Michigan State vs. Mississippi State NCAA Tournament Odds
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Michigan State or Mississippi State? The key to making Thursday’s correct NCAA Tournament pick may actually hinge on the betting spread.
Here’s why.
Action PRO houses a bunch of betting trends applicable to the NCAA Tournament, with more than 30 active picks for the NCAA Tournament. One in particular, hitting spread predictions at 58%, flashed with a Michigan State vs. Mississippi State pick when the Spartans and Bulldogs meet in the opening round.
Although Thursday’s MSU vs. Mississippi State prediction from our premium model is against the spread, and not a moneyline prediction, it’s certainly relevant to which team wins and moves on: The Michigan State vs. Mississippi State odds are essentially a coin flip.
Don’t overthink it. Thursday morning’s huge edge is an easy call from our betting models. Let’s check the Michigan State vs. Mississippi State pick it submitted for the first Thursday game of the NCAA Tournament.
Michigan State vs Mississippi State Pick | Thursday Morning’s Huge Edge
This angle, which only makes picks in the NCAA Tournament, rolled out more than a dozen picks to consider across Thursday and Friday. Utilize it all weekend!
It’s active throughout the entire tourney.
First up Thursday is an 8 vs. 9 matchup. Tough call? Nope.
The pick matching today’s huge trend is on Mississippi State against the spread.
Bet Labs’ premium model NCAA Tournament Slow-Paced Dogs suggests betting:
- Underdogs against the spread of +1 to +4.5
- Seeded between 7-16
- With slow possession numbers (0-72.2 possessions per game)
No. 8-seed Mississippi State’s pace this season slots right under the threshold.
As a reminder, the model pick is admittedly against the spread, and not to win outright.
However, considering the short point spread, it’s extremely likely that if Mississippi State covers, the Bulldogs will also win.
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PRO Model Prediction: Mississippi State Spread
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