In a highly anticipated SEC top-25 matchup, the No. 6 Alabama Crimson Tide will face off against the No. 24 Mississippi State Bulldogs on Tuesday. Alabama holds a solid 22-5 record, while Mississippi State is 19-8. The Crimson Tide emerged victorious in their first meeting earlier this season, edging out the Bulldogs 88-84. Both teams have key players out due to injuries, with Kanye Clary sidelined for Mississippi State and several players listed as out or probable for Alabama.
The game is set to take place at the Coleman Coliseum in Tuscaloosa, with Alabama favored by 8.5 points. The model at SportsLine, which predicts college basketball games based on simulations, has been on a hot streak with a 220-160 betting record. It suggests the game will go under the total and has a strong pick for the spread.
Mississippi State will look to bounce back from a recent loss to Oklahoma but had a notable victory over No. 7 Texas A&M. Sophomore guard Josh Hubbard leads the Bulldogs in scoring, averaging 17.9 points per game. Alabama, on the other hand, boasts a high-scoring offense led by fifth-year senior guard Mark Sears, who is averaging 18.9 points and 4.8 assists per game.
With Alabama’s potent offense and Mississippi State’s strong defense, the game is expected to be a close battle. The Crimson Tide have had success against ranked opponents, while the Bulldogs are seeking to build on their recent win over a top-10 team. Fans can catch the action on Tuesday night as these two SEC powerhouses clash in what promises to be an exciting matchup.
Note: The image is for illustrative purposes only and is not the original image associated with the presented article. Due to copyright reasons, we are unable to use the original images. However, you can still enjoy the accurate and up-to-date content and information provided.
