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  • Alabama are on a three game winning run that includes a 102-97 win over #8 Kentucky.
  • Mississippi’s last two wins came in OT.
  • Last time out, Alabama beat Mississippi State 99-67, in March 2024.

Mississippi State host Alabama in College Basketball‘s SEC as two ranked powerhouses go head to head.

The Crimson Tide will not want to end their winning run at the hands of conference rivals, whilst the Bulldogs will be looking to build on yet another OT victory.

Odds

Game ResultOdds
#14 Mississippi State-117
#4 Alabama-110

Bulldogs Aiming For Consistency

Mississippi State began the season 14-1, but have fallen to three ranked opponents, failing to step up at the required moments. The run has left them with three defeats in five games.

Defence has been the Bulldogs most consistent output, and that will be key here to get a statement win and put the team back on the right path.

Forward KeShawn Murphy leads the team in rebounds and blocks, he will key to stopping Alabama in the paint and really giving the Bulldogs a chance the knock off #4 Alabama.

Alabama Offence Heating Up

The Alabama offense has been on fire as the team has hit their stride with three straight wins.

The team is ranked #1 in points per game, and has assets in the paint and from deep. This team is driving and will be hard to stop. Despite this, the Crimson Tide have lost two ranked game this season, a win here could back them as real contender.

Look for Guard Mark Sears to own the paint, and set this Alabama team off on the right foot.

Mississppi State vs. Alabama Pick

This has the potential to be a real shootout, but it will depend on if the Bulldogs can keep up with Alabama’s high scoring offence.

I’m taking the Crimson Tide in one that has potential to got to OT.

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