Pick details
| MATCHUP | Tennessee Tech Golden Eagles | Mississippi State Bulldogs |
|---|---|---|
| Team Records | 0-0 | 0-0 |
| Spread | +18.5 -118 | -18.5 -102 |
| Moneyline | +1300 | -2800 |
| Total | Over 156.5 (-112) | Under 156.5 (-108) |
| Where | Humphrey Coliseum, Starkville, MS | |
| When | Monday, November 2, 2026 | |
| Time | 07:30 PM EST | |
| TV | SECN+ | |
The Tennessee Tech Golden Eagles and the Mississippi State Bulldogs meet Monday in college basketball action from the Humphrey Coliseum. We will look at this from a betting perspective and determine the best bets for this game.
Tennessee Tech Golden Eagles vs Mississippi State Bulldogs Prediction
I’m on Mississippi State and laying the points here. I think this is a mismatch, and while that may not be a horrible thing for Tennessee Tech considering they could’ve been much, much better last season, I still think that this is where the SEC name brand and SEC aura shows through in the on court talent and on court production. There will be spots for value with Tennessee Tech, I just don’t think it’s here. Give me the Bulldogs.
Tennessee Tech Golden Eagles Recap
The Tennessee Tech Golden Eagles enter the 2026-27 season looking to spark a new chapter under head coach Tobin Anderson after wrapping up a 2025-26 campaign where Tennessee Tech finished 13-18 overall and 8-12 in Ohio Valley Conference play under former coach John Pelphrey. The Golden Eagles experienced an up-and-down schedule throughout conference action, putting together solid wins over Western Illinois, Little Rock, Tennessee State, Southern Indiana, SIU Edwardsville, and Lindenwood, though consistency remained a challenge down the stretch with late losses to UT Martin and Southeast Missouri State. Heading into this season, Tennessee Tech makes the official jump to the Southern Conference (SoCon) while undergoing an extreme roster overhaul with Ty Owens standing as the lone returning player while nearly all other production departs. However, the Golden Eagles have heavily revitalized their squad via the transfer portal, welcoming a wave of impactful newcomers including Davante Hackett from Stonehill, who averaged 13.6 points per game, Trent Mosquera from Le Moyne, who averaged 13.5 points, Shaun Arnold from Division II UIndy, and Cohenj Gonzales from Division II Colorado Mesa. Blending an entirely new, heavily transfer-loaded rotation brings plenty of intrigue as they enter their new conference home, and the influx of seasoned scoring talent gives Tennessee Tech a fascinating foundation to shake up the SoCon this season.
Why the Tennessee Tech Golden Eagles will win
- Mississippi State has lost each of its last six games.
Mississippi State Bulldogs Recap
The Mississippi State Bulldogs enter the 2026-27 season looking to bounce back under head coach Chris Jans after finishing the 2025-26 campaign with a 13-19 overall record and a 5-13 mark in SEC conference play. Mississippi State experienced an up-and-down schedule throughout the year, picking up key conference wins over Oklahoma, LSU, Ole Miss, and Auburn, but struggled to maintain consistency down the stretch. Entering the SEC tournament as the 13-seed, their postseason run was cut short following a 61-79 opening-round loss to 12-seed Auburn. Heading into this season, the Bulldogs retain a core piece in star guard Josh Hubbard, who anchors the returning production alongside King Grace. Hubbard paces the roster after putting up an impressive 22.1 points and 3.6 assists per game last season. While navigating notable roster departures such as Jayden Epps and Shawn Jones Jr., Mississippi State has heavily bolstered its lineup through the transfer portal, adding key newcomers such as RJ Johnson from Kennesaw State, who averaged 14.5 points and 4.0 assists per game, Trevor Reed from Division III Dennison, who contributed 14.5 points and 6.2 rebounds, ND Okafor from Washington State, and Thomas Bassong from Florida State. Blending a star returning scorer with an influx of experienced transfer talent gives Mississippi State a strong foundation to climb the SEC standings this season.
Check out another game tonight between Weber State and Oregon State.
Why the Mississippi State Bulldogs will win
- Mississippi State has won 27 of its last 28 night games against non-Conference opponents at Humphrey Coliseum.
- Tennessee Tech has lost each of its last eight Monday night road games against non-Conference opponents.
- Tennessee Tech has lost the first half in each of its last seven night games against the Southeastern Conference.
