Mississippi State vs Kentucky Prediction, Odds & Best Bets Today – NCAAB, Jan. 10

Kentucky head coach Mark Pope gives instructions during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game against Clemson Tuesday, Dec. 3, 2024, in Clemson, S.C. (AP Photo/Artie Walker Jr.)
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  • Kentucky is a -10.5 point favorite vs Mississippi State
  • Total (Over/Under): 154.5 points
  • Mississippi State / Kentucky TV channel: SECN

The Mississippi State Bulldogs visit Rupp Arena to take on the Kentucky Wildcats on Jan. 10. Tip off is scheduled for 8:30pm EST in Lexington, KY.

Kentucky is the betting favorite in this game, with the spread sitting at -10.5 (-110).

The Mississippi State vs. Kentucky Over/Under is 154.5 total points.

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

SpreadTotal (O/U)Moneyline
Mississippi State+10.5 -110O 154.5 -110450
Kentucky -10.5 -110U 154.5 -110-625

Mississippi State vs Kentucky Prediction for Today:

The winning team model predicts Kentucky will win this college basketball game with 77.6% confidence, based on game simulations, player injuries, key player performances and recent matchups.

Mississippi State vs Kentucky Spread Prediction:

Based on recent against-the-spread trends, the spread model predicts Kentucky will cover the spread with 61.8% confidence for today’s game.


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  • Mississippi State has hit the Game Total Over in 13 of their last 15 away games (+10.80 Units / 65% ROI)
  • Mississippi State has hit the 1H Game Total Over in 10 of their last 15 away games (+4.20 Units / 24% ROI)
  • Kentucky has hit the 1H Game Total Under in 16 of their last 24 games at home (+6.90 Units / 25% ROI)
  • Kentucky has hit the Game Total Under in 14 of their last 24 games at home (+3.00 Units / 11% ROI)
  • Kentucky have covered the Spread in 13 of their last 24 games at home (+0.90 Units / 3% ROI)
  • Kentucky has hit the Team Total Under in 13 of their last 24 games at home (+0.60 Units / 2% ROI)

Mississippi State Basketball Against the Spread Record (ATS)

Mississippi State has a 6-9 record against the spread this college basketball season (-3.8 Units / -23.24% ROI).

  • 10-5 when betting on the Moneyline for +4.6 Units / 0.63% ROI
  • 8-7 when betting the Over for +0.3 Units / 1.82% ROI
  • 7-8 when betting the Under for -1.8 Units / -10.91% ROI

Kentucky Basketball Against the Spread Record (ATS)

Kentucky has a 6-9 record against the spread this college basketball season (-3.9 Units / -23.64% ROI).

  • 8-6 when betting on the Moneyline for -8.15 Units / -0.63% ROI
  • 6-9 when betting the Over for -3.9 Units / -23.64% ROI
  • 9-6 when betting the Under for +2.4 Units / 14.55% ROI

Mississippi State Offensive Stats & Trends:

Kentucky allowed 79.6 points per game (2,389 points/30 games) last season — tied for 12th highest among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 72.0

Kentucky averaged 28.2 defensive rebounds per game (847 rebounds/30 games) last season — tied for 12th best among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 24.5

Kentucky allowed 9.0 made three-pointers per game last season — tied for 14th highest among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 7.3

Kentucky has averaged 27.6 defensive rebounds per game (414 rebounds/15 games) this season — tied for 35th best among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 24.6

Kentucky Offensive Stats & Trends:

Mississippi State has averaged 29.0 defensive rebounds per game (435 rebounds/15 games) this season — tied for 17th best among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 24.6

Mississippi State allowed 9.8 made three-pointers per game last season — highest among Power Conference defenses; League Avg: 8.0

Mississippi State has allowed opponents to shoot 30% from three (115/384) this season — 26th best among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 33%

Mississippi State has allowed 9.3 made three-pointers per game since the start of the 2024-25 season — 2nd highest among Power Conference defenses; League Avg: 8.2

Mississippi State Defensive Stats & Trends:

Kentucky allowed 79.6 points per game (2,389 points/30 games) last season — tied for 12th highest among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 72.0

Kentucky averaged 28.2 defensive rebounds per game (847 rebounds/30 games) last season — tied for 12th best among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 24.5

Kentucky allowed 9.0 made three-pointers per game last season — tied for 14th highest among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 7.3

Kentucky has averaged 27.6 defensive rebounds per game (414 rebounds/15 games) this season — tied for 35th best among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 24.6

Kentucky Defensive Stats & Trends:

Mississippi State has averaged 29.0 defensive rebounds per game (435 rebounds/15 games) this season — tied for 17th best among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 24.6

Mississippi State allowed 9.8 made three-pointers per game last season — highest among Power Conference defenses; League Avg: 8.0

Mississippi State has allowed opponents to shoot 30% from three (115/384) this season — 26th best among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 33%

Mississippi State has allowed 9.3 made three-pointers per game since the start of the 2024-25 season — 2nd highest among Power Conference defenses; League Avg: 8.2


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