Kentucky Wildcats head coach John Calipari is well regarded for his elite recruiting classes and the “one and done” nature of his revolving door roster. It takes a special coach to keep such a strong level of success that U of K has enjoyed considering the perpetual roster changes that take place each year in Lexington. Despite being one of the most public teams on the board Kentucky has also been among the most profitable as of late. While the Mississippi State Bulldogs have been respectable, they have also not been profitable or dominant.
#5 Kentucky Wildcats vs. Mississippi State Bulldogs
Date and Time: Saturday, February 9, 2019, 1 p.m. ET
Location: Humphrey Coliseum, Starkville, Mississippi
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Kentucky vs. Mississippi State TV Coverage: CBS
Odds Analysis
Kentucky is one of the top blue blood name brands in all of college basketball and that will always attract plenty of betting action. Counter to that is the relative anonymity of the Mississippi State Bulldogs. Hail State has done nothing to distinguish itself with gamblers nor give them reason to step out on them against such a quality opponent. Contrarian gamblers and bargain hunters may look for enhanced live betting value on the Bulldogs.
Current Form
Kentucky has come away with the money in seven of their last eight games with six of their last eight games going under the total. The Wildcats now stand at 19-3 straight up, 13-9 against the spread and 9-19 under the total. They are trying to track down the number one in the nation ranked Tennessee Volunteers in the Southeastern Conference.
The Mississippi State Bulldogs have dropped six of their last nine against the spread with eight of their last ten games going over the total. Hail State now has a record of 16-6 straight up and 10-12 against the spread with 13-0 over the total. The Bulldogs have fallen to the second half of the SEC standings.
Matchup Metrics
Mississippi State has national rankings of 51st for scoring offense and 181st for points allowed. Meanwhile Kentucky ranks 49th for scoring offense and 37th for points allowed. One key that may serve Kentucky well is their ranking of 28th in the nation for free throw percentage.
ATS Stats
Kentucky has been a strong betting value on the road lately with five payouts in their last six away games. U of K has gone over the total in five of their last eight games away from home.
Mississippi State likes the home cooking of Humphrey Coliseum with four payouts in their last six home games. Seven of Hail State’s last eight home games have gone over the total.
Head to Head
Kentucky has had the recent advantage in this head to head series with five payouts in their last eight games against Mississippi State. Six of those eight games also went over the total. And at Humphrey Coliseum the Wildcats have come away with the cash in four of their last seven visits with just one of the last five meetings between these teams at Mississippi State going under the total.
Players to Watch
Kentucky has a strong trio of guard Keldon Johnson, forwards PJ Washington, and guard Tyler Herro with each player averaging 14 points per game or better. Forward Reid Travis is averaging 11.9 points and 6.9 rebounds per game.
Free College Basketball Live Betting Odds Pick
Kentucky has really hit their stride for the stretch run of the college basketball regular season and has a Final Four look. Mississippi State is fading and lacks the depth and fire power to stay in this matchup. Calipari has again put together a winning lineup of supremely talented player.
College Basketball Live Betting Odds Picks: Kentucky Wildcats
College Basketball Live Betting Odds Score Prediction: Kentucky 84, Mississippi State 71
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