Mississippi State vs. Vanderbilt College Football Odds, Plays and Insights


Check out odds, insights and more in our betting preview for the Mississippi State Bulldogs vs. Vanderbilt Commodores college football matchup on October 23, 2021.

Oct 16, 2021; Starkville, Mississippi, USA; Mississippi State Bulldogs quarterback Will Rogers (2) throws a pass against Alabama Crimson Tide linebacker Will Anderson Jr. (31) during the fourth quarter at Davis Wade Stadium at Scott Field. Mandatory Credit: Matt Bush-USA TODAY Sports

The Mississippi State Bulldogs (3-3, 0-0 SEC) visit the Vanderbilt Commodores (2-5, 0-0 SEC) on Saturday, October 23, 2021 in matchup between SEC opponents at Vanderbilt Stadium. Vanderbilt is a 20.5-point underdog. The over/under is 51.5 for this game.

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Odds for Mississippi State vs. Vanderbilt

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Over/Under Insights

  • Mississippi State and its opponents have gone over the current 51.5-point total in four of six games (66.7%) this season.
  • In 50% of Vanderbilt's games this season (3/6), the teams combined to score more than Saturday's total of 51.5.
  • The two teams combine to average 39 points per game, 12.5 less than the total in this contest.
  • The 63 points per game these two squads have allowed their opponents to score this season are 11.5 more than the 51.5 over/under in this contest.
  • The Bulldogs and their opponents have scored an average of 55.3 points per game in 2021, 3.8 more than Saturday's total.
  • In 2021, games involving the Commodores have averaged a total of 52.7 points, 1.2 more than the set total in this contest.

Mississippi State Stats and Trends

  • Mississippi State has covered the spread twice this season.
  • The Bulldogs have yet to cover the spread this season when favored by 20.5 points or more.
  • Mississippi State's games this year have hit the over two times in six opportunities (33.3%).
  • This year, the Bulldogs score 9.3 fewer points per game (24.7) than the Commodores surrender (34).
  • The Bulldogs average 42.9 fewer yards per game (407), than the Commodores give up per outing (449.9).
  • When Mississippi State picks up more than 449.9 yards, the team is 0-2 against the spread and 0-2 overall.
  • This year, the Bulldogs have turned the ball over 10 times, while the Commodores have forced 10.
  • Find the latest spread and moneyline odds for Mississippi State at SISportsbook.

Vanderbilt Stats and Trends

  • Vanderbilt has covered the spread two times this year.
  • The Commodores have been underdogs by 20.5 points or more two times this year and have not covered the spread once.
  • Vanderbilt's games this year have eclipsed the over/under in 50% of its opportunities (three times in six games with a set point total).
  • The Commodores average 14.3 points per game, 14.7 fewer than the Bulldogs allow (29).
  • The Commodores rack up 310.9 yards per game, 44.6 fewer yards than the 355.5 the Bulldogs give up.
  • Vanderbilt is 0-2 against the spread and 1-1 overall when the team churns out more than 355.5 yards.
  • The Commodores have turned the ball over 14 times this season, six more turnovers than the Bulldogs have forced (8).
  • Head to SISportsbook to find the latest moneyline, spread and over/under odds for this matchup.

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