Mississippi State vs. Kentucky Prediction, Odds, College Basketball Picks [1/17/2024]

Kentucky and Mississippi State are scheduled to meet in College Basketball action at Rupp Arena on Wednesday, starting at 7:00PM ET.

Dimers.com's full betting preview for Wednesday's Mississippi State vs. Kentucky matchup includes the latest betting odds, as well as our predictions and picks for the game.

Mississippi State vs. Kentucky Prediction: Who Will Win, Cover the Spread

We have used advanced machine learning and data analysis to simulate the outcome of Wednesday's College Basketball game between Mississippi State and Kentucky 10,000 times, in line with our coverage of College Basketball picks.

Our proven predictive analytics model currently gives Kentucky a 69% chance of defeating Mississippi State, and our predicted final score has Kentucky winning 80-75.

According to our model, Mississippi State (+6.5) has a 58% chance of covering the spread, while the Over/Under total of 156 points has a 51% chance of going under.

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Mississippi State vs. Kentucky Odds

We have researched the best betting odds in America for this game, which are listed here:

Bet Type	Mississippi State	Kentucky
Spread	+6.5 (-102)	-6.5 (-108)
Moneyline	+240	-285
Total	o156 (-125)	u156 (+105)

• Kentucky is currently the -6.5 favorite versus Mississippi State, with -108 at DraftKings Sportsbook the best odds currently available.
• For the underdog Mississippi State (+6.5) to cover the spread, FanDuel Sportsbook has the best odds currently on offer at -102.
• DraftKings currently has the best moneyline odds for Kentucky at -285. That means you can risk $285 to win $100 for a total payout of $385 if it gets the W.
• BetMGM Sportsbook currently has the best moneyline odds for Mississippi State at +240, where you can bet $100 to profit $240, earning a total payout of $340 if it wins.
• The Over/Under sits at 156 with DraftKings, which currently has the best odds for the Over at -125, as well as the best odds for the Under at +105.

All odds are correct at the time of publication and are subject to change.

As always, check out the sportsbooks you have access to in your state for the best College Basketball odds and lines.

Mississippi State vs. Kentucky Picks

By comparing our predictions to the odds listed above, we have identified the best betting picks for this game:

Bet Type	Our Pick	Best Odds
Spread	Mississippi State +6.5	-102 🔥
Moneyline	Mississippi State	+240
Total	Under 156	+105

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While Kentucky is more likely to win the game, betting on Mississippi State moneyline is the best option due to the 1.5% edge identified when comparing our data-led probabilities to the betting odds currently available.

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Dimers' College Basketball best bets are based on world-class modeling and betting intelligence to bring you the best possible plays every day of the year.

Remember, our model updates often, so keep checking this page for the latest betting analysis ahead of Mississippi State vs. Kentucky on Wednesday January 17, 2024.

Mississippi State vs. Kentucky Game Information

Wednesday's game between Kentucky and Mississippi State in College Basketball at Rupp Arena is scheduled to start at 7:00PM ET.

• Who: Mississippi State vs. Kentucky
• Date: Wednesday January 17, 2024
• Time: 7:00PM ET / 4:00PM PT
• Venue: Rupp Arena

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Conclusion

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