South Carolina vs Mississippi State Prediction, Odds & Best Bets Today – NCAAB, Jan. 4

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  • Mississippi State is a -10.5 point favorite vs South Carolina
  • Total (Over/Under): 143.5 points
  • South Carolina / Mississippi State TV channel: SECN

The South Carolina Gamecocks visit Humphrey Coliseum to take on the Mississippi State Bulldogs on Jan. 4. Tip off is scheduled for 2:00pm EST in Starkville, MS.

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

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

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South Carolina vs. Mississippi State Odds, Spread, Over/Under

SpreadTotal (O/U)Moneyline
South Carolina+10.5 -110O 143.5 -110+450
Mississippi State -10.5 -110U 143.5 -110-650

South Carolina vs Mississippi State Prediction for Today:

The winning team model predicts Mississippi State will win this college basketball game with 80.0% confidence, based on game simulations, player injuries, key player performances and recent matchups.

South Carolina vs Mississippi State Spread Prediction:

Based on recent against-the-spread trends, the spread model predicts Mississippi State will cover the spread with 56.8% confidence for today’s game.


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  • South Carolina has hit the Moneyline in 9 of their last 13 away games (+14.25 Units / 95% ROI)
  • South Carolina has hit the 1H Moneyline in 7 of their last 13 away games (+4.80 Units / 34% ROI)
  • South Carolina have covered the Spread in 9 of their last 13 away games (+4.60 Units / 32% ROI)
  • South Carolina has hit the Team Total Over in 9 of their last 13 away games (+4.46 Units / 30% ROI)
  • South Carolina have covered the 1H Spread in 9 of their last 13 away games (+4.35 Units / 29% ROI)
  • Mississippi State has hit the Moneyline in 22 of their last 35 games (+6.65 Units / 1% ROI)
  • Mississippi State has hit the Game Total Over in 11 of their last 20 games at home (+1.10 Units / 5% ROI)
  • Mississippi State has hit the Team Total Under in 11 of their last 20 games at home (+0.71 Units / 3% ROI)

South Carolina Basketball Against the Spread Record (ATS)

South Carolina has a 6-7 record against the spread this college basketball season (-1.7 Units / -11.89% ROI).

  • 10-3 when betting on the Moneyline for -8.95 Units / -4.24% ROI
  • 6-7 when betting the Over for -1.8 Units / -12.5% ROI
  • 7-6 when betting the Under for +0.4 Units / 2.82% ROI

Mississippi State Basketball Against the Spread Record (ATS)

Mississippi State has a 7-6 record against the spread this college basketball season (+0.5 Units / 3.5% ROI).

  • 12-1 when betting on the Moneyline for +8.1 Units / 1.1% ROI
  • 7-6 when betting the Over for +0.35 Units / 2.45% ROI
  • 6-7 when betting the Under for -1.75 Units / -12.24% ROI

South Carolina Offensive Stats & Trends:

South Carolina has averaged 33.9 points per game (441 points/13 games) in the first half this season — lowest among SEC Teams; League Avg: 39.8

South Carolina has 25.5 free throw attempts per game this season — 4th best among Power Conference teams; League Avg: 20.8

South Carolina averaged 9.9 turnovers per game (335 turnovers/34 games) last season — tied for 34th best among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 11.6

South Carolina averaged 36.9 points per game (1,217 points/33 games) in the second half last season — lowest among SEC Teams; League Avg: 40.4

Mississippi State Offensive Stats & Trends:

Mississippi State has an assist to turnover ratio of 1.9 (229 assists/ 123 TOs) this season — tied for 5th best among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 1.2

Mississippi State is shooting 68% from the free throw line (454/665) at home since the start of the 2023-24 season — lowest among SEC Teams; League Avg: 73%

Mississippi State has an assist to turnover ratio of 1.9 (229 assists/ 123 TOs) this season — 5th best among Power Conference teams; League Avg: 1.4

Mississippi State has averaged 9.5 turnovers per game (123 turnovers/13 games) this season — tied for 13th best among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 12.1

South Carolina Defensive Stats & Trends:

South Carolina averaged 4.7 steals per game (160 steals/34 games) last season — lowest among SEC Teams; League Avg: 6.9

South Carolina has averaged 5.2 steals per game (157 steals/30 games) at home since the start of the 2023-24 season — lowest among SEC Teams; League Avg: 7.7

South Carolina has averaged 4.8 steals per game (224 steals/47 games) since the start of the 2023-24 season — lowest among SEC Teams; League Avg: 7.3

South Carolina forced 9.6 turnovers per game (328 turnovers/34 games) last season — lowest among SEC Teams; League Avg: 11.8

Mississippi State Defensive Stats & Trends:

Mississippi State has averaged 10.4 steals per game (135 steals/13 games) this season — tied for 5th best among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 7.2

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 averaged 8.0 steals per game (256 steals/32 games) last season — tied for 2nd best among SEC Teams; League Avg: 6.9

Mississippi State has averaged 10.4 steals per game (135 steals/13 games) this season — 2nd best among Power Conference teams; League Avg: 7.4


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