Certainly, Kentucky’s Mark Stoops is one of the most respected coaches in college football. Stoops has worked betting on College Football wonders in Lexington. First, he has produced a consistent bowl participant program. And he has created one of the best jobs in college football. Stoops wins enough to have a statue raised in his honor eventually. Further, the Kentucky basketball program protects the football team. As long as Stoops gets his team into a bowl, he is as safe as a Supreme Court judge. Following a strong start, UK is slumping. This week brings surging Mississippi State.
Mississippi State Bulldogs vs. Kentucky Wildcats NCAAF Betting Information
| Date and Time: | Saturday, October 15, 2022, 7:30 p.m. ET |
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| Location: | Kroger Field, Lexington, Kentucky |
| TV Coverage: | SEC Network |
| Team | Spread | Total | ML | |
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| Mississippi State | -6½ (-110) | 47½ (-110) | -250 |  |
| Kentucky | +6½ (-110) | 47½ (-110) | +210 | |
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Mississippi State at Kentucky SBG Odds Overview
Kentucky will draw plenty of casual offshore betting support as a respected home team. Now, the Kentucky brand into one that the masses respect. Of course, the Mississippi State Bulldogs have also increased their popularity with gamblers. Hail State has a strong coaching brand in Mike Leach. Still, the Bulldogs can frustrate gamblers with the occasional bizarre and unexpected loss. Wise Guys see this game as even and will look at the team getting the points.
Mississippi State Bulldogs Team Overview
Last game, the Mississippi State Bulldogs won 40-17 against the Arkansas Razorbacks as 8-point home favorites. The game went over the total of 55. Mississippi State has a record of 5-1 straight up, 4-1-1 against the spread, and 4-2 over/under the total. Mississippi State ranks 27th for total offense, 5th for passing, 115th for rushing, and 22nd for scoring. Defensively they rank 54th overall, 57th against the pass, 63rd against the rush and 40th for points allowed. Also, Mississippi State ranks 115th for fewest turnovers lost and 22nd for takeaways.
Rogers was 31-of-48 passing for 395 yards and broke the SEC mark in the first quarter. Specifically, Rogers threw the 922nd completion of his career. That surpassed the mark set by Georgia’s Aaron Murray in 52 games. Rogers has played in 28 games.
The Bulldogs rushed for over 100 yards for the second straight week. Dillon Johnson gained 100 yards rushing and scored twice. Johnson and fellow running back Jo’Quavious Marks had 46 touches in the game for 281 yards rushing and receiving. In sum, they combined and accounted for three touchdowns. In 2020, Arkansas devised a blueprint to defend Mike Leach’s Air Raid offense. A three-man front with eight players dropping in coverage frustrated the Mississippi State offense. However, that game plan did not work on Saturday.
Kentucky Wildcats Team Overview
Last game, the Kentucky Wildcats lost 24-14 against the South Carolina Gamecocks as 4-point home favorites. The game went under the total of 44. Kentucky has a record of 4-2 straight up, 4-2 against the spread, and 1-5 over/under the total. Kentucky ranks 97th for total offense, 43rd for passing, 121st for rushing, and 87th for scoring. Defensively they rank 20th overall, 16th against the pass, 51st against the rush, and 18th for points allowed. Also, Kentucky ranks 112th for fewest turnovers lost and 72nd for takeaways.
Spencer Rattler was 14 of 19 for 177 yards for South Carolina. Kentucky started freshman Kaiya Sheron at quarterback in place of injured senior Will Levis. Concurrently, Stoops said after the game that Levis had a foot injury and wasn’t sure when he’d be able to return.
Mississippi State at Kentucky SBG Free Pick
In this situation, Mississippi State has a strong college football betting quarterback advantage.
Mississippi State at Kentucky SBG Best Bet: Mississippi State Bulldogs.