As the NCAA Football betting coaching carousel spun out of control, there was no noise at all from Mississippi State. Mike Leach arrived with great fanfare after the 2019 campaign. Thus far, Leach has exceeded expectations. Leach has plenty of fanboys in the media. But within the football community, he faces plenty of doubters. It is said that Leach is too stubborn to adapt and built a running game to compliment his Air Raid attack. Of major concern is that Leach is loathing to break a sweat recruiting. In the SEC, that equates to career suicide.
Mississippi State Bulldogs vs. Texas Tech Red Raiders Betting Information
| Date and Time: | Tuesday, December 28, 2021, 6:45 p.m. ET |
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| Location: | Liberty Bowl Memorial Stadium, Memphis, Tennessee |
| Mississippi State vs. Texas Tech TV Coverage: | ESPN |
| Team | Spread | Total | ML | |
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| Texas Tech | +9 (-110) | 60 (-110) | +270 |  |
| Mississippi State | -9 (-110) | 60 (-110) | -330 | |
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Mississippi State Bulldogs vs. Texas Tech Red Raiders SBG Odds Overview
Of course, the big storyline is Leach going up against the team that fired him a decade ago. Leach was never paid what he felt he was owed in the settlement. Thus, he holds a raging grudge to this very day. By most accounts, the cause of the firing (player abuse) was never proven.
In this situation, betting action will go to a Mississippi State majority. SEC pedigree figures into that expectation. Further, Hail State coach Mike Leach is a popular offshore betting draw in his own right. This year, Mississippi State is respected for big wins over Texas A&M and Auburn. By contrast, Texas Tech is being coached by interim Sonny Cumbie. Cumbie is out the door to become the head man of Louisiana Tech. So he will be juggling two jobs heading into this game.
Mississippi State Bulldogs Team Overview
Last game, Ole Miss beat Mississippi State 31-21- as a 2.5-point road dog. The Rebels and Bulldogs game went under the total of 65. Now Ole Miss has a record of 10-2 straight up, 7-4-1 against the spread, and 3-9 over/under. Overall, Ole Miss ranks 5th for total offense and 18th for scoring offense. While defensively, the Rebels rank 101st overall and 55th for points allowed.
Mike Leach and the Bulldogs have a bright future on offense. Sophomore quarterback Will Rogers threw for a 150.2 rating and 4449 yards with 35 touchdown passes and eight interceptions. Rogers and Leach work well together, and the QB has Hail State in a position to win almost every game.
Texas Tech Red Raiders Team Overview
Last game, Texas Tech lost at Baylor 27-24 as 14-point dogs. Also, the Red Raiders and Bears went under the total of 52. As a result, Texas Tech is 6-6 straight up, 6-5-1 against the spread, and 5-7 over/under. Overall, the Red Raiders rank 61st for total offense and 53rd for scoring offense. Defensively, TTU ranks 91st for overall defense and 104th for points allowed.
Mississippi State Bulldogs vs. Texas Tech Red Raiders SBG Free Picks
On the whole, Leach has outperformed NCAA Football Betting expectations at Mississippi State. But part of the intrigue of following his programs is all of the uncertainty that comes with that. In this situation, Leach stands a strong chance to get his revenge.
Mississippi State vs. Texas Tech SBG Best Bet: Mississippi State Bulldogs.