Kentucky Wildcats face an uphill battle as they head to Mississippi State for a matchup against a Top 25 team. Las Vegas has labeled Kentucky as the underdog, with the Bulldogs opening as a 4.5-point favorite. Despite Kentucky’s 18-game winning streak over Mississippi State in regular season games since 2009, the Bulldogs are a force to be reckoned with this season. Led by sophomore standout Josh Hubbard, Mississippi State boasts impressive offensive and defensive efficiency rankings, making them a formidable opponent.
KenPom and Bart Torvik both predict a Mississippi State victory, with the Cats facing a 31% chance of coming out on top. Bettors have favored the Bulldogs this season, with Mississippi State covering the spread in four of their last five games, while Kentucky has struggled to cover in recent matchups. The game is set to be televised on SEC Network, with tip-off at 8:30 p.m. ET.
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