Covered in 4 of the previous 10 games
• Over 160.5 on the Road: Covered in 5 of the previous 10 games on the road
• Team Totals: Have scored an average of 84.30 pts and allowed 76.70 pts in the last 10 games
• Team Totals on the Road: Have scored an average of 79.10 pts and allowed 76.40 pts in the last 10 games on the road

Total Points

• Game Totals: An average of 156.70 pts in the previous 10 games
• Game Totals at Home: An average of 150.60 pts in the previous 10 home games
• Over 160.5: Covered in 3 of the previous 10 games
• Over 160.5 at Home: Covered in 3 of the previous 10 home games
• Team Totals: Have scored an average of 79.20 pts and allowed 77.50 pts in the last 10 games
• Team Totals at Home: Have scored an average of 77.90 pts and allowed 72.70 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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