The Mississippi State Bulldogs (19-11, 8-9 SEC) welcome the No. 16 South Carolina Gamecocks (24-6, 12-5) to Humphrey Coliseum Saturday. Tip is set for 2:30 p.m. ET (SEC Network). Below, we analyze FanDuel Sportsbook’s'lines around the South Carolina vs. Mississippi State odds, and make our expert college basketball picks, predictions and best bets.
The Bulldogs lost to the Texas A&M Aggies 75-69 Wednesday, failing to cover as 2.5-point road underdogs. They have lost 3 straight after a 5-game winning streak. Mississippi State has covered 4 of its last 8 and is 14-15-1 against the spread (ATS) on the season.
South Carolina is No. 16 in the . It is coming off a 66-59 home loss to the No. 4 Tennessee Volunteers, closing as a 6-point home underdog. The Gamecocks have won 3 of their last 4 and covered in each victory. They are 21-9 ATS on the season.
South Carolina beat Mississippi State 68-62 at home Jan. 6, covering as a 2.5-point underdog.