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Mississippi State vs. Missouri prediction: Why Missouri is favored to win men's college basketball matchup [1/31/2026]
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Written by Dave Garofolo, Content Producer
Get Mississippi State vs Missouri predictions for college basketball Saturday.
Missouri will square off with Mississippi State in men's college basketball action at Mizzou Arena on Saturday, commencing at 3:30 PM ET.
Based on the latest simulation results, Dimers' advanced college basketball model projects Missouri as the most likely winner of the Mississippi State vs. Missouri game.
This article offers an expanded analysis of Saturday's matchup, including an expanded look at the predicted score, best bets and picks.
Mississippi State vs. Missouri prediction: Who will win and cover?
Using powerful machine learning and statistical analysis, we have simulated the result of Saturday's NCAA basketball matchup between Mississippi State and Missouri 10,000 times as part of our men's college basketball predictions coverage.
Our leading predictive model gives Missouri a 72% chance of beating Mississippi State. Our predicted final score has Missouri winning 79-72.
According to our model, the bookmakers have got it right, and Mississippi State and Missouri each have a 50% chance of covering the spread, while the over/under total of 147.5 points has a 52% chance of going over.
Mississippi State vs. Missouri odds
We have sourced the best men's college basketball odds in America for this game, which are listed here:
| Bet Type | Mississippi State | Missouri |
|---|---|---|
| Spread | +6.5 (-105) | -6.5 (-108) |
| Moneyline | +245 | -285 |
| Total | o147.5 (-105) | u147.5 (-115) |
All odds are correct at the time of publication and are subject to change.
Mississippi State vs. Missouri 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 +6.5 | -105 |
| Moneyline | Mississippi State | +245 |
| Total | Over 147.5 | -105 |
According to our men's college basketball best bets, the top play to make on this game is Over 147.5 total points.
Mississippi State vs. Missouri game-day updates and essential details
Saturday's men's college basketball matchup between Missouri and Mississippi State at Mizzou Arena is scheduled to begin at 3:30 PM ET.
- Who: Mississippi State vs. Missouri
- Date: Saturday, January 31, 2026
- Time: 3:30 PM ET/12:30PM PT
- Venue: Mizzou Arena
Conclusion
We predict Missouri, with a 72% win probability, will likely beat Mississippi State on Saturday.
AI and automation have enhanced this article to quickly deliver accurate Mississippi State vs. Missouri insights, with human oversight ensuring high editorial quality. Our predictions are sourced from 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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Dave Garofolo uses sophisticated AI-driven analytics to make predictions and evaluate player performances in the NBA, MLB, NFL, NHL, NCAAM, and PGA TOUR tournaments, crafting insightful game and prop previews.
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