Mississippi State Bulldogs vs. Tennessee Volunteers Betting Prediction 03/15/19

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The Mississippi State Bulldogs (23-9, 11-8 SEC) go head-to-head against the eighth-ranked Tennessee Volunteers (27-4, 15-3 SEC) in the Southeastern Conference Tourney at Bridgestone Arena. Action begins at 9:30 p.m. ET on Friday, March 15, 2019, and can be seen on SEC Network.

Mississippi State Bulldogs vs. Tennessee Volunteers Betting Odds

In their last game, the Volunteers lost to the Auburn Tigers, 84-80, while the Bulldogs won big over the Texas A&M Aggies, 80-54.

The Bulldogs held the Aggies to an offensive rebounding percentage of 20.0 (below their season average of 33.1) and had an effective field goal percentage of 0.629 (above their season average of 0.544). Tennessee, meanwhile, had an offensive rebounding percentage of 42.9 (above their season average of 31.1). Tennessee was lifted by Grant Williams, who recorded 25 points and nine rebounds. Meanwhile, Quinndary Weatherspoon played a key role for Mississippi State with 12 points and nine assists.

This matchup figures to be a shootout as a pair of the country’s premier offenses square off. Tennessee currently ranks sixth with 117.5 points per 100 possessions and Mississippi State is 35th (113.0). Additionally, the Bulldogs rank 24th in offensive rebounding percentage (34.7 percent), while the Volunteers rank 260th in defensive rebounding percentage (70.0 percent).

Mississippi State Bulldogs vs. Tennessee Volunteers Pick

Basketball Tip: SU Winner – Tennessee, ATS Winner – Tennessee, O/U – Under

Betting Notes:

  • Tennessee ranks sixth in blocks per game (5.4) while Mississippi State ranks 143rd in blocks allowed per game (3.6).
  • The Volunteers rank fourth in assists per game (18.6) while the Bulldogs rank 95th in assists allowed per game (12.3).
  • Mississippi State ranks 31st in rebounds allowed per game (31.8) while Tennessee ranks 121st (34.3).
  • The Bulldogs rank 21st in steals per game (8.2) while the Volunteers rank 144th (6.0).
  • Mississippi State ranks 145th in three pointers attempted per game (22.7) while Tennessee ranks 265th (19.3).

Bettings Trends:

  • The Volunteers’ average margin of victory in their last five games has been 6.4, down from 14.7 for the season.
  • During their last five games, the Bulldogs have scored an average of 73.8 points per game (3.6 below their season average) and allowed an average of 67.0 points per game (2.7 below their season average).