Missouri vs Mississippi State Picks and Prediction – 2/1/2025

On Saturday, the No. 20-ranked Missouri Tigers visit Humphrey Coliseum in Starkville, Mississippi, for a Southeastern Conference clash with the No. 14-ranked Mississippi State Bulldogs. Missouri is 16-4 overall and 5-2 in SEC action. The Tigers defeated No. 16-ranked Ole Miss 83-75 last Saturday. Tamar Bates scored 26 points to lead Missouri to the victory. Keep updated on College Basketball with our expert college basketball picks.

Tamar Bates leads Missouri in scoring, averaging 13.4 points per game. Mark Mitchell is second in scoring and the leading rebounder, averaging 13.1 points and 4.8 rebounds per game. Anthony Robinson II is the leader in assists, averaging 3.5 per game. Missouri has four players who average double figures in scoring, and the Tigers score an average of 83.2 points per game.

The Mississippi State Bulldogs look to bounce back from a loss with a victory at home on Saturday when hosting Missouri. Mississippi State is 16-5 overall and 4-4 in SEC play. The Bulldogs lost to No. 4-ranked Alabama 88-84 on Wednesday. Josh Hubbard was the leading scorer for Mississippi State in the loss with 38 points. The Bulldogs have lost two of the last three.

Josh Hubbard leads Mississippi State in scoring, averaging 17.3 points per game. KeShawn Murphy is the second-leading scorer and the leading rebounder, averaging 10.8 points and 7.1 rebounds per game. Cameron Matthews is the leader in assists, averaging 3.8 per game. Mississippi State has four players who average double figures in scoring. The Bulldogs score an average of 80.8 points per game.

The Mississippi State Bulldogs will face a stiff challenge at home on Saturday when hosting the Missouri Tigers. Mississippi State has failed to cover the number in each of the last six, while Missouri has covered the nut in six of the last seven. Missouri scores plenty of points at 83.2 per game but its defense is key, as the Tigers allow an average of only 69.0 points per game. Final Score Prediction, Missouri Tigers win and cover ATS 80-70.