Expect a high-scoring game when the fifth-ranked Kentucky Wildcats (19-3, 8-1 SEC) square off against the Mississippi State Bulldogs (16-6, 4-5 SEC) at Humphrey Coliseum. Action starts at 1 p.m. ET on Saturday, February 9, 2019.
Kentucky Wildcats at Mississippi State Bulldogs Betting Odds
In their last matchup, the Bulldogs lost to the 21st-ranked LSU Tigers, 92-88, while the Wildcats easily got past the South Carolina Gamecocks, 76-48.
Kentucky dominated every stat category in the game. They had a ridiculous free throw rate of 0.344 (above their season average of 0.311) and an offensive rebounding percentage of 53.8 (above their season average of 37.5). For those same stats, South Carolina was 0.094 and 23.7, respectively. Mississippi State, on the other hand, had an effective field goal percentage of 0.610 (above their season average of 0.544). Mississippi State’s Reggie Perry had a good outing, putting up 19 points and 10 rebounds. Kentucky received a boost from EJ Montgomery, who recorded 11 points and 13 rebounds.
In their first matchup this year, Washington led the Wildcats to a 76-55 win. He scored a game-high 21 points. Kentucky made eight of their 16 three pointers (50.0 percent), while Mississippi State was just 3-20 (15.0 percent).
This matchup pits one of the country’s top offenses against one of its elite defenses. Mississippi State currently ranks 35th in offensive efficiency and Kentucky ranks 15th in defensive efficiency.
Kentucky at Mississippi State Pick
Pick: SU Winner – Kentucky, ATS Winner – Kentucky, O/U – Over
Betting Notes:
- Mississippi State ranks 114th in three pointers attempted per game (23.5) while Kentucky ranks 280th (17.3).
- The Bulldogs rank 28th in steals per game (8.0) while the Wildcats rank 82nd (6.9).
- Kentucky ranks 35th in assists allowed per game (11.1) while Mississippi State ranks 76th (12.0).
- The Wildcats rank 14th in blocks per game (5.1) while the Bulldogs rank 103rd in blocks allowed per game (3.4).
- Kentucky ranks 34th in rebounds per game (39.2) while Mississippi State ranks 115th (36.5).
Bettings Trends:
- The Bulldogs have been outscored by an average of 3.0 points in their last five games. On the season, Mississippi State has defeated opponents by an average of 7.7 points.
- During their last five games, the Wildcats have scored an average of 75.0 points per game (4.0 below their season average) and allowed an average of 54.4 points per game (10.7 below their season average).
