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Utah Utes vs Mississippi State Bulldogs Betting Preview
Utah Utes (7-3) host the Mississippi State Bulldogs (4-5) on Saturday afternoon at the Delta Center in Salt Lake City. Utah looks to build its first win streak since opening 5-0, while Mississippi State seeks its first back-to-back victories of the season.
Line Movement and Odds
- Utah Utes Spread: -6.5
- Mississippi State Bulldogs Spread: +6.5
- Utah Utes MoneyLine: -275
- Mississippi State Bulldogs MoneyLine: +220
- Total: 142.5
Utah opened as a moderate home favorite, reflecting their strong scoring leaders and rebounding edge. Mississippi State’s uncertainty around star Josh Hubbard has kept the line steady, with bettors cautious about the Bulldogs’ offensive output. The total of 142.5 points suggests expectations for a balanced contest, with Utah’s tempo and Mississippi State’s defensive adjustments shaping the pace. See updated numbers and market shifts on the College Basketball Odds page.
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Matchup Breakdown
Utah Utes Outlook
Guard Terrence Brown leads Utah with 21.6 points per game, while Keanu Dawes adds 11.4 points, 9.8 rebounds, and 3.3 assists. Dawes posted a double-double in last year’s matchup against Mississippi State. Coach Alex Jensen, in his first season, emphasized confidence and rotation depth as keys to success. Utah averages 77.2 points per game and has shown resilience in close contests, with Steinbach and Brown providing consistent scoring threats.
Mississippi State Bulldogs Outlook
Josh Hubbard leads the Bulldogs with 21.2 points per game but is questionable with an ankle injury. He scored 23 points against Utah last season and has started 59 consecutive games. Without Hubbard, Mississippi State leans on depth and defensive intensity, but consistency has been an issue. Coach Chris Jans stressed the need for back-to-back wins, noting the team’s struggles to sustain momentum. The Bulldogs average 71.5 points per game and rely on balanced contributions from their frontcourt.
Key Matchup / Path to Victory
Utah’s scoring duo of Brown and Dawes versus Mississippi State’s ability to generate offense without Hubbard is the focal battle. The Utes must control the boards and tempo, while the Bulldogs rely on defensive discipline and secondary scoring to stay competitive.
Injuries / Availability
Utah: Full roster available.
Mississippi State: Josh Hubbard (ankle) questionable.
Betting Trends
- Utah is 8-0 at home this season.
- The Utes average 77.2 points per game.
- Mississippi State has not won back-to-back games this season.
- Hubbard has scored 20+ points in five games but may miss this matchup.
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Best Bets and Prediction
Projected Final Score: Utah 75, Mississippi State 67
- Pick: Utah -6.5. The Utes’ home-court advantage and rebounding edge should allow them to cover.
- Total: Under 142.5. Mississippi State’s offensive uncertainty points to a lower-scoring outcome.
Expect Utah to secure a solid home win, with Brown and Dawes leading the way, while Mississippi State struggles to find consistency without Hubbard.
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