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Kentucky vs. Mississippi State prediction: Why Kentucky is favored to win women's college basketball matchup [1/18/2026]
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Written by Ryan Leaver, Senior Sports and Betting Editor
Get Kentucky vs Mississippi State predictions for college basketball Sunday.
Women's college basketball action continues on Sunday at 3:00 PM ET as the favored Kentucky squares off with Mississippi State at Humphrey Coliseum.
Based on the latest simulations, Dimers' new women's basketball model projects Kentucky as the most likely winner of the Kentucky vs. Mississippi State game.
This article offers a closer look at Sunday's matchup, including best bets and picks.
Kentucky vs. Mississippi State prediction: Who will win?
Using powerful machine learning and data, we have simulated the result of Sunday's women's basketball matchup between Kentucky and Mississippi State 10,000 times as part of our women's college basketball predictions coverage.
Our famous predictive model currently gives Kentucky a 71% chance of beating Mississippi State.
According to our model, the over/under total of 140.5 points has a 51% chance of staying under.
Kentucky vs. Mississippi State odds
We have sourced the best women's college basketball odds in America for this game, which are listed here:
| Bet Type | Kentucky | Mississippi State |
|---|---|---|
| Spread | -7.5 (-110) | +7.5 (-110) |
| Moneyline | -319 | +260 |
| Total | o140.5 (-110) | u140.5 (-110) |
All odds are correct at the time of publication and are subject to change.
Kentucky vs. Mississippi State picks and best bet
After matching our predictions against the best current 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 +7.5 | -110 |
| Moneyline | Mississippi State | +260 |
| Total | Under 140.5 | -110 |
According to our women's college basketball best bets, the top play to make on this game is Mississippi State +7.5 at the spread.
Kentucky vs. Mississippi State game-day updates and essential details
Sunday's women's basketball game between Mississippi State and Kentucky at Humphrey Coliseum is scheduled to commence at 3:00 PM ET.
- Who: Kentucky vs. Mississippi State
- Date: Sunday, January 18, 2026
- Time: 3:00 PM ET/12:00PM PT
- Venue: Humphrey Coliseum
Conclusion
We predict Kentucky, with a 71% win probability, will likely beat Mississippi State on Sunday.
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Ryan Leaver uses advanced statistical models and simulations to predict outcomes and provide predictions for the NBA, NFL, college football, college basketball, and soccer. He offers detailed game previews, best bets, props, and futures articles.
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