Mississippi State vs Auburn Prediction, Odds & Best Bets Today – NCAAB, Mar. 16

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  • Auburn (20-12) is a -7.5 point favorite vs Mississippi State (16-16)
  • Total (Over/Under): 143.5 points
  • Mississippi State / Auburn TV channel: ESPN

The Mississippi State Bulldogs (16-16) visit Bridgestone Arena to take on the Auburn Tigers (20-12) on Mar. 16. Tip off is scheduled for 1:00pm EDT in Nashville, TN.

Auburn is the betting favorite in this game, with the spread sitting at -7.5 (-115).

The Mississippi State vs. Auburn Over/Under is 143.5 total points.

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

SpreadTotal (O/U)Moneyline
Mississippi State+7.5 -105O 143.5 -115+290
Auburn -7.5 -115U 143.5 -105-375

Mississippi State vs Auburn Prediction for Today:

The winning team model predicts Auburn will win this college basketball game with 77.8% confidence, based on game simulations, player injuries, key player performances and recent matchups.

Mississippi State vs Auburn Spread Prediction:

Based on recent against-the-spread trends, the spread model predicts Mississippi State will cover the spread with 52.8% confidence for today’s game.


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  • Mississippi State has hit the Team Total Over in 6 of their last 8 games (+3.70 Units / 41% ROI)
  • Mississippi State has hit the 1H Game Total Under in 17 of their last 29 games (+3.10 Units / 9% ROI)
  • Mississippi State has hit the 1H Moneyline in 18 of their last 33 games (+1.55 Units / 1% ROI)
  • Auburn has hit the 1H Moneyline in 26 of their last 33 games (+16.85 Units / 8% ROI)
  • Auburn have covered the 1H Spread in 22 of their last 34 games (+10.45 Units / 27% ROI)
  • Auburn have covered the Spread in 21 of their last 34 games (+6.70 Units / 18% ROI)
  • Auburn has hit the Moneyline in 21 of their last 29 games (+6.30 Units / 4% ROI)
  • Auburn has hit the Team Total Over in 21 of their last 34 games (+5.95 Units / 15% ROI)

Mississippi State Basketball Against the Spread Record (ATS)

Mississippi State has a 16-16 record against the spread this college basketball season (-1.65 Units / -4.54% ROI).

  • 18-11 when betting on the Moneyline for +4.25 Units / 4.08% ROI
  • 16-17 when betting the Over for -2.7 Units / -7.43% ROI
  • 17-16 when betting the Under for -0.55 Units / -1.52% ROI

Auburn Basketball Against the Spread Record (ATS)

Auburn has a 20-12 record against the spread this college basketball season (+6.8 Units / 19.29% ROI).

  • 20-7 when betting on the Moneyline for +6.3 Units / 4.06% ROI
  • 14-18 when betting the Over for -5.8 Units / -16.45% ROI
  • 18-14 when betting the Under for +2.65 Units / 7.54% ROI

Mississippi State Offensive Stats & Trends:

Mississippi State is shooting 29% from three (341/1,183) since the start of the 2022-23 season — lowest among Power Conference teams; League Avg: 34%

Mississippi State is shooting 65% from the free throw line (271/419) on the road since the start of the 2022-23 season — lowest among SEC Teams; League Avg: 71%

Mississippi State is shooting 67% from the free throw line (750/1,126) since the start of the 2022-23 season — 2nd lowest among Power Conference teams; League Avg: 73%

Mississippi State has averaged 12.8 offensive rebounds per game (717 rebounds/56 games) since the start of the 2022-23 season — 7th best among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 9.6

Auburn Offensive Stats & Trends:

Auburn has averaged 18.0 assists per game (413 assists/23 games) this season — tied for 6th best among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 13.5

Auburn has an assist to turnover ratio of 1.7 (413 assists/ 242 TOs) this season — tied for 8th best among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 1.1

Auburn has averaged 83.4 points per game (1,918 points/23 games) this season — 14th best among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 74.0

Auburn has 384 assists on the road since the start of the 2022-23 season — most among SEC Teams

Mississippi State Defensive Stats & Trends:

Mississippi State has averaged 8.3 steals per game (466 steals/56 games) since the start of the 2022-23 season — tied for 17th best among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 6.6

Mississippi State has averaged 8.3 steals per game (466 steals/56 games) since the start of the 2022-23 season — tied for 2nd best among SEC Teams; League Avg: 7.2

Mississippi State has averaged 8.1 steals per game (179 steals/22 games) this season — 4th best among SEC Teams; League Avg: 7.3

Mississippi State has allowed 60.4 points per game (1,992 points/33 games) at home since the start of the 2022-23 season — 2nd best among SEC Teams; League Avg: 67.3

Auburn Defensive Stats & Trends:

Auburn has allowed opponents to shoot 38% (510/1,348) this season — best among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 44%

Auburn has allowed opponents to shoot 38% (510/1,348) this season — best among SEC Teams; League Avg: 42%

Auburn has averaged 27.5 defensive rebounds per game (633 rebounds/23 games) this season — tied for 18th best among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 24.7

Auburn has allowed opponents to shoot 37% (329/890) this season — best among Power Conference defenses; League Avg: 45%


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