Tennessee Volunteers
American Football NCAAF Davis Wade Stadium Sat 27 Sep 16:15
Mississippi State Bulldogs
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College Football Betting Preview: Tennessee vs Mississippi State

Tennessee clash with Mississippi State in this NCAAF Week 5 matchup at Davis Wade Stadium, with kickoff scheduled for 16:15 on Saturday, September 27. Our betting preview features expert predictions, picks, the latest betting odds and H2H stats.

Side With MS State Against The Spread

Our prediction is that Mississippi State will cover the line and prove to be competitive. It’s currently set at +7.5 against Tennessee and that makes plenty of appeal, with -110 available.

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Tennessee Overcame Mississippi State in Last H2H

Tennessee Volunteers previous game saw them claim a 56-24 home win over UAB Blazers at Neyland Stadium.

Mississippi State Bulldogs were winners for the fourth straight time in their last game. Landing a 38-10 home victory against Northern Illinois Huskies at Davis Wade Stadium.

Head-to-Head Statistics

These two teams last met at Neyland Stadium, with Tennessee claiming the win. Beating Mississippi State by a 33-14 scoreline.

Quarterbacks

Tennessee vs Mississippi State Prediction & Picks

Unlock a complete betting breakdown for Tennessee vs Mississippi State, featuring our expert match prediction, expected final score, standout player prop picks and a ready-to-play bet builder.

Game Prediction

We’re confident that Mississippi State can push for a victory in this college football showdown and the +7.5 about them on the spread makes lots of appeal. Take -110 that they cover the line.

Our team of college football handicappers track current injuries closely. Combined with recent form, this helps us identify the best value odds. A data-led approach backed by key stats and the latest team news keeps our analysis sharp.

Key Tennessee vs Mississippi State stats:

  • The +7.5 line has been covered by Mississippi State in 4 consecutive games.
  • The -7.5 line hasn’t been covered by Tennessee in 7 of their last 10 games on the road.
  • The -7.5 line hasn’t been covered by Tennessee in 13 of their last 19 games on the road.

MS State +7.5 Probability

According to the best betting apps, our pick has a 52.4% chance of winning. Our experts think there’s a stronger chance of success and calculate the probability to be 55-60%. It’s why we think it’s worth placing this college bet.

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Player Prop Picks

Top Pick: Fluff Bothwell Anytime TD -115 BetMGM logo

You can back Fluff Bothwell (Mississippi State) at -115 to hit paydirt. The Anytime Touchdown Scorer odds are appealing from all angles and we’re willing to take a chance on him.

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Joey Aguilar Over 272.5 Passing Yards -114 BetMGM logo

You can back Joey Aguilar (Tennessee) at -114 surpass 272.5 passing yards. We’re tempted to back him to cover the QB Passing Yards line, with plenty of juice on offer.

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Same Game Parlay Picks

Spread Mississippi State +7.5
Totals Under 63.5
Anytime Touchdown Fluff Bothwell

We’ve got a same game parlay with three options: Mississippi State +7.5, Under 63.5 points and Fluff Bothwell (Mississippi State) to record a touchdown.

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Correct Score Prediction

Tennessee Tennessee logo 28 - 27 MS State logo MS State

Don’t pass up the opportunity to have a speculative bet on the Vols to land a 28-27 win. We don’t think that there will be too much between the teams.

Tennessee vs Mississippi State Odds

The odds and lines are updated on a frequent basis. You might therefore find that they are different to the ones listed for the betting predictions and bet builder tips.

Tennessee Favorites to Win According to the Books

The sportsbooks have Tennessee at -294 when it comes to the Moneyline betting, implying the market leaders are 75% likely to win this college game according to the latest odds. Mississippi State are the underdogs at +235 and they’re regarded as least likely to win.

The current spread is 7.5 and total points is 63.5. A Total wager is always available and can often provide value selections. If you’re going for Under 63.5, this outcome can be backed at -110.

