Who's Playing

South Carolina @ Mississippi State

Current Records: South Carolina 13-7; Mississippi State 13-7

What to Know

The Mississippi State Bulldogs won both of their matches against the South Carolina Gamecocks last season (75-59 and 69-48) and are aiming for the same result Tuesday. MSU and USC will face off in an SEC battle at 7 p.m. ET at Humphrey Coliseum. The Gamecocks should still be riding high after a win, while the Bulldogs will be looking to right the ship.

MSU has to be hurting after a devastating 76-50 defeat at the hands of the Texas Tech Red Raiders this past Saturday. One thing holding MSU back was the mediocre play of guard Iverson Molinar, who did not have his best game: he played for 32 minutes with and five turnovers.

Meanwhile, USC had enough points to win and then some against the Texas A&M Aggies this past Saturday, taking their matchup 74-63. Four players on USC scored in the double digits: guard James Reese V (20), guard Erik Stevenson (13), guard Jermaine Couisnard (13), and forward Keyshawn Bryant (12).

The Bulldogs are the favorite in this one, with an expected 8-point margin of victory. There could be an interesting gambling play in this one, as they have done quite well against the spread at home this season while the Gamecocks have struggled against the spread on the road.

MSU and USC now sit at an identical 13-7. USC is 7-5 after wins this year, and MSU is 4-2 after losses.

How To Watch

  • When: Tuesday at 7 p.m. ET
  • Where: Humphrey Coliseum -- Starkville, Mississippi
  • TV: ESPN University
  • Online streaming: fuboTV (Try for free. Regional restrictions may apply.)
  • Follow: CBS Sports App
  • Ticket Cost: $19.99

Odds

The Bulldogs are a big 8-point favorite against the Gamecocks, according to the latest college basketball odds.

The oddsmakers had a good feel for the line for this one, as the game opened with the Bulldogs as an 8.5-point favorite.

Over/Under: -112

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Series History

Mississippi State have won seven out of their last 12 games against South Carolina.

  • Feb 24, 2021 - Mississippi State 69 vs. South Carolina 48
  • Feb 06, 2021 - Mississippi State 75 vs. South Carolina 59
  • Mar 03, 2020 - South Carolina 83 vs. Mississippi State 71
  • Feb 19, 2020 - Mississippi State 79 vs. South Carolina 76
  • Feb 23, 2019 - Mississippi State 76 vs. South Carolina 61
  • Jan 08, 2019 - South Carolina 87 vs. Mississippi State 82
  • Feb 24, 2018 - Mississippi State 72 vs. South Carolina 68
  • Jan 31, 2018 - Mississippi State 81 vs. South Carolina 76
  • Feb 28, 2017 - South Carolina 63 vs. Mississippi State 57
  • Feb 11, 2017 - South Carolina 77 vs. Mississippi State 73
  • Feb 27, 2016 - Mississippi State 68 vs. South Carolina 58
  • Jan 26, 2016 - South Carolina 84 vs. Mississippi State 74