Mississippi State vs Vanderbilt Picks and Prediction – 1/8/2025

On Tuesday, the 17th ranked Mississippi State Bulldogs (13-1) face off against the Vanderbilt Commodores (13-1) at Memorial Gymnasium in Nashville, Tennessee. Get ready for the college basketball season with our college basketball picks.

Vanderbilt comes into this matchup on a seven-game winning streak. In a recent 80-72 victory against LSU, AJ Hoggard shone for the Commodores by contributing 17 points. This season, Jason Edwards has been Vanderbilt's top scorer, averaging an impressive 18.8 points per game. Following him, Devin McGlockton is the team's second-highest scorer, maintaining an average of 11.9 points. McGlockton not only excels in scoring but also leads the team in rebounds, with an average of 8.2 per game this season. Meanwhile, AJ Hoggard has demonstrated his playmaking abilities by leading the Commodores in assists, with an average of 4.3 assists per game. Over their last five games, Vanderbilt has been on an offensive hot streak, scoring an average of 90.6 points. The team is aiming to continue this momentum and secure their eighth consecutive win with a potential upset against Mississippi State in Nashville. Throughout this season, the Commodores have averaged 86.5 points per game, showcasing their strong offensive capabilities.

Mississippi State enters this game ranked 17th in the latest AP Poll and on a seven-game winning streak. In a dominating 85-50 victory over South Carolina, Josh Hubbard was a standout performer for the Bulldogs, contributing 21 points. Hubbard has been a key player for Mississippi State this season, consistently leading the team in scoring with an average of 17.5 points per game. Following closely is Claudell Harris Jr., who has been another important offensive player for the team, achieving a scoring average of 10.5 points this season. On the defensive end, KeShawn Murphy has been a significant presence with an impressive average of 7.8 rebounds per game. Helping to orchestrate the team's offense, Cameron Matthews leads in assists, dishing out an average of 4.1 assists per game. Over their last five matches, Mississippi State has maintained a strong offensive performance, scoring an average of 80 points per game. The Bulldogs are on a mission to secure their eighth consecutive win and aim to climb higher in the upcoming AP Poll rankings. As a unit, the Bulldogs have been exceptional, scoring an average of 83.9 points per game overall this season.

Mississippi State is ranked 17th in the AP Poll rankings, but they are set to encounter a significant hurdle. The Vanderbilt Commodores, who have maintained a perfect record by winning all eight of their home games this season, stand in their path. The Commodores have consistently excelled thanks to their impressive offensive performance, and they aim to deliver another standout display. Meanwhile, Mississippi State is determined to circumvent an upset and will have to be at the top of their game to overcome this challenge. Final Score Prediction, Mississippi State Bulldogs win 78-75.