First game back following 2 road losses for Miss St. They are a very solid team at home.
I expect a straight-up win coming Saturday for Mississippi State as a home underdog against Tennessee. Oddsmakers likely have over-adjusted on the struggling Bulldogs, who saw a promising SEC start derailed of late. A close home loss to Kentucky triggered a slump in which they have been blown out in three of their last four. The first time they played Miss St had some early foul trouble and Tenn shot 37 FT's. Look for Miss St to come out strong here at home.
But this should be a close matchup with the Volunteers, who are in for a letdown spot following three straight tough victories.