Mississippi State vs Vanderbilt Prediction, Odds & Best Bets Today – NCAAB, Jan. 7

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  • Mississippi State is a -1.5 point favorite vs Vanderbilt
  • Total (Over/Under): 154.5 points
  • Mississippi State / Vanderbilt TV channel: ESPNU

The Mississippi State Bulldogs visit Memorial Gym to take on the Vanderbilt Commodores on Jan. 7. Tip off is scheduled for 9:00pm EST in Nashville, TN.

Mississippi State is the betting favorite in this game, with the spread sitting at -1.5 (-110).

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

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

SpreadTotal (O/U)Moneyline
Mississippi State-1.5 -110O 154.5 -110-115
Vanderbilt +1.5 -110U 154.5 -110-105

Mississippi State vs Vanderbilt Prediction for Today:

The winning team model predicts Mississippi State will win this college basketball game with 78.8% confidence, based on game simulations, player injuries, key player performances and recent matchups.

Mississippi State vs Vanderbilt Spread Prediction:

Based on recent against-the-spread trends, the spread model predicts Mississippi State will cover the spread with 57.4% confidence for today’s game.


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  • Mississippi State has hit the Moneyline in 23 of their last 35 games (+9.10 Units / 1% ROI)
  • Mississippi State has hit the Team Total Over in 9 of their last 14 away games (+3.25 Units / 20% ROI)
  • Mississippi State has hit the Game Total Under in 8 of their last 14 away games (+1.40 Units / 9% ROI)
  • Mississippi State have covered the Spread in 8 of their last 14 away games (+1.35 Units / 9% ROI)
  • Vanderbilt has hit the Moneyline in 12 of their last 18 games at home (+10.05 Units / 1% ROI)
  • Vanderbilt has hit the 1H Moneyline in 18 of their last 32 games (+9.15 Units / 1% ROI)
  • Vanderbilt have covered the Spread in 20 of their last 32 games (+7.95 Units / 23% ROI)
  • Vanderbilt has hit the 1H Game Total Under in 18 of their last 32 games (+1.80 Units / 5% ROI)
  • Vanderbilt has hit the Team Total Over in 18 of their last 32 games (+1.65 Units / 4% ROI)

Mississippi State Basketball Against the Spread Record (ATS)

Mississippi State has a 8-6 record against the spread this college basketball season (+1.5 Units / 9.74% ROI).

  • 13-1 when betting on the Moneyline for +9.1 Units / 1.23% ROI
  • 7-7 when betting the Over for -0.75 Units / -4.87% ROI
  • 7-7 when betting the Under for -0.75 Units / -4.87% ROI

Vanderbilt Basketball Against the Spread Record (ATS)

Vanderbilt has a 11-3 record against the spread this college basketball season (+7.7 Units / 50% ROI).

  • 13-1 when betting on the Moneyline for +11.25 Units / 1.16% ROI
  • 7-7 when betting the Over for -0.7 Units / -4.55% ROI
  • 7-7 when betting the Under for -0.7 Units / -4.55% ROI

Mississippi State Offensive Stats & Trends:

Mississippi State has an assist to turnover ratio of 1.9 (247 assists/ 133 TOs) this season — tied for 5th best among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 1.2

Mississippi State has an assist to turnover ratio of 1.9 (247 assists/ 133 TOs) this season — tied for 5th best among Power Conference teams; League Avg: 1.4

Mississippi State is shooting 68% from the free throw line (663/973) since the start of the 2023-24 season — lowest among SEC Teams; League Avg: 73%

Mississippi State is shooting 48% (430/904) this season — tied for 36th best among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 45%

Vanderbilt Offensive Stats & Trends:

Vanderbilt shot 28% from three (201/712) last season — lowest among Power Conference teams; League Avg: 35%

Vanderbilt is shooting 31% from three (223/713) at home since the start of the 2023-24 season — lowest among SEC Teams; League Avg: 35%

Vanderbilt shot 28% from three (201/712) last season — 3rd lowest among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 34%

Vanderbilt is shooting 30% from three (323/1,078) since the start of the 2023-24 season — tied for lowest among Power Conference teams; League Avg: 35%

Mississippi State Defensive Stats & Trends:

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

Mississippi State has averaged 10.4 steals per game (145 steals/14 games) this season — tied for 8th best among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 7.2

Mississippi State has averaged 8.7 steals per game (401 steals/46 games) since the start of the 2023-24 season — tied for 20th best among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 6.8

Mississippi State has 401 steals since the start of the 2023-24 season — most among SEC Teams

Vanderbilt Defensive Stats & Trends:

Vanderbilt has allowed opponents to shoot 36% from three (362/1,001) since the start of the 2023-24 season — highest among SEC Teams; League Avg: 32%

Vanderbilt has averaged 10.7 steals per game (150 steals/14 games) this season — best among Power Conference teams; League Avg: 7.3

Vanderbilt has averaged 10.7 steals per game (150 steals/14 games) this season — 3rd best among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 7.2

Vanderbilt averaged 6.1 steals per game (190 steals/31 games) last season — 3rd lowest among SEC Teams; League Avg: 6.9


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Chase Kiddy is a writer for BetMGM and co-host of The Lion's Edge, an NFL and college football podcast available on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, and everywhere else. He has also written for a number of print and online outlets, including the Richmond Times-Dispatch, Washington Post, Daily News-Record, and HERO Sports. His first novel, Cave Paintings, is in development.