South Carolina vs Mississippi State Prediction, Odds & Best Bets Today – NCAAB, Mar. 9

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  • Mississippi State (14-15) is a -5.5 point favorite vs South Carolina (21-9)
  • Total (Over/Under): 133.5 points
  • South Carolina / Mississippi State TV channel: SECN

The South Carolina Gamecocks (21-9) visit Humphrey Coliseum to take on the Mississippi State Bulldogs (14-15) on Mar. 9. Tip off is scheduled for 2:30pm EST in Starkville, MS.

Mississippi State is the betting favorite in this game, with the spread sitting at -5.5 (+100).

The South Carolina vs. Mississippi State Over/Under is 133.5 total points.

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

SpreadTotal (O/U)Moneyline
South Carolina+5.5 -120O 133.5 -115+185
Mississippi State -5.5 +100U 133.5 -105-225

South Carolina vs Mississippi State Prediction for Today:

The winning team model predicts Mississippi State will win this college basketball game with 66.1% 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 South Carolina will cover the spread with 52.6% confidence for today’s game.


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  • South Carolina has hit the Moneyline in 21 of their last 28 games (+19.75 Units / 22% ROI)
  • South Carolina has hit the 1H Moneyline in 23 of their last 30 games (+18.25 Units / 20% ROI)
  • South Carolina have covered the Spread in 18 of their last 26 games (+9.25 Units / 33% ROI)
  • South Carolina have covered the 1H Spread in 20 of their last 30 games (+8.55 Units / 25% ROI)
  • South Carolina has hit the 1H Game Total Under in 9 of their last 11 away games (+6.55 Units / 51% ROI)
  • Mississippi State has hit the Moneyline in 14 of their last 17 games at home (+9.90 Units / 12% ROI)
  • Mississippi State has hit the 1H Moneyline in 15 of their last 21 games at home (+8.65 Units / 5% ROI)
  • Mississippi State have covered the Spread in 12 of their last 21 games at home (+3.20 Units / 14% ROI)
  • Mississippi State has hit the 1H Game Total Under in 12 of their last 21 games at home (+1.75 Units / 7% ROI)
  • Mississippi State have covered the 1H Spread in 12 of their last 21 games at home (+1.70 Units / 7% ROI)

South Carolina Basketball Against the Spread Record (ATS)

South Carolina has a 20-10 record against the spread this college basketball season (+9.05 Units / 27.59% ROI).

  • 21-7 when betting on the Moneyline for +19.75 Units / 22.14% ROI
  • 14-16 when betting the Over for -3.6 Units / -10.91% ROI
  • 16-14 when betting the Under for +0.6 Units / 1.82% ROI

Mississippi State Basketball Against the Spread Record (ATS)

Mississippi State has a 14-15 record against the spread this college basketball season (-2.55 Units / -7.72% ROI).

  • 16-10 when betting on the Moneyline for +1.55 Units / 1.57% ROI
  • 15-15 when betting the Over for -1.5 Units / -4.54% ROI
  • 15-15 when betting the Under for -1.45 Units / -4.4% ROI

South Carolina Offensive Stats & Trends:

South Carolina has averaged 1.17 points per shot (2,308 points/1,979 shots) at home since the start of the 2022-23 season — lowest among SEC Teams; League Avg: 1.29

South Carolina has averaged 1.24 points per shot (1,975 points/1,594 shots) in the second half since the start of the 2022-23 season — lowest among SEC Teams; League Avg: 1.33

South Carolina has averaged 1.18 points per shot (3,801 points/3,229 shots) since the start of the 2022-23 season — lowest among SEC Teams; League Avg: 1.26

South Carolina has averaged 67.9 points per game (2,308 points/34 games) at home since the start of the 2022-23 season — lowest among SEC Teams; League Avg: 76.4

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

South Carolina Defensive Stats & Trends:

South Carolina has averaged 4.8 steals per game (269 steals/56 games) since the start of the 2022-23 season — lowest among SEC Teams; League Avg: 7.2

South Carolina has allowed 29.3 points per game (703 points/24 games) in the first half this season — best among SEC Teams; League Avg: 33.7

South Carolina has allowed 5.7 made three-pointers per game this season — 3rd best among Power Conference defenses; League Avg: 7.7

South Carolina has averaged 4.7 steals per game (112 steals/24 games) this season — lowest among SEC Teams; League Avg: 7.3

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


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