At the beginning of the season not much was expected from LSU with Vegas lines NCAA basketball. Certainly, that would be understandable as the Tigers have been woeful since their 2006 Final Four appearance. However, second year head coach Will Wade is quickly changing the perceptions of fans and gamblers. LSU is in the thick of the SEC championship race. In the same way first year head coach Chris Lemonis has quickly jumpstarted the Mississippi State program. Hail State is one of the top up and coming programs in the nation. Further, the Bulldogs have a shot at March Madness.
LSU Tigers vs. Mississippi State Bulldogs
Date and Time: Wednesday, February 6, 2019, 9 p.m. ET
Location: Humphrey Coliseum, Starkville, Mississippi
NCAA Betting Online Odds at SBG:
| Team | Spread | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|
| LSU | +3 (-110) | 154½ (-110) |  |
| Mississippi St | -3 (-110) | 154½ (-110) | |
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LSU vs. Mississippi State TV Coverage: ESPN2
LSU Tigers
Starting with six payouts in their last eight games has gamblers pleased with LSU. Just two of the Tigers last nine games went under the total. LSU is now 17-4 straight up, 11-9-1 against the spread with 12-8 over the total. As a result, the Bayou Bengals are in third place in the SEC. Will Wade has installed one of the best offenses in the country. As an example, LSU ranks 20th in the nation for scoring offense. Of great concern is a defense that ranks 207th for points allowed. Tremont Wagers leads with 15.1 points per game.
Mississippi State Bulldogs
Late on Mississippi State has been in the red. MSU has covered just three of their last eight games with seven of their last nine games going over the total. On the whole Hail State is 16-5 straight up, 10-11 vs. the line, and 12-9 over the total. The Bulldogs are in fifth place in the SEC. MSU has national rankings of 62nd for scoring offense and 149th for points allowed.
Stats to Consider
LSU has shown good Vegas lines NCAA basketball value in recent road games. As an example, the Tigers have not lost to the oddsmakers in their last four away matchups. Seven of LSU’s last nine away games have gone over the total. Counter of that is Hail State’s solid value on their home court this season. The Bulldogs have paid in four of their last six home games. Seven of their last eight at Humphrey Coliseum have gone over the total.
Team vs. Team
Mississippi State has had the offshore betting sportsbook advantage in their series with LSU. To illuminate the Bulldogs have paid in six of their last eight games with the Tigers. Over the total has paid in 11 of the last 13 between these teams. Further, LSU has also failed to cover in their last three visits to Miss State. Undertakers have lost the last five games in this series at Humphrey Coliseum.
Matchup to Watch
Owing to home court and head to head does Mississippi State have a potential matchup advantage. It is true that LSU has been in top form with Vegas lines NCAA basketball. But they have not demonstrated the ability to get the money at Mississippi State.
LSU vs. Miss State NCAA games Betting Odds Picks
In this situation Mississippi State rates the call!
LSU vs. Miss State NCAA Betting Online Pick: Mississippi State Bulldogs
LSU vs. Miss State NCAA Betting Online Score Prediction: Mississippi State 78, LSU 71
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