Let's Talk March Madness: Baylor versus Mississippi State
College Hoops Showdown Predictions: Baylor #9 vs. Mississippi State #8 in March Madness
Head to the East Region for a nail-biting matchup between 8th-seeded Mississippi State and 9th-seeded Baylor. This clash promises to be a tight one, given their similar rankings and close betting odds.
Sports betting enthusiasts have had a busy time with these teams, as Baylor initially opened as the favorite, then the odds flipped, with the spread peaking at a mere 2.5 before finally settling at Mississippi State's -1.
Baylor vs Mississippi State Showdown
- Moneyline: Baylor: ($100) (-105) vs Mississippi State: ($100) (-115)
- Spread: Mississippi State -1
- Total: 144.5
Worth the Risk on Baylor
This is an attractive wager for savvy college basketball bettors, given Baylor's recent surge and Mississippi State's wobbly form. Although the Bulldogs are favored, the Bears boast a winning streak going into the tournament and have been covering the spread in their last three matches.
Conversely, the Bulldogs have struggled to secure wins, ending their regular season with a rocky record of 5 wins against 8 losses (5-8 SU). Moreover, they're one of the coldest teams against the spread, holding a losing record of 6-12 ATS over their last 18 games.
This game will be decided by defense, as Baylor is stingy on defense, allowing slightly over 69 points per game (ppg). They've also kept four of their last five opponents under 65 points. Mississippi State, on the other hand, has a hard time on defense, surrendering 74.2 ppg to opponents.
Betting on March Madness has been unkind to Mississippi State in recent years. In their last three games since 2019, they've failed to secure a single win, both straight-up (SU) and against the spread (ATS). Meanwhile, Baylor has been consistently on form, boasting a 9-3 record (SU) and 8-4 ATS record in their 12 March Madness games since 2021.
Interestingly, the last time Baylor played as a +1.5-point underdog in March Madness, they emerged victorious!
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- There's a close betting odds similarity between 8th-seeded Baylor and 9th-seeded Mississippi State in the March Madness tournament.
- The moneyline for the Baylor versus Mississippi State matchup shows Baylor at (-105) and Mississippi State at (-115), making Baylor a potentially attractive wager for savvy college basketball bettors.
- Despite Mississippi State being favored, betting sites might consider Baylor, given their recent winning streak and performance in covering the spread in their last three matches.
- In the past, Mississippi State has struggled in March Madness, with no wins in their last three games since 2019, both straight-up (SU) and against the spread (ATS).
- Baylor has shown consistent form in March Madness, boasting a 9-3 record (SU) and 8-4 ATS record in their 12 games since 2021, making them an interesting option for sports betting enthusiasts.
