College Football Betting: Egg Bowl Showdown
Game Details (WIN)
- Matchup: Mississippi State Bulldogs vs. Ole Miss Rebels
- Pick: Mississippi State +26.5 (-114)
- Units: 1.0
Analysis
Bruce's Perspective:
We’re taking the points with Mississippi State in this year’s Egg Bowl. Inside sources indicate that things have been tense in Oxford following Ole Miss’ disappointing loss to Florida last week. Reports suggest Lane Kiffin has been "unapproachable" all week, which could go either way—motivate a big Rebels performance or cause internal friction.
Mississippi State, however, has proven resilient in recent weeks. Since freshman QB Michael Van Buren took over, the Bulldogs have consistently covered large spreads against tough SEC opponents, including Texas, Georgia, Texas A&M, and Tennessee. They’ve also only lost by more than this number once all season, a testament to their ability to stay competitive even as underdogs.
Key Points:
- Ole Miss' Setback: A disappointing loss to Florida has reportedly led to tension in the Rebels' camp.
- Mississippi State's Competitive Edge: Bulldogs have covered big spreads consistently since Van Buren took over.
- SEC Sources: Word is MSU’s offensive coordinator Jeff Lebby might be gearing up to “get somebody” soon, and Ole Miss could be his next statement game.
- Historical Context: Even when outmatched on paper, MSU has been able to keep games within reach.
Bet Summary
- Pick: Mississippi State +26.5 (-114)
- Confidence Level: Meduim
- Projected Outcome: Ole Miss wins but fails to cover.
Mississippi State has been a covering machine against tough opponents and should do the same in this rivalry game. The Egg Bowl is always unpredictable, and 26.5 points is simply too many to lay in a heated SEC matchup. Let’s roll with the Bulldogs to cover!