The Colonels will play the Bulldogs on Saturday, August 31st, 2024. The matchup takes place at Davis Wade Stadium. Watch this exciting Week 1 matchup at 6:00 pm EDT. Check local listings for coverage on ESPN+, SECN+.
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Table of Contents
- Matchup Stats
- Paddy O'Parlay
- Best Odds
- Interactive Odds Example
- Prop Bets
- Recent Meetings
- Team Standings
- Futures Odds
- Team Pages
- Team Schedules & Results
- Other Games Today
Key Matchup Stats
The 2024 college football season has begun, with Eastern Kentucky and Mississippi State scheduled to matchup at Davis Wade Stadium. First, let's review each team's stats from the 2023 season to get an idea of what we can expect on gameday.
- SportsBetting3.com Power Rankings - Eastern Kentucky had a 96.33 conference power ranking in the 2023 season. The conference power ranking for Mississippi State in the 2023 season was 95.67.
- Away Eastern Kentucky - At the end of the 2023 regular season, Eastern Kentucky had a 2-4 record as an away team, ranking them 3rd in the UAC Conference for away team wins.
- Home Mississippi State - Mississippi State finished the 2023 regular season with a 4-4 record as a home team. They ranked 3rd in the SEC Conference for home team wins in 2023.
- Points Scored - Eastern Kentucky wound up 5th (324) in the UAC Conference, with Mississippi State ranked 7th (262) for points scored in the 2023 SEC Conference.
- Points Against - Eastern Kentucky finished 3rd (365) in the UAC Conference for points scored by opponents in 2023. Mississippi State wound up 3rd (319) in the 2023 SEC Conference for points against.
- Team Records - Eastern Kentucky had a 5-6 regular season overall record, with Mississippi State notching a 5-7 regular season standing last year.
Paddy O'Parlay
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Get ready for the clash at Davis Wade Stadium as Eastern Kentucky takes on Mississippi State! Both teams are looking to start the season strong after ending with losing records last year.
Eastern Kentucky, with a 5-6 standing, is hungry for a victory on the road. Mississippi State, at 5-7, is hoping to defend their turf in front of the home crowd.
It's sure to be a thrilling match-up that you won't want to miss. If you're feeling lucky, head to SportsBetting3.com to bet on this game and review the odds below. The excitement is building as these two teams face off in Week 1!
Best Colonels at Bulldogs Odds
| Underdog Eastern Kentucky | Favorite Mississippi State |
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Matchup Odds FAQs
Mississippi State is a -26.5 -110 point spread favorite at BetMGM, while Eastern Kentucky is a +26.5 -110 point spread underdog at BetMGM.
The best over line is 61.5 -110 points at BetMGM, which means you risk $110 to win $100 betting the over. The best under line is 61.5 -110 points at BetMGM, and that means you risk $110 to win $100 betting the under.
College Football Odds Example
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Game |
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Eastern Kentucky
Mississippi State
8/31/24 6:00pm EDT | +26.5 -110-26.5 -110 |
Underdog Eastern Kentucky - Eastern Kentucky bettors risk $100 to win $90.91 at -110 odds.
A +26.5 Eastern Kentucky underdog bet wins if they lose by 26 or fewer, tie, or win outright. Your bet loses if they lose by 27 or more.
Favorite Mississippi State - Mississippi State bettors risk $100 to win $90.91 at -110 odds.
A -26.5 Mississippi State favorite bet wins if they win by 27 or more. Your bet loses if they win by 26 or fewer, tie, or lose outright.
Eastern Kentucky at Mississippi State Prop Bets
Important Note: Some states expressly forbid individual college athlete prop bets. The following wagers may not be available depending on your particular state laws.
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Eastern Kentucky
Mississippi State
8/31/24 6:00pm EDT | Pending BetMGM |
Recent Meetings Since 2020
| Week | Game | Result | Margin |
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| 2024 Week 1 | Eastern Kentucky vs Mississippi State Saturday, August 31st, 2024 | MSST 56, EKU 7 Davis Wade Stadium | Mississippi State by 49 |
Team Standings
| Team | Conf | Conf% | W | L | PF | PA | Home | Away | Strk |
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| Eastern Kentucky | 3-2 | 0.600 | 5 | 4 | 192 | 220 | 4-0 | 1-4 | W2 |
| SEC | |||||||||
| Mississippi State | 0-5 | 0.000 | 2 | 7 | 262 | 311 | 2-4 | 0-3 | W1 |
Eastern Kentucky & Mississippi State Futures Odds
Latest NCAA Championship odds, if available, for each team. Review odds for other teams and learn the best College Football bets.
Eastern Kentucky Championship OddsNo NCAA College Football Championship TM Eastern Kentucky YR: futures available
Mississippi State Championship OddsNo NCAA College Football Championship TM Mississippi State YR: futures available
Eastern Kentucky & Mississippi State Team Pages
Review each team's season schedule and results, season win total odds, futures odds, betting bonuses and other valuable information on our exclusive team betting odds pages. Team betting odds and stats update throughout the season:
Team Schedules & Results
| Week | Matchup | Date & Result |
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| Week 1 | Eastern Kentucky vs Mississippi State | MSST 56, EKU 7 Saturday, August 31st, 2024 |
| Week 2 | Eastern Kentucky vs Western Kentucky | WKU 31, EKU 0 Saturday, September 7th, 2024 |
| Week | Matchup | Date & Result |
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| Week 1 | Eastern Kentucky vs Mississippi State | MSST 56, EKU 7 Saturday, August 31st, 2024 |
| Week 2 | Mississippi State vs Arizona State | ASU 30, MSST 23 Saturday, September 7th, 2024 |
| Week 3 | Toledo vs Mississippi State | TOL 41, MSST 17 Saturday, September 14th, 2024 |
| Week 4 | Florida vs Mississippi State | FLA 45, MSST 28 Saturday, September 21st, 2024 |
| Week 5 | Mississippi State vs Texas | TEX 35, MSST 13 Saturday, September 28th, 2024 |
| Week 7 | Mississippi State vs Georgia | UGA 41, MSST 31 Saturday, October 12th, 2024 |
| Week 8 | Texas A&M vs Mississippi State | TA&M 34, MSST 24 Saturday, October 19th, 2024 |
| Week 9 | Arkansas vs Mississippi State | ARK 58, MSST 25 Saturday, October 26th, 2024 |
| Week 10 | UMass vs Mississippi State | MSST 45, MASS 20 Saturday, November 2nd, 2024 |
| Week 11 | Mississippi State vs Tennessee | Saturday, November 9th, 2024 7:00 pm EST |
| Week 13 | Missouri vs Mississippi State | Saturday, November 23rd, 2024 12:00 am EST |
| Week 14 | Mississippi State vs Ole Miss | Friday, November 29th, 2024 3:30 pm EST |
How to Bet on the Game
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How to Bet on the Eastern Kentucky vs Mississippi State College Football Game
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Open a new sports betting account before game time.
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Tap to the sportsbook's College Football page, look for the Eastern Kentucky vs Mississippi State Game.
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Choose your bet and place a wager.
Choose your bet and then use the funds you deposited to place a wager. The sportsbook will pay your winnings or deduct a losing wager from your account balance after the game.
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