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Mississippi State vs Missouri Prediction 2/1/25 College Basketball Picks Today

Missouri (16-4) vs. Mississippi State (16-5)
February 1, 2025 1:00 pm EDT
The Line: Mississippi State -6.5; Over/Under: 149.5
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The Missouri Tigers and Mississippi State Bulldogs meet Saturday in college basketball action at the Humphrey Coliseum. Here’s a Mississippi State vs Missouri Prediction. This article will include a Mississippi State vs Missouri Pick.

Missouri Tigers Betting Preview

The Missouri Tigers beat Ole Miss, lost to Texas, and they play Tennessee, Texas A&M, and Oklahoma next. The Missouri Tigers are averaging 83.2 points on 48.2 percent shooting and allowing 69 points on 42.1 percent shooting. Tamar Bates is averaging 13.5 points and 3 rebounds, while Mark Mitchell is averaging 13.1 points and 1.8 assists. Caleb Grill is the third double-digit scorer and Anthony Robinson II is dishing 3.5 assists. The Missouri Tigers are shooting 37.3 percent from beyond the arc and 71.9 percent from the free throw line. The Missouri Tigers are allowing 33.6 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 32.1 rebounds per game.



Mississippi State Bulldogs Betting Preview

The Mississippi State Bulldogs beat South Carolina, lost to Alabama, and they play Georgia, Florida, and Ole Miss next. The Mississippi State Bulldogs are averaging 80.9 points on 46 percent shooting and allowing 70.4 points on 42.4 percent shooting. Josh Hubbard is averaging 17.3 points and 3 assists, while KeShawn Murphy is averaging 10.8 points and 7.1 rebounds. Claudell Harris Jr. is the third double-digit scorer and Riley Kugel is dishing 1.5 assists. The Mississippi State Bulldogs are shooting 32.1 percent from beyond the arc and 69.6 percent from the free throw line. The Mississippi State Bulldogs are allowing 35.2 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 36 rebounds per game.

Why the Mississippi State Bulldogs will win

  • Missouri has lost each of its last eight games at Humphrey Coliseum.
  • Mississippi State has won each of its last eight home games against Missouri.
  • Mississippi State has won the first half in eight of its last nine games against Missouri.

Why the Missouri Tigers will win

  • Missouri has won each of its last four games when playing with a rest advantage.
  • Mississippi State has lost four of its last five games against AP-ranked opponents.
  • Missouri has won the first half in five of its last six games against the Southeastern Conference.

Total Points Facts

  • Each of the last nine games between Missouri and Mississippi State have produced a total of 141 or fewer points.
  • Each of Missouri’s last six games at Humphrey Coliseum have produced a total of 141 or fewer points.

Mississippi State vs Missouri Injury Report

Missouri will be without Trent Burns due to a foot injury. Mississippi State will be without Kanye Clary due to a leg injury.

Mississippi State vs Missouri Prediction

The Mississippi State Bulldogs are the more talented team and could win comfortably at home, but they’re also 0-6 ATS in their last six games and 3-7 ATS in heir last 10 games. The Missouri Tigers have turned their season around with wins in seven of their last 10 games, and they’ve covered seven of those games as well. Let’s not forget, Missouri beat Florida on the road a couple of weeks ago as a double-digit underdog. Missouri has found its offense and isn’t a team that should be overlooked. I want the points with Missouri on the road.

Randy Chambers's Free Pick: Missouri +6.5

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