No one in college basketball needs to make a statement this week more than the Auburn Tigers do. That mission should begin with a high-scoring display against the Mississippi State Bulldogs.
My Auburn vs. Mississippi State predictions and these college basketball picks expect plenty of points in Nashville on Wednesday, March 10.
Auburn vs Mississippi State prediction
Auburn vs Mississippi State best bet
Auburn vs Mississippi State best bet: Over 158.5 (-110)
Do you really want to bet either of these teams against the spread? The Auburn Tigers are the most controversial bubble team in large part because they have gone 3-8 outright and 1-10 against the spread in their last 11.
Not to be outdone by much, the Mississippi State Bulldogs are 0-5 both outright and ATS in their last five, falling short of bookmakers’ expectations by an average of 11.7 points in those five games.
Auburn’s best path toward the NCAA Tournament is via its offense, which ranks No. 12 in the country in efficiency, per KenPom.
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Auburn vs Mississippi State same-game parlay
No one needs style points more than Auburn does right now if it wants to make the Big Dance despite the egregious behavior of teams like Miami (OH). Note: “Egregious” was used sarcastically there, as Bruce Pearl’s foolish rant deserves nothing but sarcasm.
Auburn vs Mississippi State SGP
- Over 158.5
- Auburn -7.5
- Auburn first-half moneyline
Auburn vs Mississippi State odds
- Spread: Auburn +7.5 | Mississippi State -7.5
- Moneyline: Auburn +275 | Mississippi State -350
- Over/Under: Over 158.5 | Under 158.5
Auburn vs Mississippi State betting trend to know
Auburn’s last four games have all gone Over their totals and by an average of 8.75 points. Find more college basketball betting trends for Auburn vs. Mississippi State.
How to watch Auburn vs Mississippi State
| Location | Bridgestone Arena, Nashville, TN |
| Date | Wednesday, March 11, 2026 |
| Tip-off | 3:00 p.m. ET |
| TV | SEC Network |
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