Who's Playing

Mississippi State @ Alabama

Current Records: Mississippi State 14-10; Alabama 16-9

What to Know

The #25 Alabama Crimson Tide and the Mississippi State Bulldogs will face off in an SEC clash at 7 p.m. ET Feb. 16 at Coleman Coliseum. The Crimson Tide will be strutting in after a victory while MSU will be stumbling in from a defeat.

Bama escaped with a win this past Saturday against the Arkansas Razorbacks by the margin of a single free throw, 68-67.

Speaking of close games: MSU was close but no cigar this past Saturday as they fell 69-65 to the LSU Tigers. Despite the loss, MSU got a solid performance out of guard Iverson Molinar, who had 26 points.

Bama is the favorite in this one, with an expected 5.5-point margin of victory. But bettors beware: they are only 6-14 against the spread when favored.

It was close but no cigar for the Crimson Tide as they fell 78-76 to the Bulldogs in the teams' previous meeting in January. Maybe Bama will have more luck at home instead of on the road? Watch the contest and check back on CBS Sports for all the details.

How To Watch

  • When: Wednesday at 7 p.m. ET
  • Where: Coleman Coliseum -- Tuscaloosa, Alabama
  • TV: ESPN2
  • Online streaming: fuboTV (Try for free. Regional restrictions may apply.)
  • Follow: CBS Sports App
  • Ticket Cost: $6.00

Odds

The Crimson Tide are a solid 5.5-point favorite against the Bulldogs, according to the latest college basketball odds.

The oddsmakers were right in line with the betting community on this one, as the game opened as a 5.5-point spread, and stayed right there.

Over/Under: -110

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Series History

Alabama have won ten out of their last 15 games against Mississippi State.

  • Jan 15, 2022 - Mississippi State 78 vs. Alabama 76
  • Mar 12, 2021 - Alabama 85 vs. Mississippi State 48
  • Feb 27, 2021 - Alabama 64 vs. Mississippi State 59
  • Jan 23, 2021 - Alabama 81 vs. Mississippi State 73
  • Feb 25, 2020 - Mississippi State 80 vs. Alabama 73
  • Jan 08, 2020 - Alabama 90 vs. Mississippi State 69
  • Feb 12, 2019 - Mississippi State 81 vs. Alabama 62
  • Jan 29, 2019 - Alabama 83 vs. Mississippi State 79
  • Feb 06, 2018 - Mississippi State 67 vs. Alabama 63
  • Jan 20, 2018 - Alabama 68 vs. Mississippi State 62
  • Mar 09, 2017 - Alabama 75 vs. Mississippi State 55
  • Jan 28, 2017 - Alabama 71 vs. Mississippi State 62
  • Jan 03, 2017 - Alabama 68 vs. Mississippi State 58
  • Feb 20, 2016 - Mississippi State 67 vs. Alabama 61
  • Feb 02, 2016 - Alabama 82 vs. Mississippi State 80