- Mississippi State (17-8) is a -2.5 point favorite vs Kentucky (16-9)
- Total (Over/Under): 128.5 points
- Watch the game on SEC Network
The Kentucky Wildcats (16-9) visit Humphrey Coliseum to take on the Mississippi State Bulldogs (17-8) on Feb. 15. Tip off is scheduled for 8:30pm EST in Starkville.
Mississippi State is the betting favorite in this game, with the spread sitting at -2.5 (-115).
The Kentucky vs. Mississippi State Over/Under is 128.5 total points.
Bet now on Mississippi State vs Kentucky & all college basketball games with BetMGM
Kentucky vs. Mississippi State Odds, Spread, Over/Under
| Spread | Total (O/U) | Moneyline | |
| Kentucky | +2.5 -105 | O 128.5 -115 | +130 |
| Mississippi State | -2.5 -115 | U 128.5 -105 | -160 |
Kentucky vs Mississippi State Prediction for Today’s Game:
Based on recent trends, the winning team model predicts Mississippi State will win this game with 55.8% confidence.
Kentucky 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.
Both predictions factor in up-to-date player injuries for both Kentucky and Mississippi State, plus offensive & defensive matchups, recent games and key player performances this season.
Bet now on Mississippi State vs Kentucky and all games with BetMGM
Kentucky Basketball Best Bets Today:
- Kentucky has hit the Moneyline in 3 of their last 4 away games (+3.85 Units / 38% ROI)
- Kentucky have covered the Spread in 6 of their last 9 games (+2.70 Units / 27% ROI)
- Kentucky has hit the 1H Moneyline in 2 of their last 4 away games (+1.60 Units / 22% ROI)
Mississippi State Basketball Best Bets Today:
- Mississippi State has hit the 1H Game Total Under in 30 of their last 37 games (+22.30 Units / 55% ROI)
- Mississippi State has hit the Game Total Under in 27 of their last 38 games (+14.90 Units / 36% ROI)
- Mississippi State has hit the Moneyline in 17 of their last 22 games at home (+11.65 Units / 12% ROI)
- Mississippi State has hit the 1H Moneyline in 13 of their last 19 games (+10.00 Units / 29% ROI)
- Mississippi State have covered the Spread in their last 6 games (+6.00 Units / 91% ROI)
Kentucky Basketball Against the Spread Record (ATS)
Kentucky has gone 10-15 against the spread this college basketball season (-6.5 Units / -23.64% ROI).
- 9-9 when betting on the Moneyline for -22.4 Units / -28.55% ROI
- 16-9 when betting the Over for +6.1 Units / 22.18% ROI
- 9-16 when betting the Under for -8.6 Units / -31.27% ROI
Mississippi State Basketball Against the Spread Record (ATS)
Mississippi State has gone 13-12 against the spread this college basketball season (-0.2 Units / -0.73% ROI).
- 11-9 when betting on the Moneyline for +1 Units / 1.43% ROI
- 7-18 when betting the Over for -12.8 Units / -46.55% ROI
- 18-7 when betting the Under for +10.3 Units / 37.45% ROI
Kentucky Offensive Stats & Trends:
Kentucky is shooting 47% (1,642/3,466) since the start of the 2021-22 season — best among SEC Teams; League Avg: 44%
Kentucky has an assist to turnover ratio of 1.4 (439 assists/ 320 TOs) in the first half since the start of the 2021-22 season — best among SEC Teams; League Avg: 1.0
Kentucky is shooting 38% from three (246/653) at home since the start of the 2021-22 season — best among SEC Teams; League Avg: 33%
Kentucky has an assist to turnover ratio of 1.4 (909 assists/ 648 TOs) since the start of the 2021-22 season — best among SEC Teams; League Avg: 1.1
Mississippi State Offensive Stats & Trends:
Mississippi State is shooting 62% from the free throw line (260/417) this season — 2nd lowest among Power Conference teams; League Avg: 72%
Mississippi State is shooting 26% from three (90/353) on the road since the start of the 2021-22 season — lowest among SEC Teams; League Avg: 31%
Mississippi State is shooting 62% from the free throw line (260/417) this season — 5th lowest among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 71%
Mississippi State is shooting 28% from three (128/455) this season — lowest among Power Conference teams; League Avg: 34%
Kentucky Defensive Stats & Trends:
Kentucky has averaged 26.8 defensive rebounds per game (1,502 rebounds/56 games) since the start of the 2021-22 season — tied for 29th best among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 24.4
Kentucky has allowed an average of 1.20 points per shot (1,899 points/1,587 shots) in the second half since the start of the 2021-22 season — tied for 2nd best among SEC Teams; League Avg: 1.26
Kentucky has forced 12.2 turnovers per game (681 turnovers/56 games) since the start of the 2021-22 season — 2nd lowest among SEC Teams; League Avg: 14.0
Kentucky has allowed an average of 1.14 points per shot (3,733 points/3,275 shots) since the start of the 2021-22 season — tied for 2nd best among SEC Teams; League Avg: 1.18
Mississippi State Defensive Stats & Trends:
Mississippi State has averaged 8.5 steals per game (474 steals/56 games) since the start of the 2021-22 season — tied for 14th best among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 6.6
Mississippi State has 205 steals this season — 4th most among Power Conference teams
Mississippi State has 205 steals this season — 2nd most among SEC Teams
Mississippi State has averaged 8.5 steals per game (474 steals/56 games) since the start of the 2021-22 season — 4th best among SEC Teams; League Avg: 7.7
Bet now on Mississippi State vs Kentucky and all games with BetMGM
College Basketball Betting at BetMGM
At BetMGM, you can bet online with updated college basketball betting odds. And with live sports betting, the best online sports betting and mobile sports betting (with the BetMGM Sportsbook app) experiences are at BetMGM.
