The 22nd-ranked Mississippi State Bulldogs (15-4, 3-3 SEC) will be at Coleman Coliseum to go head-to-head against the Alabama Crimson Tide (12-7, 3-3 SEC) in a SEC matchup. The game can be seen on SEC Network at 8:30 p.m. ET on Tuesday, January 29, 2019.
Mississippi State Bulldogs vs. Alabama Crimson Tide Betting Odds
In their last outing, the Crimson Tide were beaten by the Baylor Bears, 73-68, while the Bulldogs beat the 16th-ranked Auburn Tigers, 92-84.
The Bulldogs forced 19 turnovers and held the Tigers to an offensive rebounding percentage of 24.0 (below their season average of 38.8). Alabama, on the other hand, had a better effective field goal percentage (0.553 vs. 0.493). Kira Lewis Jr. played a pivotal role for Alabama with 15 points, six assists and five rebounds. Lamar Peters had a good outing for Mississippi State, finishing with 16 points and 10 assists.
This was a highly competitive series last year, as the teams split their two games last season. In the most recent game, the Bulldogs won 67-63. The Bulldogs’ offensive rebounding percentage was their largest advantage over the Crimson Tide. Mississippi State had a rate of 33.3, while Alabama posted a mark of 25.7. This will be the first matchup of the year between these two teams.
Alabama appears to have an advantage on the offensive glass in this contest. The Crimson Tide rank 36th in offensive rebounding percentage (34.4 percent), while Mississippi State ranks 202nd in defensive rebounding percentage (71.4 percent).
Mississippi State Bulldogs vs. Alabama Crimson Tide ATS Pick
College Basketball Prediction: SU Winner – Mississippi State, ATS Winner – Alabama, O/U – Under
Betting Notes:
- Mississippi State ranks 43rd in steals per game (7.8) while Alabama ranks 227th (4.3).
- The Crimson Tide rank 35th in rebounds per game (39.2) while the Bulldogs rank 117th (36.3).
- Alabama ranks 25th in three pointers allowed per game (18.8) while Mississippi State ranks 94th (21.1).
- The Bulldogs average 5.2 blocks per game, which ranks 14th in the NCAA. The Crimson Tide rank 147th in blocks allowed per game (4.0).
- Mississippi State ranks 42nd in assists per game (15.6) while Alabama ranks 171st (12.7).
Bettings Trends:
- During their last five games, the Crimson Tide have scored an average of 72.0 points per game (3.5 below their season average) and allowed an average of 67.6 points per game (3.8 below their season average).
- The Bulldogs’ average margin of victory in their last five games has been 0.4, down from 9.1 for the season.
