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Auburn vs. Mississippi State prediction: Why Auburn is favored to win men's college basketball matchup [2/18/2026]
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Written by Mac Douglass, Senior Editor
Get Auburn vs Mississippi State predictions for college basketball Wednesday.
Mississippi State will face Auburn in men's college basketball action at Humphrey Coliseum on Wednesday, commencing at 9:00 PM ET.
Based on updated simulations, Dimers' advanced college basketball model predicts Auburn as the most likely winner of the Auburn vs. Mississippi State game.
This article offers an expanded analysis of Wednesday's matchup, including an expanded look at the predicted score, best bets and picks.
Auburn vs. Mississippi State prediction: Who will win and cover?
Using powerful machine learning and data, we have simulated the outcome of Wednesday's NCAA basketball matchup between Auburn and Mississippi State 10,000 times as part of our men's college basketball predictions coverage.
Our leading predictive model currently gives Auburn a 64% chance of beating Mississippi State. Our predicted final score has Auburn winning 80-76.
According to our model, Mississippi State (+5.5) has a 58% chance of covering the spread, while the 155.5-point over/under has a 52% chance of going over.
Auburn vs. Mississippi State odds
We have sourced the best men's college basketball odds in America for this game, which are listed here:
| Bet Type | Auburn | Mississippi State |
|---|---|---|
| Spread | -5.5 (-110) | +5.5 (-110) |
| Moneyline | -192 | +195 |
| Total | o155.5 (-110) | u155.5 (-110) |
All odds are correct at the time of publication and are subject to change.
Auburn vs. Mississippi State picks and best bet
After matching our predictions against the best available odds, we can reveal our picks for each of the major markets. Plus, find our best bet for the game below:
| Bet Type | Pick | Bet Now |
|---|---|---|
| Spread | Mississippi State +5.5 | -110 |
| Moneyline | Mississippi State | +195 |
| Total | Over 155.5 | -110 |
According to our men's college basketball best bets, the top play to make on this game is Mississippi State +5.5 at the spread.
These picks are based on our probabilities matched against the implied probabilities from the sportsbook odds.
Auburn vs. Mississippi State game-day updates and essential details
Wednesday's men's college basketball game between Mississippi State and Auburn at Humphrey Coliseum is scheduled to begin at 9:00 PM ET.
- Who: Auburn vs. Mississippi State
- Date: Wednesday, February 18, 2026
- Time: 9:00 PM ET/6:00PM PT
- Venue: Humphrey Coliseum
Conclusion
We predict Auburn, with a 64% win probability, will likely beat Mississippi State on Wednesday.
AI and automation have enhanced this article to quickly deliver accurate Auburn vs. Mississippi State insights, with human oversight ensuring high editorial quality. Our predictions are based on up-to-date data to help you make informed decisions. For additional resources and advice on responsible gambling, please call 1-800-GAMBLER.
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Mac Douglass specializes in NFL previews for the NFC South and NFC East, MLB best bets, Formula 1 race previews, and professional tennis insights. Combining predictive simulations and data-driven sports analysis, Mac provides in-depth content to elevate the betting experience for sports fans.
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