The Alabama State Hornets (3-9) are heavy underdogs (+17.5) as they attempt to stop a six-game losing streak when they visit the Mississippi State Bulldogs (7-5) at 7:30 p.m. ET on Monday, December 29, 2025 at Humphrey Coliseum. The matchup airs on SEC Network+. The matchup’s point total is set at 154.5.
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Mississippi State Cover -17.5 vs Alabama State -110
Mississippi State vs. Alabama State betting lines
- Mississippi State moneyline odds to win: -2778
- Alabama State moneyline odds to win: +1188
- Spread: Mississippi State (-17.5)
- Total: 154.5
Mississippi State statistics, trends and more
As the home team
- Against the spread last year, Mississippi State performed worse at home, covering six times in 15 home games, and six times in 11 road games.
- The Bulldogs exceeded the total less often at home last season, hitting the over in nine of 15 home matchups (60%). In away games, they hit the over in seven of 11 games (63.6%).
- As a moneyline favorite last year, Mississippi State won a lower percentage of its games at home (.667) compared to away games (.800).
Last season stats
- Offensively, the Bulldogs were the 47th-ranked team in college basketball (79.5 points per game) last year. Defensively, they were 245th (74.2 points conceded per game).
- At 35.2 rebounds per game and 32.8 rebounds conceded, Mississippi State was 28th and 283rd in the country, respectively, last season.
- Last season the Bulldogs were ranked 69th in college basketball in assists with 15.2 per game.
Mississippi State betting records this season
- ATS Record: 3-9-0 (Home: 1-5-0; Away: 1-0-0)
- ATS Record When Favored by 17.5+: 0-3-0 (As Favorite: 3-8-0; As Underdog: 0-1-0)
- O-U-P: 7-5-0 (Home: 2-4-0; Away: 1-0-0)
- Record When Moneyline Favorite: 7-4 (Home: 5-1; Away: 1-0)
- Record When Moneyline Underdog: 0-1 (Home: 0-0; Away: 0-0)
| Field Goal % | Opp. Field Goal % | Rebounds | Opp. Rebounds | Assists | Turnovers |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 45.0 (216th in nation) | 42.1 (114th) | 37.1 (43rd) | 36.3 (352nd) | 12.8 (291st) | 11.6 (187th) |
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Alabama State statistics, trends and more
As the away team
- Against the spread last year, Alabama State had better results away (7-8-0) than at home (4-6-0).
- Looking at the over/under, Hornets games finished over five of 10 times at home (50%) last season, and three of 15 away (20%).
- Last season the Hornets were 1-0 at home when moneyline underdogs (1.000 winning percentage). On the road they were 2-8 (.200).
Last season stats
- Last season the Hornets averaged 73.1 points per game (199th-ranked in college basketball) and surrendered 72.4 points per contest (193rd-ranked).
- Alabama State, who ranked 162nd in college basketball with 32.3 rebounds per game, allowed 35.7 rebounds per contest, which was sixth-worst in the nation.
- The Hornets put up 11.6 dimes per game, which ranked them 316th in the country.
Alabama State betting records this season
- ATS Record: 5-6-0 (Home: 0-0-0; Away: 4-5-0)
- ATS Record When Underdog by 17.5+: 3-4-0 (As Favorite: 0-0-0; As Underdog: 5-6-0)
- O-U-P: 5-6-0 (Home: 0-0-0; Away: 4-5-0)
- Record When Moneyline Favorite: 0-0 (Home: 0-0; Away: 0-0)
- Record When Moneyline Underdog: 2-9 (Home: 0-0; Away: 1-8)
| Field Goal % | Opp. Field Goal % | Rebounds | Opp. Rebounds | Assists | Turnovers |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 42.8 (298th in nation) | 47.5 (325th) | 32.3 (228th) | 33.1 (286th) | 13.9 (217th) | 12.3 (239th) |
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