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Mississippi State @ LSU

Current Records: Mississippi State 14-9; LSU 17-7

What to Know

The Mississippi State Bulldogs have been on the wrong side of a one-way rivalry with the LSU Tigers and are hoping to record their first win since March 8 of 2018. MSU and LSU will face off in an SEC battle at 8 p.m. ET this past Saturday at Pete Maravich Assembly Center. The Tigers should still be feeling good after a victory, while MSU will be looking to regain their footing.

MSU came up short against the Tennessee Volunteers this past Wednesday, falling 72-63. Mississippi State's defeat came about despite a quality game from forward Garrison Brooks, who had 15 points in addition to eight boards.

Meanwhile, LSU beat the Texas A&M Aggies 76-68 last week. LSU got double-digit scores from four players: forward Tari Eason (25), guard Brandon Murray (14), guard Xavier Pinson (11), and forward Darius Days (10). This also makes it four games in a row in which Tari Eason has had at least three steals.

The Bulldogs are expected to lose this next one by 6.5. Those betting on them against the spread shouldn't have high expectations for them since the squad is 1-3 ATS when expected to lose.

Mississippi State's loss took them down to 14-9 while LSU's win pulled them up to 17-7. Eason will be someone to keep an eye on after he posted a double-double on 25 points and 12 rebounds along with three blocks last Tuesday. Let's see if he can build on that strong performance or if Mississippi State's defense can bottle him up.

How To Watch

  • When: Saturday at 8 p.m. ET
  • Where: Pete Maravich Assembly Center -- Baton Rouge, Louisiana
  • TV: ESPN2
  • Online streaming: fuboTV (Try for free. Regional restrictions may apply.)
  • Follow: CBS Sports App
  • Ticket Cost: $12.00

Odds

The Tigers are a solid 6.5-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 6.5-point spread, and stayed right there.

Over/Under: -110

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Series History

LSU have won five out of their last nine games against Mississippi State.

  • Feb 10, 2021 - LSU 94 vs. Mississippi State 80
  • Jan 11, 2020 - LSU 60 vs. Mississippi State 59
  • Feb 06, 2019 - LSU 92 vs. Mississippi State 88
  • Mar 08, 2018 - Mississippi State 80 vs. LSU 77
  • Mar 03, 2018 - LSU 78 vs. Mississippi State 57
  • Mar 08, 2017 - Mississippi State 79 vs. LSU 52
  • Mar 04, 2017 - Mississippi State 88 vs. LSU 76
  • Jan 07, 2017 - Mississippi State 95 vs. LSU 78
  • Feb 06, 2016 - LSU 88 vs. Mississippi State 77

Injury Report for LSU

  • Adam Miller: Out for the Season (Knee)

Injury Report for Mississippi State

  • KeShawn Murphy: Out for the Season (Not Injury Related)