Mississippi State vs. Tennessee, 1/3/22 CBB Betting Prediction, Odds & Trends

Mississippi State vs. Tennessee Prediction

No. 8 Tennessee will take on SEC foe Mississippi State in a battle of 11-2 teams on Tuesday night at 7:00 p.m. ET.

Even though the number sits at just 121.5, is the under the smart play when it comes to this matchup?

Game Matchup & Betting Odds

617 Mississippi State Bulldogs (+10.5) at 618 Tennessee Vols (-10.5); o/u 121.5

7:00 p.m. ET, Monday, January 3, 2022

Thompson-Boling Arena, Knoxville, TN

Mississippi State vs. Tennessee Public Betting Information

Our CBB Public Betting Information page indicates that 67% of public bettors are currently backing Mississippi State when it comes to the spread. This information is subject to change throughout the day, however, so be sure to check the link so you’re receiving the most up-to-date public betting data.

Mississippi State Bulldogs DFS Spin

Shakeel Moore racked up six points (2-4 FG, 0-1 3Pt, 2-2 FT), two rebounds, four assists and one steal in 24 minutes during Wednesday's 78-67 loss to Alabama. Moore, who missed two games with an undisclosed issue, scored six points in Wednesday's loss to Alabama. The 6-foot-1 junior has appeared in 11 games, logging seven points, 3.1 rebounds, 2.3 assists and 2.5 steals on 20.5 minutes per game.

Tennessee Vols DFS Spin

Josiah-Jordan James (knee) didn't play in Wednesday's win over Ole Miss. Despite participating in pregame warmups, James was absent from the lineup for a fourth straight game with a knee injury. The guard's next opportunity to possibly return to the court looms Tuesday against Mississippi State.

Mississippi State vs. Tennessee CBB Betting Trends

Favorite is 5-1 ATS in the last 6 meetings

Bulldogs are 0-4 ATS in their last 4 games overall

Volunteers are 6-1 ATS in their last 7 home games

Volunteers are 18-7-1 ATS in their last 26 games following a ATS loss

Mississippi State vs. Tennessee CBB Prediction:

The under is 4-1 in the Volunteers’ last five games, is 5-2 in their last seven home games and is 7-3 in their last 10 home games when facing an opponent with a winning road record. On the other side, the under is 6-1 in the Bulldogs’ last seven road games, is 19-7 in their last 26 games overall and is 5-1 in their last six games versus an opponent with a winning percentage above .600.

CBB BETTING PREDICTION: MISSISSIPPI STATE/TENNESSEE UNDER 121.5