Kentucky vs Mississippi State Basketball Odds

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The Wildcats will play the Bulldogs on Saturday, January 11th, 2025. Your timezone's tip off time is 8:30 pm EST. Check local listings or your nearest streaming app for coverage.

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Key Matchup Stats

Looking into the second half of the 2024-25 college basketball season, Kentucky and Mississippi State are set to hit the hardwood on Saturday, January 11th, 2025. Luckily, we have some clear performance trends emerging now that each team has more than a dozen games under their belts. Use the following data to help analyze this matchup and to place an intelligent wager on its ultimate outcome.

  • SportsBetting3.com Power Rankings - With the 2024-25 season in full stride, Kentucky currently has a 97.33 conference power ranking, while the SportsBetting3.com conference power ranking for Mississippi State is 99.67.
  • Away Kentucky - Kentucky starts this game with a 0-2 record as an away team, ranking them 4th in the SEC Conference for away team wins.
  • Home Mississippi State - Mississippi State meets Kentucky boasting a 7-0 record as a home team. They currently rank 5th in the SEC Conference for home team wins.
  • Conference Win Percentage - Kentucky currently ranks 2nd (0.500) in the SEC Conference, with Mississippi State now standing 1st (1.000) for their conference win percentage in the 2024 SEC Conference for the 2024-25 college basketball season.
  • Overall Win Percentage - Kentucky has a 0.800 overall win percentage, with Mississippi State matching up with a 0.933 overall win percentage.
  • Team Records - Kentucky currently possesses 12-3 regular season overall record. Meanwhile, Mississippi State has tallied a 14-1 standing as the 2024-25 college basketball season continues to unfold.

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Gather 'round, muggles! Kentucky (12-3) faces Mississippi State (14-1) in wizardly clash.

Conference records crucial for tournament seeds. Kentucky 1-1, Mississippi State 2-0 in SEC.

Kentucky dropped last game, Mississippi State on 8-win streak. Exciting battle awaits!

Review the tables below to find the best point spread, total, and moneylines for this game. You can bet on college basketball legally at BetRivers and BetMGM. We've also listed each team's futures odds and current standings below. Get ready for magic on the court!

Best Wildcats at Bulldogs Odds


Best Point Spread Betting Odds
Underdog

Kentucky		Favorite

Mississippi State
+4.5 -105 BetMGM
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-4.5 -115 BetMGM
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Mississippi State has a -4.5 -115 point spread at BetMGM OH. They are the point spread favorite in this matchup. Kentucky has a +4.5 -105 point spread at BetMGM OH. Kentucky is the point spread underdog. Review how to bet on a point spread with our text and video tutorials.

Best Total Betting Odds
OverUnder
160.5 o -115 BetMGM
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160.5 u -105 BetMGM
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BetMGM has the best over line of 160.5 points. Risk $115 to win $100. BetMGM has the best under line of 160.5 points. Risk $105 to win $100. Our tutorial explains more about total bets.

Best Moneyline Betting Odds
Underdog

Kentucky		Favorite

Mississippi State
+180 BetMGM
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-225 BetMGM
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Mississippi State is the -225 moneyline favorite. Risk $225 to win $100 on Mississippi State at BetMGM. Kentucky is the +180 underdog at BetMGM. Risk $100 to win $180 on Kentucky. Learn more about how to bet on money lines.

Matchup Odds FAQs

What is the point spread for the Kentucky vs Mississippi State College Basketball game on Saturday, January 11th, 2025?

Mississippi State is a -4.5 -115 point spread favorite at BetMGM, while Kentucky is a +4.5 -105 point spread underdog at BetMGM.

What is the over-under total line for the Kentucky vs Mississippi State College Basketball game on Saturday, January 11th, 2025?

The best over line is 160.5 -115 points at BetMGM, which means you risk $115 to win $100 betting the over. The best under line is 160.5 -105 points at BetMGM, and that means you risk $105 to win $100 betting the under.

What is the moneyline for the Kentucky vs Mississippi State College Basketball game on Saturday, January 11th, 2025?

Mississippi State is a -225 moneyline favorite at BetMGM and Kentucky is a +180 moneyline underdog at BetMGM.

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College Basketball Odds and Outcomes Explained

Game		 BetMGM Sports Betting BetMGM
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Kentucky
Mississippi State
1/11/25 8:30pm EST
+4.5 -105-4.5 -115
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Underdog Kentucky - Kentucky bettors risk $100 to win $95.24 at -105 odds.

A +4.5 Kentucky underdog bet wins if they lose by 4 or fewer, tie, or win outright. Your bet loses if they lose by 5 or more.

Favorite Mississippi State - Mississippi State bettors risk $100 to win $86.96 at -115 odds.

A -4.5 Mississippi State favorite bet wins if they win by 5 or more. Your bet loses if they win by 4 or fewer, tie, or lose outright.

Kentucky at Mississippi State Prop Bets

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College Basketball Prop Bets
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Kentucky
Mississippi State
First to 5 Points
1/11/25 8:30pm EST
-105-135Bet
Kentucky
Mississippi State
First to 10 Points
1/11/25 8:30pm EST
+105-145Bet
Kentucky
Mississippi State
First to 15 Points
1/11/25 8:30pm EST
+110-155Bet
Kentucky
Mississippi State
Game to Overtime
1/11/25 8:30pm EST
Yes +825No -3000Bet

Team Standings

2024-2025 College Basketball Regular Season Standings - Kentucky, Mississippi State
Team W-L Win% Home Away Conf CGB Conf% Strk
#14 Mississippi State15-40.7898-13-23-3+2.50.500L1
#9 Kentucky14-40.77811-11-23-2+20.600L1

Kentucky & Mississippi State Futures Odds

Latest College Basketball Championship odds, if available, for each team. Review March Madness odds for other teams and learn how to bet on the college basketball tournament. Also be sure to read Ron Halfback's Final Four write-up.

Kentucky Championship Odds
2024-25 Kentucky NCAA Men's Basketball Tournament Odds

Team		BetMGM Sports Betting BetMGM
Kentucky		+1800
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Mississippi State Championship Odds
2024-25 Mississippi State NCAA Men's Basketball Tournament Odds

Team		BetMGM Sports Betting BetMGM
Mississippi State		+8000
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Kentucky & Mississippi State Team Pages

Review each team's futures odds, betting bonuses, current standings and other valuable information on our exclusive team betting odds pages. Team betting odds and stats update throughout the season:

How to Bet on the Game

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How to Bet on the Kentucky vs Mississippi State College Basketball Game

  1. Open a new sports betting account before game time.

    Review our list of sports betting sites. Open a new account before the game starts on Saturday, January 11th, 2025 at 8:30 pm EST, making sure to enter all your personal details correctly. Don't forget to add your bonus code.

  2. Visit the sportsbook’s cashier, banking, or deposit page.

    Navigate to the sportsbook's deposit page. Use your Visa card or MasterCard, or deposit with a bank transfer, or other methods like Paypal.

  3. Tap to the sportsbook's College Basketball page, look for the Kentucky vs Mississippi State Game.

    Navigate to the sportsbook's College Basketball page. Next, look for live or upcoming matchups. Select the Kentucky vs Mississippi State Game.

  4. 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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