Make sure to explore all angles before placing your college football bets. The top sportsbooks offer a wide range of game lines and team props and it’s all about finding a wager which matches your prediction of the matchup.

Fluff Bothwell Favorite to Score First TD

The First Touchdown Scorer favorite is Fluff Bothwell at +750. Similar odds can be found if you’re interested in this player to register the final TD.

Touchdown

Fluff Bothwell (MS State)
First TD
+750
Anytime TD
-110
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Star Thomas (Tennessee)
First TD
+800
Anytime TD
-120
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Chris Brazzell II (Tennessee)
First TD
+850
Anytime TD
-135
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Davon Booth (MS State)
First TD
+1100
Anytime TD
+120
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Receiving Yards

Chris Brazzell II (Tennessee)
Over 74.5
-112
Under 74.5
-112
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Brenen Thompson (MS State)
Over 70.5
-112
Under 70.5
-112
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Anthony Evans III (MS State)
Over 68.5
-112
Under 68.5
-112
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Braylon Staley (Tennessee)
Over 50.5
-112
Under 50.5
-112
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Rushing Yards

Star Thomas (Tennessee)
Over 50.5
-112
Under 50.5
-112
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Fluff Bothwell (MS State)
Over 50.5
-112
Under 50.5
-112
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Passing Yards

Joey Aguilar (Tennessee)
Over 272.5
-114
Under 272.5
-114
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Blake Shapen (MS State)
Over 256.5
-114
Under 256.5
-114
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Micro Betting

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Mississippi State Keep Cashing In at Home

Mississippi State are riding three straight wins at Davis Wade Stadium. They own a 5-5 mark in their past 10 home games, averaging 34.00 points on offense and surrendering 27.40 on defense.

Tennessee have four wins and six losses in the last 10 road games, averaging 23.60 points on offense and surrendering 26.60 on defense.

Last 10 Games W-L P PF PA O63.5 U63.5
Mississippi State logo Mississippi State Home Stats 5-5 61.40 34.00 27.40 3 7
Tennessee logo Tennessee Away Stats 4-6 50.20 23.60 26.60 0 10
  • W-L = Wins-Losses
  • P = Avg. Points
  • PF = Avg. Points For
  • PA = Avg. Points Against
  • O63.5 = Games Over 63.5 Points
  • U63.5 = Games Under 63.5 Points
Last 5 & H2H
Team Stats

Latest regular season and playoff games stats.

Tennessee Volunteers logo Tennessee Volunteers Stats
Mississippi State Bulldogs logo Mississippi State Bulldogs Stats
Moneyline
  • 7 wins and 3 defeats in the last 10 games
  • 4 wins and 6 defeats in the last 10 games on the road
Moneyline
  • 5 wins and 5 defeats in the last 10 games
  • 5 wins and 5 defeats in the last 10 home games
Point Spread
Point Spread
Total Points
Total Points
NCAAF Standings Select Season
Southeastern W L PF PA N. Pts Home Away Strk
Georgia 11 1 387 200 187 6-1 5-0 8W
Ole Miss 11 1 447 241 206 8-0 3-1 5W
Texas A&M 11 1 436 263 173 7-0 4-1 1L
Alabama 10 2 399 198 201 6-1 4-1 2W
Oklahoma 10 2 317 167 150 6-1 4-1 4W
Vanderbilt 10 2 473 263 210 7-0 3-2 3W
Texas 9 3 355 237 118 7-0 2-3 2W
Missouri 8 4 386 233 153 6-2 2-2 1W
Tennessee 8 4 489 345 144 5-3 3-1 1L
LSU 7 5 262 220 42 6-1 1-4 1L
Kentucky 5 7 276 317 -41 4-3 1-4 2L
Auburn 5 7 321 248 73 3-4 2-3 1L
Mississippi State 5 7 366 350 16 3-4 2-3 3L
Florida 4 8 259 288 -29 4-3 0-5 1W
South Carolina 4 8 272 265 7 4-4 0-4 1L
Arkansas 2 10 395 406 -11 2-5 0-5 10L