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Mississippi State Bulldogs vs Auburn Tigers: Bulldogs Look to Upset Tigers in Men's Basketball Showdown

In an exciting upcoming Men's Basketball game, the Mississippi State Bulldogs will face off against the Auburn Tigers at Neville Arena in Auburn, Alabama. The game is scheduled for March 2, 2024, at 3:00 PM local time and will be broadcasted on ESPN2.


Jan 27, 2024; Starkville, Mississippi, USA; Mississippi State Bulldogs forward Cameron Matthews (4) handles the ball as Auburn Tigers guard Denver Jones (12) defends during the first half at Humphrey Coliseum. Mandatory Credit: Petre Thomas-USA TODAY Sports

The betting data for this game reveals interesting insights into the current odds and lines. The market odds provided by various bookmakers indicate that the Auburn Tigers are heavily favored to win this matchup. FanDuel gives the Tigers a -430 odds of winning, while PointsBet offers them -417 odds. On the other hand, the Mississippi State Bulldogs have +330 odds of pulling off an upset according to FanDuel and +330 odds according to PointsBet.


The spread market also reflects the confidence in Auburn's performance. DraftKings sets the spread at -9.5 points in favor of Auburn, with -110 odds for both teams. Similarly, FanDuel sets the spread at -8.5 points for Auburn with -120 odds and +8.5 points for Mississippi State with -102 odds.


Jan 27, 2024; Starkville, Mississippi, USA; Auburn Tigers forward/center Johni Broome (4) loses control of the ball defended by Mississippi State Bulldogs guard Shakeel Moore (3) and forward Cameron Matthews (4) during the second half as  at Humphrey Coliseum. Mandatory Credit: Petre Thomas-USA TODAY Sports

In terms of total points scored in the game, DraftKings sets the over/under line at 146.5 points with -110 odds for both over and under outcomes. FanDuel sets it slightly lower at 145.5 points with -110 odds for both outcomes.


Analyzing the consensus data, it is evident that a majority of bettors are leaning towards an Auburn victory. The spread bet percentage shows that 71 percent of bettors favor Auburn to cover the spread, while only 29 percent believe Mississippi State can keep it close.


Jan 27, 2024; Starkville, Mississippi, USA; Mississippi State Bulldogs forward Tolu Smith (1) collects a rebound over Auburn Tigers forward/center Johni Broome (4) during the first half at Humphrey Coliseum. Mandatory Credit: Petre Thomas-USA TODAY Sports

Looking at the moneyline percentages, it is clear that most bettors expect Auburn to come out on top. The current moneyline odds stand at -455 for Auburn and +350 for Mississippi State. The opening moneyline odds were -500 for Auburn and +373 for Mississippi State.


As the game approaches, it is important to note any changes in the odds and lines. In this case, the opening odds for both the moneyline and spread markets have remained relatively stable. However, the odds for Auburn to win have seen a slight decrease, indicating a potential shift in confidence towards Mississippi State.


In conclusion, the upcoming Men's Basketball game between the Mississippi State Bulldogs and Auburn Tigers promises to be an exciting matchup. The betting data suggests that Auburn is heavily favored to win, but there are indications of a potential upset by Mississippi State. Fans can tune in to ESPN2 on March 2, 2024, at 3:00 PM local time to witness this thrilling showdown between two talented teams.

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