The #14 Mississippi State Bulldogs (14-1, 2-0 SEC) play one of the biggest games in years at Humphrey Coliseum, hosting the #6 Kentucky Wildcats (12-3, 1-1 SEC). A win would fully cement the Bulldogs as a contender in the SEC this season. It's a statement opportunity for Mississippi State, and it should be a fantastic game. Here's how to watch...
Game time and TV channel for Mississippi State basketball vs Kentucky
It'll be Dawgs vs Cats in prime time on Saturday. The Top 15 matchup between Mississippi State and Kentucky is set to tipoff at 7:30 PM CT in Starkville. Tonight's game will air on the SEC Network. It will be available for streaming though the ESPN app. If you don't currently have a TV or streaming provider, FuboTV offers a free trial and will have the Bulldogs.
Mississippi State Bulldogs vs Kentucky Wildcats point spread
State is favored Saturday night in the Hump. The Bulldogs are 5.5 point favorites at home over Kentucky according to DraftKings Sportsbook. A higher-scoring game is also expected, as the over/under for the matchup is set at 161.5.
Injury report for Mississippi State vs Kentucky basketball
One Bulldog is listed on the SEC availability report. Guard Kanye Clary remains out for Mississippi State. He hasn't taken the court since the end of November. For Kentucky, guard Kerr Kriisa, who has also been out for multiple weeks, still won't play Saturday. Much more notably, starting forward Andrew Carr is questionable against the Bulldogs. Carr averages 11.1 points and 5.9 rebounds for the Cats, so if he cannot go, that's a significant loss for Kentucky.
Mississippi State Bulldogs vs Kentucky Wildcats score prediction
This matchup has traditionally been a painful one for Mississippi State. Their last regular season win over Kentucky came in 2009. But I like the Bulldogs here. This should be a high-scoring game, but I trust the MSU defense to make more plays behind an incredible Humphrey Coliseum crowd.
Mississippi State wins 80-73