The Bulldogs will play the Wildcats on Wednesday, January 17th, 2024. Your timezone's tip off time is 7:00 pm EST. Check local listings or your nearest streaming app for coverage.
Review our College Basketball Betting guide to learn how to bet this game.
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Table of Contents
- Matchup Stats
- Moneyline Mage
- Best Odds
- Interactive Odds Example
- Prop Bets
- Team Standings
- Futures Odds
- Team Pages
- Other Games Today
Key Matchup Stats
Looking into the second half of the 2023-24 college basketball season, Mississippi State and Kentucky are set to hit the hardwood on Wednesday, January 17th, 2024. 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 2023-24 season in full stride, Mississippi State currently has a 97.00 conference power ranking, while the SportsBetting3.com conference power ranking for Kentucky is 97.67.
- Away Mississippi State - Mississippi State starts this game with a 0-2 record as an away team, ranking them 3rd in the SEC Conference for away team wins.
- Home Kentucky - Kentucky meets Mississippi State boasting a 8-1 record as a home team. They currently rank 4th in the SEC Conference for home team wins.
- Conference Win Percentage - Mississippi State currently ranks 3rd (0.333) in the SEC Conference, with Kentucky now standing 2nd (0.667) for their conference win percentage in the 2023 SEC Conference for the 2023-24 college basketball season.
- Overall Win Percentage - Mississippi State has a 0.750 overall win percentage, with Kentucky, matching up with a 0.800 overall win percentage.
- Team Records - Mississippi State currently possesses 12-4 regular season overall record. Meanwhile, Kentucky has tallied a 12-3 standing as the 2023-24 college basketball season continues to unfold.
Moneyline Mage
Spelling out the winners with humor since the middle ages.
Ladies and gentlemen, gather 'round for a magical clash on the hardwood!
On Wednesday, January 17th, 2024, Mississippi State goes head-to-head with Kentucky.
Both teams boast impressive 12-4 and 12-3 overall standings, respectively.
But wait, dear wizards, the importance lies in the conference records.
These battles determine the seeds for the upcoming conference tournament.
Mississippi State, with a 1-2 SEC Conference standing, seeks redemption.
They come into this game with a lost their last game current streak.
Meanwhile, Kentucky, with a 2-1 SEC Conference standing, stands strong.
Yet, they too enter this showdown with a lost their last game current streak.
Review the tables below to find the best point spread, total, and moneylines for this game. Remember, dear wizards, you can bet on college basketball legally at BetRivers, BetMGM, and BetWay. The magic of wagering awaits!
Now, let's delve into the realm of futures odds and current standings for both teams. Will Mississippi State rise from the ashes and reclaim their glory? Can Kentucky maintain their dominance in the SEC Conference? Only time will tell, my fellow wizards.
So, mark your calendars and summon your basketball-watching prowess on January 17th.
Prepare to witness a thrilling battle between Mississippi State and Kentucky.
Best Bulldogs at Wildcats Odds
| Underdog Mississippi State | Favorite Kentucky |
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| Over | Under |
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| Underdog Mississippi State | Favorite Kentucky |
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Matchup Odds FAQs
Kentucky is a -6.5 -115 point spread favorite at BetMGM, while Mississippi State is a +6.5 -105 point spread underdog at BetMGM.
The best over line is 155.5 -110 points at BetMGM, which means you risk $110 to win $100 betting the over. The best under line is 155.5 -110 points at BetMGM, and that means you risk $110 to win $100 betting the under.
Kentucky is a -300 moneyline favorite at BetMGM and Mississippi State is a +240 moneyline underdog at BetMGM.
College Basketball Odds Example
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Game |
 BetMGMBet |
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Mississippi State
Kentucky
1/17/24 7:00pm EST | +6.5 -105-6.5 -115 |
Underdog Mississippi State - Mississippi State bettors risk $100 to win $95.24 at -105 odds.
A +6.5 Mississippi State underdog bet wins if they lose by 6 or fewer, tie, or win outright. Your bet loses if they lose by 7 or more.
Favorite Kentucky - Kentucky bettors risk $100 to win $86.96 at -115 odds.
A -6.5 Kentucky favorite bet wins if they win by 7 or more. Your bet loses if they win by 6 or fewer, tie, or lose outright.
Mississippi State at Kentucky 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.
| BetMGM Bet |
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Mississippi State
Kentucky
First to 5 Points
1/17/24 7:00pm EST | +105-145Bet |
Mississippi State
Kentucky
First to 10 Points
1/17/24 7:00pm EST | +115-160Bet |
Mississippi State
Kentucky
First to 15 Points
1/17/24 7:00pm EST | +120-165Bet |
Mississippi State
Kentucky
Game to Overtime
1/17/24 7:00pm EST | Yes +1200No -10000Bet |
Team Standings
| Team | W-L | Win% | Home | Away | Conf | CGB | Conf% | Strk |
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| #20 Kentucky | 23-10 | 0.697 | 14-4 | 7-3 | 13-5 | +1 | 0.722 | L2 |
| Mississippi State | 21-14 | 0.600 | 11-4 | 2-8 | 8-10 | +6 | 0.444 | L2 |
Mississippi State & Kentucky 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.
Mississippi State Championship Odds|
Team | BetMGM |
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| Mississippi State | +8000 Bet |
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Team | BetMGM |
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| Kentucky | +2500 Bet |
Mississippi State & Kentucky 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 Mississippi State vs Kentucky College Basketball Game
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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 Wednesday, January 17th, 2024 at 7:00 pm EST, making sure to enter all your personal details correctly. Don't forget to add your bonus code.
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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.
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Tap to the sportsbook's College Basketball page, look for the Mississippi State vs Kentucky Game.
Navigate to the sportsbook's College Basketball page. Next, look for live or upcoming matchups. Select the Mississippi State vs Kentucky 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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