Mississippi State vs. Kentucky: How to Watch, Channel, Prediction, Odds - Feb 27

Updated Feb. 27, 2024 8:30 p.m. ET

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The Mississippi State Bulldogs (19-8, 8-6 SEC) will host the No. 16 Kentucky Wildcats (19-8, 9-5 SEC) after winning five home games in a row. The matchup begins at 7:00 PM ET on Tuesday, February 27, 2024.

The Bulldogs are a 4.5-point favorite against the Wildcats when the Bulldogs and the Wildcats square off. The game's over/under is set at 156.5.

Keep reading to get all the information before wagering on the Mississippi State-Kentucky matchup.

Mississippi State vs. Kentucky How to Watch & Odds

When: Tuesday, February 27, 2024 at 7:00 PM ET
Where: Humphrey Coliseum in Starkville, Mississippi
How to Watch on TV: ESPN
Live boxscore on FOX Sports

Bulldogs vs Wildcats Betting Information
Favorite	Spread	Favorite Spread Odds	Underdog Spread Odds	Total	Over Total Odds	Under Total Odds	Favorite Moneyline	Underdog Moneyline
Bulldogs	-4.5	-112	-108	156.5	-102	-118	-198	+164

Mississippi State vs. Kentucky Prediction

Pick ATS: Kentucky (+4.5)
Pick OU: Under (156.5)
Prediction: Mississippi State 78, Kentucky 76

Learn more about the Mississippi State Bulldogs vs. the Kentucky Wildcats game on FOX Sports!

Mississippi State vs. Kentucky Betting Insights

Betting Line Implied Predictions

Based on the spread and over/under, the implied score for the matchup is Bulldogs 80, Wildcats 76.
The Bulldogs have a 66.4% chance to claim victory in this contest based on the moneyline's implied probability.
The Wildcats hold a 37.9% implied probability to win.

Key Spread Facts

Mississippi State has put together a 14-12-1 record against the spread this season.
Kentucky has covered 16 times in 27 games with a spread this year.
Mississippi State is 8-6-1 ATS this season when playing as at least 4.5-point favorites.
Kentucky has won each of its two games this season when playing as at least 4.5-point underdogs.

Key Total Facts

Bulldogs games have finished with more than 156.5 points five times so far this year.
There have been 18 Wildcats games this season with more than 156.5 points scored.
The Bulldogs and Wildcats average 163.6 points per game combined, which is 7.1 more than the over/under for this matchup.

Key Moneyline Facts

Mississippi State has been the moneyline favorite 16 times this season. They've finished 12-4 in those games.
Kentucky has been underdogs in six games this season and won three (50%) of those contests.
In games it has played as a moneyline favorite with odds of -198 or shorter, Mississippi State has a record of 10-2 (83.3% win percentage).
Kentucky has a record of 3-2 when it is set as the underdog by +164 or more by bookmakers this season.

Mississippi State vs. Kentucky: Recent Results

Bulldogs vs Wildcats Recent Games
Date	Favorite	Spread	Total	Favorite Moneyline	Underdog Moneyline	Result
1/17/2024	Wildcats	-6.5	156	-285	+230	90-77 UK
2/15/2023	Bulldogs	-3	128.5	-165	+140	71-68 UK

Mississippi State vs. Kentucky: 2023-24 Stats Comparison

	Mississippi State	Kentucky
Points Scored Per Game (Rank)	74.9 (146)	88.7 (3)
Points Allowed (Rank)	67.5 (62)	77.9 (323)
Rebounds (Rank)	10.9 (32)	8.4 (213)
3pt Made (Rank)	7.3 (200)	9.7 (18)
Assists (Rank)	14.5 (100)	17.3 (15)
Turnovers (Rank)	12.3 (274)	9.9 (55)

Mississippi State 2023-24 Key Players

Bulldogs Leaders
Name	GP	PTS	REB	ASST	STL	BLK	3PM
Tolu Smith	15	16.8	8.1	1.3	0.7	0.5	0
Josh Hubbard	27	15.3	2.3	1.7	0.6	0.1	2.8
Cameron Matthews	27	9.6	6.9	2.8	2.1	0.8	0.1
Shakeel Moore	25	8.7	2.5	2	1	0.2	1
KeShawn Murphy	13	6.7	3.5	0.8	0.2	0.4	0.3

Kentucky 2023-24 Key Players

Wildcats Leaders
Name	GP	PTS	REB	ASST	STL	BLK	3PM
Antonio Reeves	27	19.9	4.2	1.7	0.7	0.3	2.6
Rob Dillingham	26	15	2.9	3.8	1.2	0.1	2
Tre Mitchell	22	12	7.5	3.1	0.8	1.1	1.1
Reed Sheppard	27	11.7	4.3	4.1	2.7	0.7	2.1
D.J. Wagner	23	10.2	1.7	3.4	0.9	0.2	0.8