Tennessee Volunteers
American Football NCAAF Davis Wade Stadium Sun 28 Sep 04:15
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College Football Betting Preview: Tennessee vs Mississippi State

Tennessee clash with Mississippi State in this NCAAF Week 5 matchup at Davis Wade Stadium, with kickoff scheduled for 04:15 on Sunday 28 September. Our betting preview features expert predictions, picks, the latest betting odds and H2H stats.

Side With Mississippi State Against The Spread

Our prediction is that Mississippi State will cover the line and prove to be competitive. It’s currently set at +7.5 against Tennessee and that makes plenty of appeal, with 1.91 available.

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Tennessee Overcame Mississippi State in Last H2H

Tennessee Volunteers previous game saw them claim a 56-24 home win over UAB Blazers at Neyland Stadium.

Mississippi State Bulldogs were winners for the fourth straight time in their last game. Landing a 38-10 home victory against Northern Illinois Huskies at Davis Wade Stadium.

Head-to-Head Statistics

These two teams last met at Neyland Stadium, with Tennessee claiming the win. Beating Mississippi State by a 33-14 scoreline.

Quarterbacks

Joey Aguilar
Blake Shapen

Tennessee vs Mississippi State Prediction & Picks

Unlock a complete betting breakdown for Tennessee vs Mississippi State, featuring our expert match prediction, expected final score, standout player prop picks and a ready-to-play bet builder.

Game Prediction

We’re confident that Mississippi State can push for a victory in this college football showdown and the +7.5 about them on the spread makes lots of appeal. Take 1.91 that they cover the line.

Our team of college football handicappers track current injuries closely. Combined with recent form, this helps us identify the best value odds. A data-led approach backed by key stats and the latest team news keeps our analysis sharp.

Key Tennessee vs Mississippi State stats:

  • The +7.5 line has been covered by Mississippi State in 4 consecutive games.
  • The -7.5 line hasn’t been covered by Tennessee in 7 of their last 10 games on the road.
  • The -7.5 line hasn’t been covered by Tennessee in 13 of their last 19 games on the road.

Mississippi State +7.5 Probability

According to the best betting apps, our pick has a 52.4% chance of winning. Our experts think there’s a stronger chance of success and calculate the probability to be 55-60%. It’s why we think it’s worth placing this college bet.

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Player Prop Picks

Top Pick: Fluff Bothwell Anytime TD

You can back Fluff Bothwell (Mississippi State) at 1.87 to hit paydirt. The Anytime Touchdown Scorer odds are appealing from all angles and we’re willing to take a chance on him.

Latest Fluff Bothwell Player Prop Odds
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Rushing Yards

 Joey Aguilar Over 272.5 Passing Yards

You can back Joey Aguilar (Tennessee) at 1.88 surpass 272.5 passing yards. We’re tempted to back him to cover the QB Passing Yards line, with plenty of juice on offer.

Latest Joey Aguilar Player Prop Odds
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Same Game Parlay Picks

Spread Mississippi State +7.5
Totals Under 63.5
Anytime Touchdown Fluff Bothwell

We’ve got a same game parlay with three options: Mississippi State +7.5, Under 63.5 points and Fluff Bothwell (Mississippi State) to record a touchdown.

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Correct Score Prediction

Tennessee Tennessee logo 28 - 27 Mississippi State logo Mississippi State

Don’t pass up the opportunity to have a speculative bet on the Vols to land a 28-27 win. We don’t think that there will be too much between the teams.

Tennessee vs Mississippi State Odds

The odds and lines are updated on a frequent basis. You might therefore find that they are different to the ones listed for the betting predictions and bet builder tips.

Tennessee Favorites to Win According to the Books

The sportsbooks have Tennessee at 1.34 when it comes to the Moneyline betting, implying the market leaders are 75% likely to win this college game according to the latest odds. Mississippi State are the underdogs at 3.35 and they’re regarded as least likely to win.

The current spread is 7.5 and total points is 63.5. A Total wager is always available and can often provide value selections. If you’re going for Under 63.5, this outcome can be backed at 1.91.

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Point Spread
Total Points

Fluff Bothwell Favorite to Score First TD

The First Touchdown Scorer favorite is Fluff Bothwell at 8.50. Similar odds can be found if you’re interested in this player to register the final TD.

Touchdown

Fluff Bothwell (Mississippi State)
Star Thomas (Tennessee)
Chris Brazzell II (Tennessee)
Davon Booth (Mississippi State)

Receiving Yards

Chris Brazzell II (Tennessee)
Brenen Thompson (Mississippi State)
Anthony Evans III (Mississippi State)
Braylon Staley (Tennessee)

Rushing Yards

Star Thomas (Tennessee)
Fluff Bothwell (Mississippi State)

Passing Yards

Joey Aguilar (Tennessee)
Blake Shapen (Mississippi State)

Micro Betting

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Mississippi State Keep Cashing In at Home

Mississippi State are riding three straight wins at Davis Wade Stadium. They own a 5-5 mark in their past 10 home games, averaging 34.00 points on offense and surrendering 27.40 on defense.

Tennessee have four wins and six losses in the last 10 road games, averaging 23.60 points on offense and surrendering 26.60 on defense.

Last 10 Games W-L P PF PA O63.5 U63.5
Mississippi State logo Mississippi State Home Stats 5-5 61.40 34.00 27.40 3 7
Tennessee logo Tennessee Away Stats 4-6 50.20 23.60 26.60 0 10
  • W-L = Wins-Losses
  • P = Avg. Points
  • PF = Avg. Points For
  • PA = Avg. Points Against
  • O63.5 = Games Over 63.5 Points
  • U63.5 = Games Under 63.5 Points

Last 5 & H2H

Team Stats

Latest regular season and playoff games stats.

Tennessee Volunteers logo Tennessee Volunteers Stats
Mississippi State Bulldogs logo Mississippi State Bulldogs Stats
Moneyline
  • 7 wins and 3 defeats in the last 10 games
  • 4 wins and 6 defeats in the last 10 games on the road
Moneyline
  • 5 wins and 5 defeats in the last 10 games
  • 5 wins and 5 defeats in the last 10 home games
Point Spread
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Total Points
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NCAAF Standings Select Season

Southeastern W L PF PA N. Pts Home Away Strk
Missouri 5 0 226 73 153 5-0 0-0 5W
Oklahoma 4 0 125 36 89 3-0 1-0 4W
Ole Miss 5 0 203 94 109 4-0 1-0 5W
Texas A&M 4 0 143 96 47 3-0 1-0 4W
Vanderbilt 5 0 245 86 159 3-0 2-0 5W
LSU 4 1 135 61 74 3-0 1-1 1L
Mississippi State 4 1 193 88 105 3-1 1-0 1L
Tennessee 4 1 255 145 110 3-1 1-0 2W
Alabama 3 1 152 66 86 2-0 1-1 3W
Georgia 3 1 138 78 60 2-1 1-0 1L
Texas 3 1 127 31 96 3-0 0-1 3W
Auburn 3 2 138 82 56 2-0 1-2 2L
South Carolina 3 2 124 94 30 3-1 0-1 1W
Kentucky 2 2 108 104 4 2-1 0-1 1L
Arkansas 2 3 187 150 37 2-1 0-2 3L
Florida 1 3 88 64 24 1-1 0-2 3L