Mississippi State vs. Kentucky: How to Watch, Channel, Prediction, Odds - Jan 11

Mississippi State vs. Kentucky: How to Watch, Channel, Prediction, Odds - Jan 11

Updated Jan. 11, 2025 1:28 a.m. ET
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The No. 14 Mississippi State Bulldogs (14-1, 2-0 SEC) aim to extend an eight-game winning streak when they host the No. 6 Kentucky Wildcats (12-3, 1-1 SEC) at 8:30 PM ET on Saturday, January 11, 2025 at Humphrey Coliseum. The contest airs on SEC Network.

The Bulldogs are a 6-point favorite against the Wildcats when the Bulldogs and the Wildcats square off. The game features a point total of 160.5.

Continue scrolling to get the details before wagering on the Mississippi State-Kentucky clash.

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Mississippi State vs. Kentucky How to Watch & Odds

  • When: Saturday, January 11, 2025 at 8:30 PM ET
  • Where: Humphrey Coliseum in Starkville, Mississippi
  • How to watch on TV: SEC Network
  • Live boxscore on FOX Sports
Bulldogs vs Wildcats Betting Information
Favorite Spread Favorite Spread Odds Underdog Spread Odds Total Over Total Odds Under Total Odds Favorite Moneyline Underdog Moneyline
Bulldogs -6 -110 -110 160.5 -110 -110 -205 +170

Mississippi State vs. Kentucky Prediction

  • Pick ATS: Kentucky (+6)
  • Pick OU: Under (160.5)
  • Prediction: Mississippi State 80, Kentucky 77

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Mississippi State vs. Kentucky Betting Insights

Betting Line Implied Predictions

  • Based on the spread and over/under, the implied score for the encounter is Bulldogs 83, Wildcats 77.
  • The Bulldogs have a 67.2% chance to win this contest per the moneyline's implied probability.
  • The Wildcats sit with a 37.0% implied probability to win.

Key Spread Facts

  • Mississippi State has covered nine times in 15 matchups with a spread this season.
  • Kentucky has won seven games against the spread this year, while failing to cover or pushing eight times.
  • When playing as at least 6-point favorites this season, Mississippi State has an ATS record of 6-6.
  • Kentucky has been an underdog by 6 points or more once this season, and covered the spread.

Key Total Facts

  • Four times so far this season, the Bulldogs and their opponent have combined for more than 160.5 points.
  • So far this season, eight Wildcats games have featured over 160.5 points scored.
  • These two teams score a combined average of 172.3 points per game, higher than the total for this matchup by 11.8 points.

Key Moneyline Facts

  • Mississippi State is 13-1 in games when it was listed as the moneyline favorite (winning 92.9%).
  • Kentucky has won both games it has played as underdogs this season.
  • In games it has played as a moneyline favorite with odds of -205 or shorter, Mississippi State has a record of 10-1 (90.9% win percentage).
  • Kentucky has played as an underdog of +170 or more twice this season and won both games.
Sun 1:30 AM
SECN
NCAA BK
SPREAD
TO WIN
TOTAL
6
Kentucky Wildcats
UK
14
Mississippi State Bulldogs
MSST

Mississippi State vs. Kentucky: Recent Results

Bulldogs vs Wildcats Recent Games
Date Favorite Spread Total Favorite Moneyline Underdog Moneyline Result
2/27/2024 Bulldogs -4.5 156.5 -198 +164 91-89 UK
1/17/2024 Wildcats -6.5 156 -290 +235 90-77 UK

Mississippi State vs. Kentucky: 2024-25 Stats Comparison

Mississippi State Kentucky
Points Scored Per Game (Rank) 83.5 (28) 88.8 (3)
Points Allowed (Rank) 66.5 (61) 73.9 (250)
Rebounds (Rank) 12.0 (20) 10.1 (108)
3pt Made (Rank) 8.7 (98) 9.8 (40)
Assists (Rank) 17.3 (24) 18.4 (12)
Turnovers (Rank) 9.2 (15) 9.0 (7)

Mississippi State 2024-25 Key Players

Bulldogs Leaders
Name GP PTS REB ASST STL BLK 3PM
Josh Hubbard 15 17.1 2.1 3.3 0.9 0.1 3.1
Claudell Harris Jr. 15 11.1 3.3 1.5 1.1 0.1 2.5
KeShawn Murphy 15 9.9 7.7 2.1 1.1 1.3 0.3
Riley Kugel 15 9.7 3.1 1.5 0.8 0.1 0.9
RJ Melendez 15 8.7 3.7 0.9 1.4 0.3 0.9

Kentucky 2024-25 Key Players

Wildcats Leaders
Name GP PTS REB ASST STL BLK 3PM
Otega Oweh 15 15.7 3.9 1.5 1.6 0.4 0.9
Lamont Butler 13 14.2 3.1 4.3 1.8 0.2 1.2
Koby Brea 15 12.3 3.3 0.9 0.2 0.4 3.1
Jaxson Robinson 15 11.6 3.7 1.7 0.7 0.6 1.9
Andrew Carr 15 11.1 5.9 2.6 0.7 0.7 0.5

FOX Sports created this story using technology provided by Data Skrive and data from Sportradar.

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