Mississippi State vs Arkansas Prediction, Bet Builder Tips & Odds

By Danny Lewis, NCAAB Analyst | Published: 1 month ago | Last Updated: Mar 8, 19:40 | 4 min read

Mississippi State Bulldogs

Basketball NCAAB Sun 9 Mar 00:00

Arkansas Razorbacks

  1. Prediction
  2. Bet Builder
  3. Odds
  4. Player Props
  5. Team Stats
  6. Standings

We Could See Lots of Points Scored

Mississippi State and Arkansas are capable of exceeding the set points total line which leads us to predict Over 149.5 as a great pick at odds of 1.91.

7 Wins for Mississippi State in Past 9 H2H Matchups

Mississippi State Bulldogs were defeated in their previous game. They were beaten at home to Texas Longhorns by a 87-82 (OT) scoreline.

Arkansas Razorbacks triumphed in their last game. It was on the road where Vanderbilt Commodores were beaten 90-77.

Mississippi State have beaten Arkansas in their last two matchups. On the road, they won 70-64 and followed up with a 71-67 home win. The previous 9 H2H meetings have involved Mississippi State winning seven times.

NCAAB Overall PF PA N. Pts Home Away Strk
Mississippi State 21-12 2632 2447 185 13-6 8-6 1L
Arkansas 20-13 2528 2348 180 14-4 6-9 1L
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Expert College Basketball Analysis

The formbook is always a good place to start ahead of making college basketball predictions. Team news is also an important port of call, while the stats we present always tell an interesting story.

Key Mississippi State vs Arkansas stats:

  • The 149.5 line has been covered in 4 of the last 5 MS State games.
  • The 149.5 line has been covered in 7 of the last 10 MS State games.
  • The 149.5 line has been covered in the last 4 MS State games.
  • The 149.5 line has been covered in 3 of the last 5 Arkansas games at home.
  • The 149.5 line has been covered in the last 2 Arkansas games at home.

Mississippi State vs Arkansas Prediction

We’re forecasting that the two teams will produce a significant combined points total in this college game. Therefore, our pick is to take the 1.91 that there are Over 149.5 points.

Want more juice from your Over bet on the Totals? Bigger odds can be found if you move the line and go for a riskier wager. You can choose from a range of options.

Over 149.5 Probability

When you look at the latest odds, our pick has a 52.4% chance of landing a return. After careful examination, our cappers have this probability somewhere between 55-60%. This is why we can recommend this college basketball bet.

Our Pick

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Player Props

Riley Kugel Over 3.5 Rebounds 1.74 bet365 logo

Riley Kugel (Mississippi State) can be backed to total Over 3.5 rebounds at 1.74. The best bet could be to go for a Player Rebounds wager as we think he’ll cover the total.

Latest Riley Kugel Player Prop Odds

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RJ Melendez Over 8.5 Points 1.80 bet365 logo

RJ Melendez (Mississippi State) is available at 1.80 to register Over 8.5 points. There’s an opportunity to wager on Player Points and the total looks attractive for this player.

Latest RJ Melendez Player Prop Odds

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Mississippi State vs Arkansas Bet Builder Tips

Totals Over 149.5
Spread Arkansas -1.5
Player Rebounds Riley Kugel Over 3.5

Try out our same game parlay pick which starts with Over 149.5. We’ve also gone for Arkansas -1.5 and Riley Kugel (Mississippi State) to get Over 3.5 rebounds.

There are many options when you place a bet builder. You can go through the available basketball lines and identify your favorite picks before combining the odds on the bet slip. Personalised wagering doesn’t come any better.

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Correct Score Prediction

Mississippi State Mississippi State logo 74 - 79 Arkansas logo Arkansas

Rather than betting on Arkansas to win, there’s the option to try your luck when it comes to the correct score lines. Take a chance on a 79-74 triumph in their favor.

Mississippi State vs Arkansas Odds

The odds and lines are updated on a frequent basis. You might therefore find that they are different to the ones listed for the above betting predictions.

Little Between the Two Teams According to the Books

You can choose Arkansas at 1.88 or alternatively Mississippi State who have betting odds of 1.95. In the eyes of the leading sportsbooks, the home team are regarded as 53% likely to claim a victory.

