<p>The Bulldogs and Volunteers are set to face off at 7:00 ET on ESPN2. The Volunteers will host the game at Thompson-Boling Arena at Food City Center in Knoxville, TN. The over/under for this game is set at 140.5 points, and Tennessee is favored by -7.5 vs. Mississippi State in a Southeastern conference matchup.</p><h3>MISSISSIPPI STATE BULLDOGS VS TENNESSEE VOLUNTEERS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Mississippi State Bulldogs +7.5</p><p>This game will be played at Thompson-Boling Arena at Food City Center at 7:00 ET on Tuesday, January 21st.</p><h3>WHY BET THE MISSISSIPPI STATE BULLDOGS:</h3><ul><li>We have this one finishing with a projected score of 77-71 in favor of the Volunteers.</li><li>Even though we have Tennessee winning straight-up, we like Mississippi State at +7.5.</li><li>The over/under is currently sitting at 140.5 points, and we like the over with a projected 148 points.</li></ul><h3>Is a Road Win Possible for Mississippi State?</h3><h3>Mississippi State Bulldogs Recent Game/Games</h3>

<p>Mississippi State improved to 15-3 on the season with an 84-81 win over Ole Miss on Saturday. The Bulldogs, who were -5.5 favorites, didn’t cover the spread, but they got the win at home. The total points for the game reached 165, going over the pre-game line of 147.5.</p>

<p>Mississippi State led 37-29 at halftime but allowed 45 points in the 2nd half while scoring 37 of their own. Despite the defensive lapse, they managed to hold on for the win.</p><p>In their latest game, Mississippi State put up 84 points, shooting 44.6% from the field with an effective field goal percentage of 52.3%. They connected on 9 of 27 three-point attempts (33.3%) and hit 52.6% of their two-point shots. At the free-throw line, they made 17 of 28 attempts, good for 60.7%.</p> <p>Riley Kugel led the way with 21 points, hitting 4 of 8 from deep, while Jaemyn Brakefield added 20 points, making 3 of 5 from beyond the arc. KeShawn Murphy contributed 18 points and 11 rebounds, shooting 66.7% from the field. The Bulldogs grabbed 19 offensive rebounds and dished out 15 assists in the win.</p><p>Mississippi State’s defense struggled, giving up 81 points on 44% shooting from the field. They allowed the opposing team to hit 52% of their two-point attempts, going 20/38.</p> <p>From beyond the arc, the Bulldogs allowed 9 threes on 27 attempts, a 33% shooting rate. The other team also went to the line 28 times, making 17 free throws for 60%. Mississippi State gave up 19 offensive rebounds.</p><h3>Can Tennessee Live Up to the Hype at Home?</h3><h3>Tennessee Volunteers Recent Game</h3> 

<p>The Volunteers fell to 16-2 on the season after a 76-75 road loss to Vanderbilt on Saturday. Tennessee, who entered the game as -5.5 favorites, not only lost but also failed to cover the spread.</p> 

<p>After trailing 41-35 at halftime, Tennessee outscored Vanderbilt 40-35 in the second half but couldn’t complete the comeback. The game’s total points reached 151, surpassing the over/under line of 142.5.</p><p>Tennessee's offense put up 75 points in their last game, shooting 48% from the field and 47.6% from three-point range, hitting 10 of 21 attempts. Their effective field goal percentage was 58%, and they were strong at the free-throw line, making 17 of 21 for 81%.</p> <p>Felix Okpara was perfect from the field, going 7 for 7, while Zakai Zeigler dished out 10 assists. Jason Edwards led the team with 18 points, and Jaylen Carey grabbed 10 rebounds. The Volunteers had 16 assists as a team and pulled down 8 offensive rebounds.</p><p>Even with Tennessee giving up 76 points, the Volunteers couldn’t capitalize, allowing their opponent to shoot 46% from the field. The opposing team found success inside, hitting 51% of their two-point attempts (18/35).</p> <p>From beyond the arc, Tennessee’s defense allowed 8 threes on 21 attempts, a 38% shooting rate. The Volunteers also sent their opponent to the line 19 times, where they converted 16 free throws (84%).</p>

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