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On Saturday (October 15) night at Kroger Field, the Kentucky Wildcats will welcome the Mississippi State Bulldogs in a key SEC NCAA matchup.
With three straight wins, the Bulldogs have an excellent 5-1 record, and things appear to be going well for them. The Wildcats were once thought of as SEC contenders but are now headed in the opposite direction after back-to-back losses.
The Bulldogs prevailed in their first meeting against the Wildcats, but the fact that they will travel for this one could pose a different challenge.
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Following their 23-point victory over the Aggies last week, the Bulldogs need to be taken seriously in the conference. They need to win on Saturday to set the tone for their remaining games, two of which are against Georgia and Alabama.
Mississippi State's system is renowned for being pass-heavy, and this year more than ever, they have had attention on that. They are seventh in the nation in passing yards per game, while being 27th in total yards and 22nd in scoring. However, having the 115th-ranked ground assault in the nation is cause for caution in a game where managing the clock could be crucial.
Mississippi State Bulldogs vs Kentucky Wildcats Betting Odds
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Mississippi State Bulldogs vs Kentucky Wildcats Match Details
Fixture: Bulldogs at Wildcats
Date and Time: Staurday, October 15; 7:30 pm ET
Venue: Kroger Field, Lexington, KY
Mississippi State Bulldogs vs Kentucky Wildcats Head-to-Head
MSU has 25 victories in their overall series against Kentucky, who has 24. The Bulldogs' success has largely come this century, leading 14-8.
In Lexington, the Bulldogs may encounter a few additional challenges. At Kroger Field, Mississippi State is 9-16 all time against the Wildcats, with their most recent defeat coming in 2020 by a score of 24-2. Since 2014, Penn State has not triumphed in Kentucky.
Mississippi State Bulldogs vs Kentucky Wildcats Key Stats
Team Stats: Bulldogs
points per game: 38.5, points allowed per game: 21, total yards: 461.3, yards passing: 354.7, yards rushing: 106.7, yards allowed: 358, pass yards allowed: 219.5, rush yards allowed: 138.5
Team Stats: Wildcats
points per game: 26.3, points allowed per game: 16.3, total yards: 356.3, yards passing: 263.8, yards rushing: 92.5, yards allowed: 307.2, pass yards allowed: 174.2, rush yards allowed: 133
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Mississippi State Bulldogs vs Kentucky Wildcats Best Picks and Prediction
Kentucky may be playing at home, but with so many unanswered problems on the offensive side of the ball and their quarterback only returning to the mix doesn't augur well for their victory hopes. The Bulldogs are a well-oiled machine, particularly in offense, and their propensity to score quickly could cause trouble to Kentucky.
Unfortunately, the Wildcats lack a ground game to try to change the pace of the game. According to covers.com, the Bulldogs are 6-1 ATS in their last seven games while playing a team with a winning record and 4-0 ATS in their last four in October.
Pick: Over 49 (-110)
Prediction: Mississippi State Bulldogs -4 (-110)
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