Mississippi State basketball has swung in the wrong direction over the last week, dropping consecutive road games. The # 24 Bulldogs, 19-9 on the year and 7-8 in the SEC, get a much-needed home game to try and right the ship, hosting the LSU Tigers.
The Bayou Bengals haven't at all had the year three they hoped for under Matt McMahon. They're 14-14 overall with just three SEC wins. But they have been close against multiple quality opponents, and they're no doubt hungry for a big win for some program momentum.
Game time and TV channel for Mississippi State basketball vs the LSU Tigers
It'll be an afternoon game at the Hump on Saturday. Mississippi State's home tilt with the LSU Tigers is set to tipoff at 2:30 PM CT. The game will air on the SEC Network with streaming available through the ESPN app. For fans who don't already have a TV or streaming provider, FuboTV will have Saturday's clash of cats and dogs along with plenty of other college hoops action, and they offer a free trial.
Mississippi State Bulldogs vs LSU Tigers point spread
The oddsmakers in Vegas expect Mississippi State to handle business against the Tigers in Starkville on Saturday. According to DraftKings Sportsbook as of Friday night, the Bulldogs are 11.5 point favorites over LSU. The over/under for the game is set at 148.5.
Mississippi State Bulldogs vs LSU Tigers injury report
On the availability report the Tigers do have a pair of noteworthy names listed. Leading rebounder forward Corey Chest and guard Dji Bailey each received "probable" designations ahead of their trip to Starkville. Otherwise, Mississippi State's Kanye Clary and LSU's Jalen Reed have each been out for their respective teams since the non-conference slate.
Score prediction for Mississippi State basketball vs the LSU Tigers
This should be a get-right game for Mississippi State. LSU plays hard and is solid defensively. But their own offense isn't good, and they don't rebound well. They're the type of team the Bulldogs should matchup against well enough to secure a comfortable win.
Mississippi State wins 74-62