Alabama Crimson Tide vs Mississippi State Bulldogs NCAAB Betting Pick & Prediction for 1/13

The #18 Alabama Crimson Tide will take on the Mississippi State Bulldogs on Tuesday, January 13, 2026. This Southeastern Conference game will take place at Humphrey Coliseum in Starkville, MS. Alabama enters as the favorite with a spread of -6.5, while Mississippi State stands as the underdog.

Alabama has an 11-5 record for the season, with a 4-3 record away from home. Mississippi State, on the other hand, holds a 10-6 record, performing better at home with a 7-4 record. The game is set to air on SECN at 9:00 PM ET.

Alabama Crimson Tide vs Mississippi State Bulldogs Game Day Info

• Sport: College Basketball
• Teams: Alabama Crimson Tide vs Mississippi State Bulldogs
• Venue: Humphrey Coliseum, Starkville MS
• Date: Tuesday, January 13, 2026
• Betting Odds: Alabama Spread -6.5 (-111), Mississippi State Spread +6.5 (-114), Alabama MoneyLine -274, Mississippi State MoneyLine +215, Over/Under 172.5

Alabama Crimson Tide Team Preview

The Alabama Crimson Tide enters the game with an 11-5 record this season. They are ranked #18 in the AP poll and play in the Southeastern Conference. In their last three games, they have a record of 1-2, with a notable win against Kentucky, 89-74.

Alabama’s offense averages 93.5 points per game, which is 6th in the nation. They rely on a strong three-point shooting game, making 12.8 threes per game. Key players include Labaron Philon Jr., who scores 21.3 points per game, and Aden Holloway, who contributes 18.6 points per game.

Defensively, Alabama averages 6.9 steals per game and 6.3 blocks per game. They have room for improvement in fouls, averaging 20.4 per game, which ranks 683rd. As a team, they are looking to bounce back after close losses to Texas and Vanderbilt.

Mississippi State Bulldogs Team Preview

The Mississippi State Bulldogs have a record of 10-6 in the 2026 regular season. At home, they have won 7 out of 11 games. They play in the Southeastern Conference.

Offensively, the Bulldogs score 80 points per game. They have a field goal percentage of 45.6. However, their three-point shooting is less effective at 31.2%.

Josh Hubbard is a key player for the Bulldogs. He averages 22.8 points per game. Achor Achor also contributes with 7.1 rebounds per game.

BTB Betting Pick

In this game, Alabama is favored by 6.5 points. Alabama scores 93.5 points per game, which is much higher than Mississippi State’s 80.0 points. With Alabama’s strong offense, they are likely to cover the -6.5 spread. The projected score is Alabama 92, Mississippi State 83.

The total for the game is set at 172.5. Alabama’s games are high-scoring, with their fast-paced offense. Mississippi State has a decent scoring average, but not enough to push the total over. The projected total score is 175, so the recommendation is to take the over.