The Mississippi State Bulldogs (2-7, 0-5 SEK) and No. 6 Tennessee Volunteers (7-1, 4-1) meet at Neyland Stadium Saturday. Kickoff is 7:00 PM ET (ESPN). Below we take a look Mississippi State against Tennessee odds from BetMGM Sportsbooks college football odds before you do our expert college football picks and predictions later in the week.

Mississippi State snapped its 7-game losing streak with a 45-20 victory over UMass, which covered as a 19-point home favorite and went over the top by 59 points. QB Michael Van Buren Jr. scored through the air and added 2 rushing touchdowns, while RB Johnny Daniels totaled 92 rushing yards and a touchdown.

Tennessee extended its winning streak to 3 with a 28-18 victory over the Kentucky Wildcats, although they did not cover the 17.5 point spread. The game outscored a total of 45.5 points, run by RB Dylan Sampson142 yards and 2 touchdowns on 27 carries. TEA Miles Kitsekman contributed 6 catches for 97 yards and a touchdown from QB Nico Iamaleava.

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Mississippi State vs. Tennessee odds

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• Moneyline (ML): Mississippi State +1350 (bet $100 to win $1,350) | Tennessee -5000 (bet $5,000 to win $100)
• Against the spread (ATS): Mississippi State +25.5 (-110) | Tennessee -25.5 (-110)
• Over/Under (O/U): 61.5 (O: -115 | U: -105)

Mississippi State vs. Tennessee Elections and Predictions

Prediction

Tennessee 31, Mississippi State 14

Moneyline

PASS.

Tennessee (-5000) will win this game, but of course you won’t bet $5,000 to win $100 in return. Look at the spread and/or the total.

Against the spread

BET MISSISSIPPI STATE +25.5 (-110).

Mississippi State has covered the spread in 4 of its last 5, while Tennessee has failed to cover in 3 of its last 4. The Vols control the tempo with long, sustained drives and a steady game that wears down the defense. Tennessee’s defense has been effective, holding all opponents under 20 points. However, with a spread of 24, The Bulldogs should keep this game competitive as they have been able to do consistently this season.

Over/Under

BET UNDER 61.5 (-105).

Tennessee’s defense is set to keep points low, thanks to their impressive pass breakup rate and elite performance in the red zone. The Volunteers have lost 4 of their last 5 games, fueled by a relentless pass rush that disrupts opposing offenses, especially teams like Mississippi State with weaker pass protections. The Bulldogs’ offense has lacked consistency and struggles to sustain drives, and Tennessee’s top-notch red zone defense often holds opponents to field goals rather than touchdowns.

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