Arkansas vs Mississippi St Prediction, Odds & Best Prop Bets โ€“ NCAAF, Week 9

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Mississippi State wide receiver Jordan Mosley (18) runs a play against Arkansas during an NCAA college football game Saturday, Oct. 21, 2023, in Fayetteville, Ark. (AP Photo/Michael Woods)
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  • The Arkansas is a -7 point favorite vs. Mississippi St
  • The Arkansas vs. Mississippi State Total (Over/Under): 57.5 points
  • TV Channel: SECN

The Arkansas Razorbacks (4-3) visit Davis Wade Stadium at Scott Field to take on the Mississippi State Bulldogs (1-6) on Oct. 26 in Starkville, MS. Kickoff is scheduled for 12:45pm EDT.

Arkansas is a betting favorite in Week 9, with the spread sitting at -7 (-105).

The Arkansas vs. Mississippi State Over/Under is 57.5 total points.

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Arkansas vs. Mississippi State Odds, Spread, Over/Under:

SpreadTotal (O/U)Moneyline
Arkansas-7 -10557.5 -105-275
Mississippi State +7 -11557.5 -115+220

Arkansas vs Mississippi State Prediction:

The winning team model predicts Arkansas will win this game with 69.1% confidence, based on game simulations, offensive & defensive matchups and recent game results.

This winning team prediction factors in up-to-date player injuries for both Arkansas and Mississippi St, key player performances this season and recent team trends.

Arkansas vs Mississippi State Spread Prediction:

Based on recent against-the-spread trends, the model predicts Mississippi State will cover the spread with 51.0% confidence.

This prediction against the spread factors in ATS performances for both teams, opening and current betting lines plus public and sharp money already wagered on this matchup.


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  • Arkansas have covered the 1H Spread in their last 4 away games (+4.00 Units / 93% ROI)
  • Arkansas have covered the Spread in their last 4 away games (+4.00 Units / 91% ROI)
  • Arkansas have covered the 1Q Spread in their last 4 away games (+4.00 Units / 78% ROI)
  • Arkansas has hit the 1H Moneyline in 4 of their last 10 games (+4.00 Units / 12% ROI)
  • Arkansas has hit the Moneyline in 5 of their last 10 games (+3.15 Units / 4% ROI)
  • Mississippi State has hit the Game Total Over in 5 of their last 7 games at home (+2.80 Units / 36% ROI)
  • Mississippi State has hit the 1H Game Total Over in 7 of their last 12 games (+2.45 Units / 18% ROI)
  • Mississippi State has hit the 1Q Game Total Under in 3 of their last 6 games at home (+0.60 Units / 8% ROI)

We’ve highlighted some favorite college football player prop bets for Arkansas players, looking at profitable historical betting trends:

Best Arkansas Player Prop Bets Today

  • Tyrone Broden has hit the Receiving Yards Over in his last game (+1.00 Units / 87% ROI)

Top NCAAF player prop bets for Mississippi State players, looking at profitable historical betting trends:

Best Mississippi State Player Prop Best Bets Today

  • Kevin Coleman Jr. has hit the Receiving Yards Over in his last game (+1.00 Units / 83% ROI)
  • Johnnie Daniels has hit the Rushing Yards Under in his last game (+1.00 Units / 83% ROI)

Arkansas Against the Spread (ATS) Record

Arkansas is 5-2 against the spread this college football season (+2.8 Units / 36.36% ROI).

  • Arkansas is 3-3 when betting on the Moneyline for +3.2 Units / 12.8% ROI
  • Arkansas is 3-4 when betting the Over for -1.4 Units / -18.18% ROI
  • Arkansas is 4-3 when betting the Under for +0.7 Units / 9.09% ROI

Mississippi State Against the Spread (ATS) Record

Mississippi St is 4-3 against the spread this college football season (+0.65 Units / 8.39% ROI).

  • Mississippi State is 0-4 when betting on the Moneyline for -7.25 Units / -100% ROI
  • Mississippi State is 5-2 when betting the Over for +2.8 Units / 36.36% ROI
  • Mississippi State is 2-5 when betting the Under for -3.5 Units / -45.45% ROI

Arkansas: Keys to the Game vs. Mississippi State

Arkansas is 1-7 (.125) when allowing 5 or more explosive passes since the 2023 season– worst among Power Conference Teams; Average: .487

Arkansas is 2-10 (.167) when allowing an average of more than 5 yards on first down plays since the 2023 season– T-worst among Power Conference Teams; Average: .497

Arkansas is undefeated (5-0) when allowing less than 3 sacks since the 2023 season– best among Power Conference Teams; Average: .708

Arkansas is 1-9 (.100) when allowing 7 or more explosive plays since the 2023 season– 6th-worst in FBS; Average: .417

Mississippi State: Keys to the Game vs. Arkansas

Mississippi State is 2-6 (.250) when allowing 5 or more explosive passes since the 2023 season– T-4th-worst among Power Conference Teams; Average: .487

Mississippi State is 2-12 (.143) when averaging less than 5 yards per rush since the 2023 season– T-3rd-worst among Power Conference Teams; Average: .497

Mississippi State is 1-8 (.111) when throwing at least 1 interception since the 2023 season– T-4th-worst among Power Conference Teams; Average: .444

Mississippi State is 1-12 (.077) when allowing 120 or more rushing yards since the 2023 season– T-6th-worst in FBS; Average: .383

Matchup Notes for Arkansas vs. Mississippi State

Mississippi State has 336 receptions in 19 games (just 17.7 per game) since the 2023 season — 5th-worst among SEC skill players. Arkansas’s defense has allowed just 17.1 receptions per game since the 2023 season — T-3rd-best among SEC defenses.

