Alabama vs. Mississippi State: 2025 College Basketball Picks and Insights
A pivotal college basketball clash featuring Alabama and Mississippi State, both aiming for prominent standings in the SEC.
The top-25 matchup is set for Tuesday as the Alabama Crimson Tide host the Mississippi State Bulldogs. Alabama currently stands at 22-5 overall, while Mississippi State has a record of 19-8. This will be the second encounter in the season, with Alabama having won the first one, 88-84, back in January.
Tip-off is at 9 p.m. ET at the Coleman Coliseum in Tuscaloosa, AL. Alabama opens as a favorite by 8.5 points, with an over/under of 172.5 points.
Mississippi State’s Josh Hubbard is the key player to watch, clocking in at 17.9 points per game, while Alabama expects strong contributions from their standout Mark Sears, who has recently scored 30 points in their last game against Kentucky.
Betting lines:
- Spread: Alabama -8.5
- Over/Under: 172.5 points
- Moneyline: Alabama -380, Mississippi State +299
Trends:
- Mississippi State has covered the spread in their last two road contests.
- Alabama is 9-5 against the spread in SEC matchups this season.
How to Make Picks
According to a model that has been accurate across extensive simulations, the prediction is leaning towards the under in total points. This prediction suggests specific aspects of the game favoring one side significantly over the other.
For further details and analysis, check out the predictions from SportsLine.
