Arkansas vs. Mississippi State prediction & betting tips - October 26
The Arkansas Razorbacks are set to visit the Mississippi State Bulldogs on Saturday, Oct. 26, in a SEC matchup. The Razorbacks are 4-3 and 2-2 in conference play.
They have lost to the then No. 16-ranked Oklahoma State Cowboys, then No. 24-ranked Texas A&M Aggies and then No. 8-ranked LSU Tigers.
Meanwhile, the Bulldogs are 1-6, with an 0-4 mark in conference games. They have lost to the Arizona State Sun Devils, Toledo Rockets, Florida Gators, Texas Longhorns, Georgia Bulldogs and the Texas A&M Aggies.
Arkansas vs. Mississippi State game details
Game: Arkansas Razorbacks at Mississippi State Bulldogs
Date and Time: Saturday, Oct. 26, 12:45 p.m. ET
Venue: Davis Wade Stadium at Scott Field, Mississippi State, Mississippi
Arkansas vs. Mississippi State betting odds and spread
Arkansas vs. Mississippi State key stats
The Arkansas Razorbacks are averaging 29.7 points per game, which ranks 61st out of 134 teams in the nation.
They average 278.9 passing yards and 176.4 rushing yards per game, ranking 26th in passing offense and 47th in rushing offense.
The Razorbacks have allowed 21.3 ppg, which ranks 43rd in the nation, and 217.9 passing yards and 113.9 rushing yards per game, ranking 70th and 31st, respectively.
Arkansas coach Sam Pittman is in his fifth season and has led the program to a 27-28 record.
It is his first head coaching gig after having previously served in various assistant positions with the Northern Illinois Huskies, Cincinnati Bearcats, Oklahoma Sooners, Western Michigan Broncos, Missouri Tigers, Kansas Jayhawks, North Carolina Tar Heels, Tennessee Volunteers, Georgia Bulldogs and the Razorbacks.
Meanwhile, the Mississippi State Bulldogs are averaging 27.4 ppg, which ranks 76th in the nation.
They rank 46th in passing offense and 100th in rushing offense, averaging 252.3 passing yards and 126.7 rushing yards per game.
Mississippi State has allowed 33.3 ppg, which ranks 118th, and 257.3 passing yards and 192.4 rushing yards per game, ranking 112th and 115th, respectively.
Bulldogs coach Jeff Lebby is in his first season and has led the program to a 1-6 record.
He is in his first head coaching gig, having previously served in various assistant positions with the Oklahoma Sooners, Baylor Bears, UCF Knights and Ole Miss Rebels.
Arkansas vs. Mississippi State betting prediction
While the Arkansas Razorbacks sit at 4-3, each of their losses have come against ranked opponents. They were also able to pull off a shocking upset against the then No. 4-ranked Tennessee Volunteers.
Meanwhile, the Mississippi State Bulldogs' only win came in their season opener against the FCS level Eastern Kentucky Colonels.
They have lost all six of their games against FBS opponents, allowing at least 30 points in each. Look for the Razorbacks offense to move the ball at ease against a struggling Bulldogs defense as they win by at least seven points.
Pick: Arkansas Razorbacks -6.5 (-110)