The spread currently stands at 1.5 and the total points line is 149.5. The advantage of the Totals is that you only have to choose from one of two options. If you’re going for Over 149.5, then the odds are 1.95.

There’s a chance to back Arkansas at 1.77 to reach the 20-point total before their opponents. Should you want to go against the favorites, Mississippi State are available at 1.91.

If you’re wagering on college basketball, we recommend heading to the betting sites and scanning through the many game lines and team props. There’s a chance to wager pre-game and in-game.

Betting Lines & Odds

Josh Hubbard Favorite to Get Most Points

Josh Hubbard is favorite when it comes to landing the most baskets. You can get 1.89 that he goes Over 18.5 points and 1.87 when it comes to Under.

Player Points

Josh Hubbard (MS State)
Over 18.5
1.89
Under 18.5
1.87
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Johnell Davis (Arkansas)
Over 16.5
1.91
Under 16.5
1.85
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Zvonimir Ivisic (Arkansas)
Over 13.5
1.86
Under 13.5
1.90
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D.J. Wagner (Arkansas)
Over 13.5
1.90
Under 13.5
1.86
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Player Assists

D.J. Wagner (Arkansas)
Over 4.5
1.98
Under 4.5
1.79
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Josh Hubbard (MS State)
Over 2.5
1.52
Under 2.5
2.45
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Cameron Matthews (MS State)
Over 2.5
1.58
Under 2.5
2.33
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Johnell Davis (Arkansas)
Over 1.5
1.50
Under 1.5
2.52
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Player Rebounds

KeShawn Murphy (MS State)
Over 7.5
2.09
Under 7.5
1.71
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Cameron Matthews (MS State)
Over 6.5
1.95
Under 6.5
1.81
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Zvonimir Ivisic (Arkansas)
Over 5.5
1.84
Under 5.5
1.92
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RJ Melendez (MS State)
Over 4.5
1.77
Under 4.5
2.00
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Micro Betting

Micro betting is something that’s really popular with bettors, with college basketball fans essentially being able to wager in-game when it comes to score, player and team props. Check out the two-way lines where you can bet whether the next shot will be a Two-pointer or a Three-pointer.

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Last 5 & H2H

Team Stats

Latest regular season and playoff games stats.

Mississippi State logo Mississippi State Stats

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Moneyline

  • 4 wins and 6 defeats in the last 10 games
  • 6 wins and 4 defeats in the last 10 games on the road

Moneyline

  • 6 wins and 4 defeats in the last 10 games
  • 6 wins and 4 defeats in the last 10 home games

Point Spread

Point Spread

Total Points

Total Points

NCAAB Table Select Season

Southeastern Overall PF PA N. Pts Home Away Strk
Florida 30-4 2904 2354 550 22-1 8-3 6W
Auburn 28-5 2767 2297 470 16-3 12-2 1L
Tennessee 27-7 2541 2143 398 20-1 7-6 1L
Alabama 25-8 3007 2687 320 14-4 11-4 1L
Texas A&M 22-10 2378 2174 204 14-6 8-4 1L
Kentucky 22-11 2815 2570 245 16-4 6-7 1L
Ole Miss 22-11 2547 2367 180 16-3 6-8 1L
Missouri 22-11 2787 2437 350 19-3 3-8 1L
Mississippi State 21-12 2632 2447 185 13-6 8-6 1L
Georgia 20-12 2418 2218 200 17-5 3-7 1L
Vanderbilt 20-12 2548 2393 155 15-5 5-7 3L
Arkansas 20-13 2528 2348 180 14-4 6-9 1L
Oklahoma 20-13 2602 2470 132 13-5 7-8 1L
Texas 19-15 2667 2456 211 11-7 8-8 1L
LSU 14-18 2363 2355 8 12-8 2-10 6L
South Carolina 12-20 2233 2286 -53 10-9 2-11 3L
  • Overall = Overall Wins-Losses
  • PF = Total Points For
  • PA = Total Points Against
  • N. Pts = Point Differential
  • Home = Home Record
  • Away = Away Record
  • Strk = Current Streak

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