Last Updated on September 27, 2025 8:16 am by Anthony Rome
Tennessee at Mississippi State kicks at 4:15 p.m. ET on SEC Network from Davis Wade Stadium. This Tennessee at Mississippi State preview compares opening odds to current odds, public money, injuries, weather, sharp trends, and our expert pick with buy/sell points. For live context, open the CFB public betting chart and browse the College Football hub.
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Game Snapshot — Tennessee at Mississippi State
- Matchup: No. 15 Tennessee Volunteers at Mississippi State Bulldogs
- Date/Time: Sat, Sept. 27, 4:15 p.m. ET
- TV: SEC Network
- Venue: Davis Wade Stadium (Starkville, MS)
Opening Odds — Tennessee at Mississippi State
- Spread: Tennessee −8.5 (market open; some shops showed −9.5)
- Moneyline: Tennessee ~−360 / Mississippi State ~+280 (consensus open)
- Total: 62.5
- Notes: Early dog buy nudged the spread toward the key −7.5/−8 band; total opened low-60s.
Current Odds — Tennessee at Mississippi State (Open → Now)
- Spread: Tennessee −7 (shop range −7.5 to −8.0)
- Moneyline: Tennessee −290 / Mississippi State +240 (best available range)
- Total: 63 (some 62.5 showing)
- Move note: −8.5/−9.5 → −7.5 (toward MSST); total holding around 62.5 with light two-way.
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Public Money — Tickets %, Money %, Line Moves
- Tickets % (Spread): Majority on Tennessee (public side).
- Money % (Spread): Slight Vols handle edge; sharper resistance near −8.
- Total Market: Two-way near 62.5; occasional dips to 61.5 draw Over interest.
Injuries & Weather
- Injuries: No new headline absences as of Tuesday; Vols skill group intact, MSST primary starters available. Verify in the a.m. refresh and 90-min pre-kick per SOP.
- Weather: ~80–82°F at kickoff, light wind, low rain risk — neutral conditions.
Trends That Matter
- Tennessee 5–2 ATS last seven vs Mississippi State.
- Mississippi State 4–0 ATS this season entering Week 5.
- Line has settled near a key number (−7.5); hook management matters.
Expert Pick & Buy Points — Tennessee at Mississippi State
Pick: Tennessee −7.5 — prefer −7 (−120 max) if it appears; otherwise reduce stake above −8.
- Buy up to: −7 (−120 max)
- Sell down to: Avoid −8.5/−9 unless paired as ML or alt-spread legs.
- Alt options: Tennessee ML parlay piece; Over only at 61.5 or better.
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