Mississippi State has 336 receptions in 19 games (just 17.7 per game) since the 2023 season — 5th-worst among SEC skill players. Arkansas’s defense has allowed just 17.1 receptions per game since the 2023 season — T-23rd-best among FBS defenses.

Mississippi State’s WRs has gained 1,396 yards on 94 receptions (14.9 YPR) this season — T-24th-best among FBS WRs. Arkansas’s defense has allowed just 11.9 Yards Per Reception to WRs this season — 33rd-best among FBS defenses.

Arkansas’s WRs has averaged just 12.5 yards after the catch since the 2023 season — worst among SEC WRs. Mississippi State’s defense has allowed just 11.9 RAC to WRs since the 2023 season — T-24th-best among FBS defenses.

Arkansas’s offense has thrown for 1,951 passing yards in 7 games (278.7 YPG) this season — 26th-best among FBS offenses. Mississippi State’s defense has allowed 257.1 passing yards per game this season — worst among SEC defenses.

Arkansas’s offense has thrown for 1,951 passing yards in 7 games (278.7 YPG) this season — 26th-best among FBS offenses. Mississippi State’s defense has allowed 257.1 passing yards per game this season — 23rd-worst among FBS defenses.

Arkansas Offensive Stats & Trends

Arkansas Skill Players have just one touchdown on 7 receptions in the Red Zone this season– 3rd-worst Receptions Per TD among Power Conference Teams; Average: 2.1

Arkansas WRs have averaged 25.7 yards per reception (385 yards/15 catches) on 3rd and long this season– 4th-best among FBS Teams; Average: 14.7

Arkansas RBs have rushed for 6 TDs in the 1st quarter this season– T-most among FBS Teams

Arkansas’s WRs has averaged just 12.5 yards after the catch since the 2023 season — worst among SEC WRs. Mississippi State’s defense has allowed just 11.9 RAC to WRs since the 2023 season — T-24th-best among FBS defenses.

Arkansas TEs have averaged 22.7 yards per reception (250 yards/11 catches) in the 4th quarter since the 2023 season– best among Power Conference Teams; Average: 11.7

Mississippi State Offensive Stats & Trends

Mississippi State has 336 receptions in 19 games (just 17.7 per game) since the 2023 season — 5th-worst among SEC skill players. Arkansas’s defense has allowed just 17.1 receptions per game since the 2023 season — T-3rd-best among SEC defenses.

Mississippi State TEs have no touchdowns on 26 receptions this season– worst Receptions Per TD among SEC Teams; Average: 10.7

Mississippi State QBs have fumbled 4 times in the 4th quarter this season– 3rd-most among FBS Teams

Mississippi State TEs have just one touchdown on 41 receptions since the 2023 season– worst Receptions Per TD among Power Conference Teams; Average: 9.5

Mississippi State has 336 receptions in 19 games (just 17.7 per game) since the 2023 season — 5th-worst among SEC skill players. Arkansas’s defense has allowed just 17.1 receptions per game since the 2023 season — T-23rd-best among FBS defenses.

Arkansas Razorbacks Defensive Stats & Trends

Arkansas has not tackled opponents for a loss on any of 21 rushing attempts in the Red Zone this season– worst in FBS; Average: 16%.

Arkansas has not tackled opponents for a loss on any of 14 rushing attempts on 3rd and short this season– T-worst in the SEC; Average: 12%.

Arkansas has tackled opponents for a loss on just 1 of 49 rushing attempts (2% TFL%) on 3rd and short since the 2023 season– worst in the SEC; Average: 11%.

Arkansas has no interceptions and 18 TD passes allowed in the Red Zone since the 2023 season– T-worst in FBS; Average: 9.8

Arkansas has not tackled opponents for a loss on any of 21 rushing attempts in the Red Zone this season– worst among Power Conference Teams; Average: 16%.

Mississippi State Bulldogs Defensive Stats & Trends

Mississippi State has sacked opposing QBs on just 2% of pass attempts (5/218) this season– worst in the SEC; Average: 8%

Mississippi State has allowed 195.4 yards from scrimmage per game to RBs this season– worst in the SEC; Average: 118.5

Mississippi State has averaged a sack every 43.6 pass attempts (218 Pass Attempts/5 Sacks) this season– worst in the SEC; Average: 11.9

Mississippi State has allowed opponents to catch 158 of 217 passes (73% Reception Pct) this season– worst in the SEC; Average: 61%

Mississippi State has allowed rushes of 10 or more yards on 5 of 9 carries (56%) on 3rd and long this season– worst in the SEC; Average: 13%


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