Mississippi State vs. Kentucky: How to Watch, Channel, Prediction, Odds - Jan 11
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.
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
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
Learn more about the Mississippi State Bulldogs vs. the Kentucky Wildcats game on FOX Sports!
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.
Mississippi State vs. Kentucky: Recent Results
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
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
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 |
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