Mississippi State vs Arkansas Prediction, Odds & Best Bets Today – NCAAB, Mar. 8

Arkansas head coach John Calipari reacts during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game against Illinois, Thursday, Nov. 28, 2024, in Kansas City, Mo. (AP Photo/Charlie Riedel)
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  • Mississippi State is a -1.5 point favorite vs Arkansas
  • Total (Over/Under): 148.5 points
  • Mississippi State / Arkansas TV channel: SECN

The Mississippi State Bulldogs visit Bud Walton Arena to take on the Arkansas Razorbacks on Mar. 8. Tip off is scheduled for 12:00pm EST in Fayetteville, AR, AR, USA.

Mississippi State is the betting favorite in this game, with the spread sitting at -1.5 (-102).

The Mississippi State vs. Arkansas Over/Under is 148.5 total points.

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

SpreadTotal (O/U)Moneyline
Mississippi State-1.5 -102O 148.5 -105-110
Arkansas +1.5 -118U 148.5 -115-110

Mississippi State vs Arkansas Prediction for Today:

The winning team model predicts Mississippi State will win this college basketball game with 73.9% confidence, based on game simulations, player injuries, key player performances and recent matchups.

Mississippi State vs Arkansas Spread Prediction:

Based on recent against-the-spread trends, the spread model predicts Mississippi State will cover the spread with 52.2% confidence for today’s game.


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  • Mississippi State has hit the Moneyline in 9 of their last 14 away games (+6.70 Units / 30% ROI)
  • Mississippi State has hit the 1H Moneyline in 8 of their last 14 away games (+3.60 Units / 19% ROI)
  • Mississippi State have covered the Spread in 9 of their last 14 away games (+3.50 Units / 23% ROI)
  • Mississippi State have covered the 1H Spread in 9 of their last 14 away games (+3.30 Units / 20% ROI)
  • Mississippi State has hit the Game Total Under in 8 of their last 14 away games (+1.35 Units / 9% ROI)
  • Arkansas has hit the Moneyline in 20 of their last 33 games (+12.40 Units / 2% ROI)
  • Arkansas has hit the Game Total Under in 12 of their last 20 games at home (+3.20 Units / 15% ROI)
  • Arkansas has hit the Team Total Under in 19 of their last 33 games (+2.90 Units / 8% ROI)

Mississippi State Basketball Against the Spread Record (ATS)

Mississippi State has a 13-17 record against the spread this college basketball season (-5.6 Units / -16.97% ROI).

  • 20-10 when betting on the Moneyline for +1.5 Units / 0.19% ROI
  • 18-12 when betting the Over for +4.75 Units / 14.39% ROI
  • 12-18 when betting the Under for -7.85 Units / -23.79% ROI

Arkansas Basketball Against the Spread Record (ATS)

Arkansas has a 14-14 record against the spread this college basketball season (-1.3 Units / -3.96% ROI).

  • 19-11 when betting on the Moneyline for +13.4 Units / 2.01% ROI
  • 12-18 when betting the Over for -7.85 Units / -23.79% ROI
  • 18-12 when betting the Under for +4.75 Units / 14.39% ROI

Mississippi State Offensive Stats & Trends:

Mississippi State is shooting 68% from the free throw line (312/457) on the road since the start of the 2023-24 season — lowest among SEC Teams; League Avg: 73%

Mississippi State is shooting 31% from three (245/790) this season — tied for 20th lowest among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 34%

Mississippi State is shooting 69% from the free throw line (895/1,302) since the start of the 2023-24 season — lowest among SEC Teams; League Avg: 73%

Mississippi State averaged 12.5 offensive rebounds per game (401 rebounds/32 games) last season — tied for 21st best among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 9.8

Arkansas Offensive Stats & Trends:

Arkansas averaged 46% free throw attempts for every field goal attempt (815 free throw attempts/1,789 field goal attempts) last season — highest among Power Conference teams; League Avg: 33%

Arkansas had 26.3 free throw attempts per game last season — 2nd best among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 19.2

Arkansas had 26.3 free throw attempts per game last season — best among Power Conference teams; League Avg: 19.6

Arkansas averaged 46% free throw attempts for every field goal attempt (815 free throw attempts/1,789 field goal attempts) last season — highest among SEC Teams; League Avg: 36%

Mississippi State Defensive Stats & Trends:

Mississippi State has averaged 9.3 steals per game (278 steals/30 games) this season — tied for 3rd best among Power Conference teams; League Avg: 6.9

Mississippi State has averaged 8.6 steals per game (534 steals/62 games) since the start of the 2023-24 season — 5th best among Power Conference teams; League Avg: 6.8

Mississippi State has allowed 10.3 made three-pointers per game this season — highest among Power Conference defenses; League Avg: 8.0

Mississippi State averaged 8.0 steals per game (256 steals/32 games) last season — tied for 44th best among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 6.7

Arkansas Defensive Stats & Trends:

Arkansas has averaged 26.4 defensive rebounds per game (792 rebounds/30 games) this season — tied for 41st best among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 24.1

Arkansas averaged 5.9 steals per game (184 steals/31 games) last season — 2nd lowest among SEC Teams; League Avg: 6.9

Arkansas has averaged 6.8 steals per game (416 steals/61 games) since the start of the 2023-24 season — tied for 3rd lowest among SEC Teams; League Avg: 7.3

Arkansas has averaged 7.2 steals per game (173 steals/24 games) on the road since the start of the 2023-24 season — 4th best among SEC Teams; League Avg: 6.7


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