- Texas is a -9.5 point favorite vs Mississippi State
- Total (Over/Under): 158.5 points
- Mississippi State / Texas TV channel: SECN
The Mississippi State Bulldogs visit Moody Center to take on the Texas Longhorns on Jan. 3. Tip off is scheduled for 6:00pm EST in Austin, TX.
Texas is the betting favorite in this game, with the spread sitting at -9.5 (-105).
The Mississippi State vs. Texas Over/Under is 158.5 total points.
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Mississippi State vs. Texas Odds, Spread, Over/Under
| Spread | Total (O/U) | Moneyline | |
| Mississippi State | +9.5 -115 | O 158.5 -115 | 340 |
| Texas | -9.5 -105 | U 158.5 -105 | -450 |
Mississippi State vs Texas Prediction for Today:
The winning team model predicts Texas will win this college basketball game with 75.9% confidence, based on game simulations, player injuries, key player performances and recent matchups.
Mississippi State vs Texas Spread Prediction:
Based on recent against-the-spread trends, the spread model predicts Texas will cover the spread with 60.5% confidence for today’s game.
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Mississippi State Basketball Best Bets Today:
- Mississippi State has hit the Game Total Over in 12 of their last 15 away games (+8.70 Units / 53% ROI)
- Mississippi State has hit the 1H Game Total Over in 9 of their last 15 away games (+2.05 Units / 12% ROI)
Texas Basketball Best Bets Today:
- Texas has hit the Game Total Over in 23 of their last 34 games (+10.90 Units / 29% ROI)
- Texas has hit the 1H Moneyline in 18 of their last 34 games (+2.70 Units / 0% ROI)
- Texas has hit the Team Total Over in 19 of their last 34 games (+1.95 Units / 5% ROI)
- Texas has hit the 1H Game Total Over in 11 of their last 20 games at home (+1.80 Units / 8% ROI)
Mississippi State Basketball Against the Spread Record (ATS)
Mississippi State has a 4-9 record against the spread this college basketball season (-5.8 Units / -40.85% ROI).
- 8-5 when betting on the Moneyline for -0.1 Units / -0.01% ROI
- 7-6 when betting the Over for +0.4 Units / 2.8% ROI
- 6-7 when betting the Under for -1.7 Units / -11.89% ROI
Texas Basketball Against the Spread Record (ATS)
Texas has a 7-5 record against the spread this college basketball season (+1.5 Units / 11.36% ROI).
- 7-4 when betting on the Moneyline for +0.3 Units / 0.01% ROI
- 7-5 when betting the Over for +1.5 Units / 11.36% ROI
- 5-7 when betting the Under for -2.7 Units / -20.45% ROI
Mississippi State Offensive Stats & Trends:
Texas averaged 1.49 points per shot (73 points/49 shots) in possessions with at least six passes last season in conference play — best among Big 12 Teams; League Avg: 1.25
Texas had an eFG% of 63% in possessions with at least six passes last season in conference play — best among Big 12 Teams; League Avg: 53%
Texas averaged 4.8 turnovers per game (152 turnovers/32 games) in the second half last season — best among Big 12 Teams; League Avg: 6.2
Texas shot 42% from inside the arc (47/113) on possessions with a ball reversal last season in conference play — lowest among Big 12 Teams; League Avg: 50%
Texas Offensive Stats & Trends:
Mississippi State has averaged 1.11 points per shot (472 points/424 shots) in the first half this season — lowest among SEC Teams; League Avg: 1.33
Mississippi State has averaged 1.26 points per shot (1,039 points/823 shots) this season — lowest among SEC Teams; League Avg: 1.40
Mississippi State is shooting 41% (176/424) in the first half this season — lowest among SEC Teams; League Avg: 48%
Mississippi State shot 68% from the free throw line (472/697) last season — lowest among SEC Teams; League Avg: 74%
Mississippi State Defensive Stats & Trends:
Texas averaged 1.49 points per shot (73 points/49 shots) in possessions with at least six passes last season in conference play — best among Big 12 Teams; League Avg: 1.25
Texas had an eFG% of 63% in possessions with at least six passes last season in conference play — best among Big 12 Teams; League Avg: 53%
Texas averaged 4.8 turnovers per game (152 turnovers/32 games) in the second half last season — best among Big 12 Teams; League Avg: 6.2
Texas shot 42% from inside the arc (47/113) on possessions with a ball reversal last season in conference play — lowest among Big 12 Teams; League Avg: 50%
Texas Defensive Stats & Trends:
Mississippi State has averaged 1.11 points per shot (472 points/424 shots) in the first half this season — lowest among SEC Teams; League Avg: 1.33
Mississippi State has averaged 1.26 points per shot (1,039 points/823 shots) this season — lowest among SEC Teams; League Avg: 1.40
Mississippi State is shooting 41% (176/424) in the first half this season — lowest among SEC Teams; League Avg: 48%
Mississippi State shot 68% from the free throw line (472/697) last season — lowest among SEC Teams; League Avg: 74%
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