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Vanderbilt vs. Mississippi State prediction: Why Vanderbilt is favored to win men's college basketball matchup [1/24/2026]
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Written by Dave Garofolo, Content Producer
Get Vanderbilt vs Mississippi State predictions for college basketball Saturday.
Mississippi State will take on the favored Vanderbilt in men's college basketball action at Humphrey Coliseum on Saturday, starting at 12:00 PM ET.
Based on the latest simulations, Dimers' proven college basketball model projects Vanderbilt as the most likely winner of the Vanderbilt vs. Mississippi State game.
This article offers an expanded analysis of Saturday's matchup, including an expanded look at the predicted score, best bets and picks.
Vanderbilt vs. Mississippi State prediction: Who will win and cover?
Using trusted machine learning and data, we have simulated the result of Saturday's NCAA basketball matchup between Vanderbilt and Mississippi State 10,000 times as part of our men's college basketball predictions coverage.
Our leading predictive model gives Vanderbilt a 69% chance of defeating Mississippi State. Our predicted final score has Vanderbilt winning 83-77.
According to our model, Mississippi State (+7.5) has a 57% chance of covering the spread, while the 158.5-point over/under has a 51% chance of staying under.
Vanderbilt 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 | Vanderbilt | Mississippi State |
|---|---|---|
| Spread | -7.5 (-104) | +7.5 (-105) |
| Moneyline | -345 | +280 |
| Total | o158.5 (-110) | u158.5 (-105) |
All odds are correct at the time of publication and are subject to change.
Vanderbilt 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 | -105 |
| Moneyline | Mississippi State | +280 |
| Total | Under 158.5 | -105 |
According to our men's college basketball best bets, the top play to make on this game is Mississippi State +7.5 at the spread.
Vanderbilt vs. Mississippi State game-day updates and essential details
Saturday's men's college basketball action between Mississippi State and Vanderbilt at Humphrey Coliseum is scheduled to begin at 12:00 PM ET.
- Who: Vanderbilt vs. Mississippi State
- Date: Saturday, January 24, 2026
- Time: 12:00 PM ET/9:00AM PT
- Venue: Humphrey Coliseum
Conclusion
We predict Vanderbilt, with a 69% win probability, will likely beat Mississippi State on Saturday.
AI and automation have enhanced this article to quickly deliver accurate Vanderbilt vs. Mississippi State insights, with human oversight ensuring high editorial quality. Our predictions are sourced from the latest 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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