- Mississippi State came up short against Kentucky last week, losing 95-90.
- Auburn rose to the top spot following a thrilling win over South Carolina.
- These two teams last met on March 16, in a game that Auburn won 73-66.
The college basketball season is heating up as March approaches! A top SEC clash occurs in this game. Our Mississippi State vs Auburn prediction features the Tigers trying to defend the top spot.
Mississippi State Seeking a Bounce-Back Win
Mississippi State had their 8-game winning streak snapped on Saturday by Kentucky. They played it close but failed to score in the final two minutes, allowing Kentucky to earn the win. The Bulldogs need to improve defensively this week after allowing the Wildcats to shoot 50% from 3-point range.
The Bulldogs had five players reach double figures in the loss, showcasing their impressive level of depth. If they can improve their perimeter defense, they will be a force to be reckoned with. They have a chance to prove themselves right away against Auburn. All eyes on Cameron Matthews after a 19/10/6 game.
Auburn Aims To Prove Their Worth as the New #1
Auburn now sits atop both the SEC and the Top 25 rankings. They owe it to an 8-game win streak built since their only defeat of the season to Duke. The Tigers already have notable wins against Houston, Iowa State, UNC, Memphis, Purdue, and Texas. They’ll be aiming to add Mississippi State to that list.
After a close call with South Carolina, the Tigers will be aiming for an offensive breakout. The 66 points they posted was their lowest total of the entire season. They’ll have a good chance of bouncing back against a vulnerable Bulldogs defense. Look for leading-scorer Johni Broome to lead the way again.
Mississippi State Bulldogs vs Auburn Tigers Prediction
This game is certain to be higher scoring than Auburn’s brawl with South Carolina. Mississippi State’s balanced roster will pressure the Tigers for much of this game. Despite their ability to run up the score, the Bulldogs are vulnerable defensively. On their home court, Auburn should dispatch them.
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