The No. 14 Texas A&M Aggies (5-1) and the Mississippi State Bulldogs (1-5) square off on Saturday, October 19, 2024 at Davis Wade Stadium at Scott Field in a clash of SEC opponents.
The Aggies are very big favorites (currently -20) in their matchup against the Bulldogs, with the over/under at 56.5 points. (On the moneyline, the Aggies are -1099 and the Bulldogs are +676.)
Read on for our betting preview for this this contest between the Aggies and the Bulldogs, and discover all of our expert picks here, too!
Betting Odds
Bet $20, Payout $38.18
Texas A&M -20 vs. Mississippi State
Texas A&M vs. Mississippi State betting lines
- Spread favorite: Aggies (-20)
- Moneyline: Aggies (-1099), Bulldogs (+676)
- Total: 56.5 points
- TV Channel: SECN
- Live Stream: Fubo (Watch for free)
Texas A&M vs. Mississippi State betting info and stats
- Texas A&M has a pair of wins against the spread this season (2-4-0). Texas A&M is winless ATS (0-2) when favorites by at least 20 points. Texas A&M has been favored on the moneyline in five games this season, and it has put up a 4-1 record in those outings. Mississippi State is 3-3-0 against the spread in six opportunities so far this season. When Mississippi State is an underdog of 20 points or more, it has always covered the spread (2-0 ATS). This is the fifth game this year Mississippi State is an underdog on the moneyline, and have lost each such contest.
Texas A&M vs. Mississippi State recent stats and trends
Texas A&M Aggies
- Texas A&M is 1-2 against the spread and 3-0 overall over its past three contests.
- Once in those three games, the final combined score exceeded the set total.
- The last three Texas A&M games averaged 49.7 total points, 6.8 fewer points than this matchup’s point total.
Mississippi State Bulldogs
- Mississippi State is 2-1 against the spread over its last three games and has a 3-0 straight-up record in those matchups.
- In two of those three games, the final combined score has exceeded the set total.
- Mississippi State’s past three outings have ended with an average of 56.8 points scored. That’s 0.3 more points than this contest’s over/under.
Texas A&M vs. Mississippi State key players
Texas A&M Aggies
- Marcel Reed has racked up 585 yards (117 ypg) on 43-of-79 passing with six touchdowns compared to zero interceptions this season. In addition, he’s added 226 rushing yards (37.7 ypg) on 43 carries while scoring two touchdowns on the ground.
- Le’Veon Moss has 609 rushing yards on 88 carries with six touchdowns.
- Amari Daniels has piled up 245 yards on 57 attempts, scoring four times.
- Noah Thomas’ leads his squad with 252 yards as a receiver. He’s racked up that yardage on 19 catches (out of 33 targets) and scored two touchdowns.
- Cyrus Allen has put together a 204-yard season so far with one touchdown, hauling in 12 passes on 21 targets.
- Jahdae Walker has been the target of 17 passes and compiled 11 catches for 131 yards, an average of 21.8 yards per contest. He’s found the end zone one time through the air this season.
- Nic Scourton has 3.5 sacks to lead the team, and also has eight TFL and 16 tackles.
- Taurean York is the team’s tackle leader this year. He’s totaled 23 tackles, one TFL, and one sack.
- Marcus Ratcliffe has picked off a team-high three passes. He also has 18 tackles, one TFL, and three passes defended to his name.
Mississippi State Bulldogs
- Blake Shapen has 974 passing yards, or 194.8 per game, so far this season. He has completed 68.5% of his passes and has thrown eight touchdowns with one interception.
- Johnnie Daniels is his team’s leading rusher with 56 carries for 262 yards, or 43.7 per game. He’s found paydirt two times on the ground, as well.
- Davon Booth has taken 64 carries and totaled 224 yards with two touchdowns.
- Kevin Coleman Jr. leads his team with 447 receiving yards on 36 receptions with three touchdowns.
- Mario Craver has 11 receptions (on 31 targets) for a total of 313 yards (52.2 yards per game) and two touchdowns this year.
- Jordan Mosley has racked up 205 reciving yards (34.2 ypg) and two touchdowns this season.
- Branden Jennings has 1.5 sacks to pace the team, and also has two TFL and 16 tackles.
- Stone Blanton is the team’s tackle leader this year. He’s picked up 35 tackles and 0.5 sacks.
- Elijah Cannon leads the team with one interception, while also collecting one pass defended.
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