Alabama vs Mississippi State Prediction 1/29/25 College Basketball Picks

The Alabama Crimson Tide are visiting the Mississippi State Bulldogs on Wednesday, January 29th at the Humphrey Coliseum. We will look at this from a betting perspective and determine the best bets for this game. Here’s an Alabama Crimson Tide vs Mississippi State Bulldogs Prediction. We will examine:

The Mississippi State Bulldogs’ recent form and player performance

The Alabama Crimson Tide’s recent form and player performance

Recent betting trends and streaks involving the Mississippi State Bulldogs

Recent betting trends and streaks involving the Alabama Crimson Tide

Recent betting trends in games played between Alabama Crimson Tide and Mississippi State Bulldogs

A summary that ties it all together and produces a favorable betting outcome for the Alabama Crimson Tide vs Mississippi State Bulldogs game

Mississippi State Bulldogs Preview

The Mississippi State Bulldogs have a 16-4 record this season and are sitting in the 5th place in the SEC. Mississippi State is coming off a 65-60 win over South Carolina. The Mississippi State are 9-11 against the spread, and 10-10 in over/under while playing having an 8-1 home record.

Offensively, Mississippi State is averaging 80.7 points per game, which ranks 45th in the nation. Defensively, they allow 69.5 points per game (119th). The Bulldogs shoot 45.8% from the field (134th) and 32.1% from beyond the arc (279th). The Bulldogs shoot 69.8% from the free-throw line (251st) and are grabbing 38.8 rebounds per game (47th).

Josh Hubbard leads Mississippi State in scoring with an average of 16.3 points and 3 assists, while Claudell Harris adds 10.7 points and 3.1 rebounds. Mississippi State will take on Missouri, Georgia, Florida, and Ole Miss after this game.

Alabama Crimson Tide Preview

The Alabama Crimson Tide have a 17-3 record this season and are sitting in second place in the SEC. The Crimson Tide are coming off an 80-73 win over LSU. The Crimson Tide are 11-9 against the spread, and 9-10-1 in over/under while having a 5-1 road record.

Offensively, Alabama is averaging 90.4 points per game, which is the best in the nation. Defensively, they allow 78.5 points per game (332th). The Crimson Tide shoot 47.3% from the field (64th) and 32.5% from beyond the arc (256th). The Crimson Tide shoot 70.9% from the free-throw line (213th) and are grabbing 44.6 rebounds per game, which is the second-best in the nation.

Mark Sears leads Alabama in scoring, with an average of 18.1 points, 2.9 rebounds, and a team-high 4.9 assists. Grant Nelson adds 12.6 points and a team-high 8.6 rebounds per game.

Why the Mississippi State Bulldogs will win

• Mississippi State has won eight of its last nine games at Humphrey Coliseum.
• Mississippi State has won the first half in six of its last seven night games at Humphrey Coliseum.

Why the Alabama Crimson Tide will win

• Alabama has won each of its last seven games against Mississippi State following a home win.
• Mississippi State has lost 17 of its last 19 night games against AP-ranked opponents.
• Alabama has won the first half in nine of its last 10 games against Mississippi State.

Alabama Crimson Tide vs Mississippi State Bulldogs Head-to-Head

Alabama is 9-1 in their last 10 meetings against Mississippi State and is 4-1 against the spread in their last 5 meetings. Over is 5-2 in their last 7 meetings, and in their most recent meeting last season, Alabama won 99-67 at home, covering the spread, as the game went over the point total.

Alabama Crimson Tide vs Mississippi State Bulldogs Prediction

In this Alabama Crimson Tide vs Mississippi State Bulldogs Prediction, Mississippi State is coming as a -1 home favorites. Both teams have been terrific this season, but the Bulldogs are struggling lately, as they have failed to cover the spread in five consecutive games. On the other hand, the Crimson Tide are coming in red-hot, with a 9-1 record in their last 10 games, and 7-2 against the spread in their last 9. Take the Alabama Crimson Tide and lay the points on the road.