NCAAB: #5 Tennessee vs Mississippi State Odds, and Picks (Jan 10)

• Tennessee dominated Ole Miss on Saturday, winning by a score of 90-64.
• Mississippi State lost to South Carolina last week, 68-62, dropping to 11-3.
• These two teams last met on January 17, 2023, in a game Tennessee won 70-59.

The college basketball season is in full swing! Let’s preview the Tennessee vs Mississippi State matchup. The Volunteers remain ranked in the Top-5, and will aim to avoid an upset loss against the Bulldogs here.

How to Watch

• SEC Network

Preview

Tennessee surged past #22 Ole Miss last week, handing the Rebels their very first loss of the season. The Volunteers have now won seven games in a row since their 3-game losing streak that came against three top-10 teams. They’ll look to keep up their momentum as they continue SEC play. Tennessee has one of the nation’s best defenses. They’ve held their opponents to 61.5 ppg during their 7-game winning streak.

Mississippi State had their 5-game winning streak snapped by South Carolina in a tough road loss. They have a solid record at 11-3, but have yet to earn any signature victories outside of their solid win against Northwestern. They’ll have an opportunity to add a huge win to their résumé against Tennessee in this game. The Bulldogs will need leading scorer Josh Hubbard to bounce back to have a chance of winning.

Prediction

Home-court advantage makes a considerable difference in college basketball, which creates the need to always be wary when taking the road team. That being said, Tennessee should have a notable advantage in this game. They are a battle-tested top-10 squad and will be facing an inconsistent Bulldogs team. I don’t expect a total blowout, but the Volunteers should be able to win here by double digits on the road.

NCAAB Picks:

• Tennessee 75, Mississippi State 63 ()