The Mississippi State Bulldogs (20-12, 8-10 SEC) face the Tennessee Volunteers (24-7, 14-4) in Conference Tournament play. Mississippi needed a 10-point victory over LSU to get here. They have a losing Conference record on the season and are expected to lose today. Conversely, Tennessee is one of the better teams in the nation let alone the SEC. Therefore it’s hard to see the volunteers not coming out with a dominant win and advancing to the next round.
But do you think there’s hope for a huge upset today?
Mississippi State vs Tennessee Volunteers Betting Odds
| Team | Spread | Total | MoneyLine |
| Mississippi State | +10 -105 | O 142 -112 | +410 |
| Purdue | -10 -115 | U 142 -108 | -550 |
| **Odds Courtesy of DraftKings** | |||
Mississippi State vs Tennessee Volunteers Game Details
- Fixture: Mississippi State vs Tennessee Volunteers
- Date and Time: March 15, 2024 @ 1:00 pm EST
- Location: Bridgestone Arena, Nashville, Tennessee
Apex Tale of the Tape
| Mississippi State Bulldogs | Vs. | Tennessee Volunteers |
| 20-12 | Record | 24-7 |
| 75.1 | Points Per Game | 80.2 |
| 45.3 | FG% | 44.9 |
| 32.8 | 3PT% | 34.6 |
| 38.6 | Rebounds Per Game | 39.0 |
| 65.3 | Points Allowed Per Game | 67.7 |
| 41.8 | Defensive FG% | 38.5 |
| 29.5 | Defensive 3PT% | 31.4 |
| 74.9 | Defensive FT% | 70.5 |
| 32.7 | Defensive Rebounds Against | 35.4 |
| 1-4 | Last 5 W-L | 4-1 |
| 71.5 | Team Pace | 73.3 |
Key Stats
Mississippi State Bulldogs
Mississippi State is looking to pull off a stunning victory today. Josh Hubbard averages 17.0 points per game on 38.9% shooting from the field. Additionally, Cameron Matthews leads the team in assists at 2.9 per game. However, Deshawn Davis is coming off a 12-point performance against the LSU Tigers. While Hubbard is the main scorer, others will need to step up if they are going to beat the Tennessee Volunteers today.
Tennessee Volunteers
Tennessee looks to continue its strong run of play throughout the season. Tennessee is led by Dalton Knecht. Knecht is a national Player of the Year contender. The leading Tennessee volunteer score averages 21.4 points per game. Additionally, Jonas Aidoo brings down 7.6 rebounds per game. Furthermore, there’s a Zakai Zeigler who gives a 6.0 assist per game boost. This team will look to rebound from their Kentucky Wildcats defeat and should easily handle the Mississippi State Bulldogs.
Injury Report
Mississippi State Bulldogs
- Andrew Taylor – Out
Tennessee Volunteers
- None
Game Prediction
Tennessee is one of the better teams in the nation. Conversely, the Mississippi State Bulldogs do not have the offensive firepower to match the Tennessee Volunteers. Therefore, I expect Tennessee to not only win but also control large portions of this game. Furthermore, the 10-point spread seems low, as I expect them to win comfortably by around 15 to 18 points. Therefore, I am picking them against the spread and going with the Tennessee Volunteers today.
Final Pick
Tennessee Volunteers -10 (-115)
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