Mississippi State vs Tennessee Prediction 1/21/25 College Basketball Picks

In this article, we will formulate a Mississippi State vs Tennessee Prediction for this college basketball game on Tuesday, January 21st, at the Thompson-Boling Arena. To formulate this prediction, we will examine:

-The Bulldogs’ recent form and recent player performance 

-The Volunteers’ recent form and recent player performance

-Recent Betting trends and streaks involving Mississippi State

-Recent Betting trends and streaks involving Tennessee

-Recent betting trends in games played between Mississippi State and Tennessee

-A summary that ties it all together and produces a favorable betting outcome for Today’s Game between the Bulldogs and Volunteers.

Mississippi State has won the last three games against Tennessee. Last March it was the Bulldogs that secured the 73-56 victory. 

How Does Tennessee Bounce Back?

Tennessee is having a strong season but they fell short in the last game. Tennessee scored 75 points against Vanderbilt, but it wasn’t enough as the defense gave up 76 points, and that led to the defeat. In the second half, they outscored Vanderbilt 40-35, but they still ended up losing. Tennessee shot 48 percent from the field and 47.6 percent from behind the three-point line. They also shot 81 percent from the free-throw line. 

The Volunteers sit with a 16-2 record overall and they have gone 10-7-1 against the spread. The over has hit in 7 of the 18 games they have played so far this season. Tennessee is averaging 76.8 points while their defense is giving up 58.8 points per game. The offense is ranked 130th in the league while the defense is ranked 5th. Chaz Lanier has been the top plate for Tennessee averaging 18.1 points while shooting 41.2 percent from the field. 

What a win for Mississippi State

Mississippi State was tested in the last game against the Ole Miss Rebels and they scored 84 points on the way to the victory. It took overtime, but they made the shots late and that was enough for the victory. Mississippi State shot 44.6 percent from the field and 33.3 percent form behind the three-point line. Riley Kugel had a strong game putting up 21 points, three rebounds, and two assists. 

Mississippi State comes into this game with a 15-3 record overall and they have gone 9-9 against the spread. Mississippi State is averaging 82.9 points while their defense is giving up 70.1 points per game. The offense is ranked 25th in the league while the defense is ranked 141st. They are averaging 66.44 field goals attempted per game which is 16th in the league. Guard Josh Hubbard has been the top player averaging 16.6 points while shooting 39.3 percent from the field and 35.8 percent from behind the three-point line. Mississippi State will take on South Carolina, Alabama, and Missouri after this game.

Why Mississippi State Will Beat Tennessee

• Mississippi State has won nine of its last 12 night games.

Total Points Facts

• Each of Mississippi State’s last five games against AP-ranked opponents has produced a total of 145+ points.
• Each of Tennessee’s last six Tuesday night games against Conference opponents have produced a total of 139 or fewer points.

Mississippi State vs Tennessee Prediction

This is a great spot for Mississippi State and they are going to find a way to cover the spread. The Tennessee defense wasn’t as strong in the last game against Vanderbilt, and they are going to really struggle again here. Mississippi State is averaging 82.9 points per game and they are going to have no issue running up the score again in this game. Back Mississippi State against the spread here.