Our prediction for today’s NCAAF game between Bulldogs and Longhorns is Texas -38.
The Mississippi State Bulldogs have lost three games in a row, and it won’t get any easier for them as they battle the #1 ranked Texas Longhorns in this SEC matchup.
Offshore Odds: Longhorns Heavily Favored at Home
| Team | Spread | Total |
|---|---|---|
| Bulldogs | +38 (-108) | O 61.5 (-110) |
| Longhorns | -38 (-112) | U 61.5 (-110) |
Mississippi State vs Texas Head-to-Head Stats
The Bulldogs are 2-2 all-time against the Longhorns.
Can The Bulldogs Cover?
In their last two games, Mississippi State was blown out at home, giving up over 40 points in each contest against unranked teams. Now, this team has to hit the road and try not to get overwhelmed by the Longhorns. The moneyline isn’t even an option on BetOnline, as this matchup is likely to feel like a practice game for Texas.
In their only road game this season, the Bulldogs trailed 27-3 at halftime against Arizona State. They made things interesting in the fourth quarter, ultimately losing 30-23.
With that mentality, the team might be able to score some points in garbage time, but Texas has allowed 12 points or fewer in each of their four games this season. We’ll see if the Bulldogs can muster enough fight for a backdoor cover.
Longhorns Aiming to Score 50+ Again
The Texas Longhorns have scored at least 50 points in all three of their home games. They have covered the spread in all four games, including against #12 Michigan. If the passing game struggles at any point in this game, the running game can definitely step up, and they should find the end zone a few times this weekend.
This game will serve as practice for the defense, and maintaining a balanced offense will be beneficial come playoff time. Texas has already won once this season as a 38.5-point favorite. This team boasts a lot of talent and depth on offense, and the pass rush has been outstanding as well.
Prediction
Even though -38 is a massive spread, the Longhorns like to score quickly in the passing game, and their defense is capable of generating a lot of three-and-outs. The Bulldogs are struggling and lack depth on offense, which Texas will definitely exploit.
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