Mississippi State Bulldogs (14-7) vs. Alabama Crimson Tide (15-6)
February 3, 2024 8:30 pm EDT
The Line: Alabama Crimson Tide -8.5; Over/Under: +155.5
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The Mississippi State Bulldogs will play the Alabama Crimson Tide in a SEC game on Saturday night at Coleman Coliseum in Tuscaloosa, Alabama. Mississippi State has alternated wins and losses over their last five games, while Alabama has won three in a row. Let’s take a look at the betting matchup and the Mississippi State vs Alabama prediction.
Mississippi State Preview
The Mississippi State Bulldogs are 14-7 (3-5) this year after they lost to Ole Miss by a score of 86-82 in their last game. Mississippi State was tied at 39 at halftime, but they allowed 47 points in the second half for the loss. The Bulldogs shot 53.6% from the field and were +13 in rebounding margin in the game. Mississippi State defeated Auburn by a score of 64-58 in the game prior to Ole Miss, but lost to Florida before that. The Bulldogs are scoring 74.5 points per game with 39.4 rebounds per game and 14.9 assists per game, while allowing 66.9 points against per game this season. Tolu Smith is averaging 16.2 points per game, 7.9 rebounds per game, and 1.4 assists per game. Mississippi State is shooting 45% from the field, 68.5% on free throws, and 31.5% on three pointers this year.
Alabama Preview
The Alabama Crimson Tide are 15-6 (7-1) this season after they defeated Georgia by a score of 85-76 in their last game. Alabama trailed 41-27 at the half, but they out scored Georgia 58-35 in the second half for the win. The Crimson Tide shot 53.3% from the field and were -13 in rebounding margin in the game. Alabama has won nine of their last ten games, with the one loss coming against Tennessee. The Crimson Tide are scoring 89.4 points per game with 39.1 rebounds per game and 15.7 assists per game, while giving up 75.6 points against per game this year. Mark Sears is averaging 20.1 points per game, 3.9 rebounds per game, and 4.0 assists per game. Alabama is shooting 48.8% from the field, 78.7% on free throws, and 38.8% on three pointers this season.
Mississippi State vs Alabama Betting Prediction
Alabama comes into this game with a ton of momentum and they have won nine of their last ten contests. The Crimson Tide had a huge second half against Georgia in their last game and they are one of the highest scoring teams in the country. Mississippi State has been a decent team this season, especially at home, but they have lost all four conference road games. Mississippi State is a solid defensive team, but they have allowed 86, 79, and 90 points in their last three road games. Take the over here.
