Kentucky Opens as 2-Point Underdogs Against Mississippi State

There could be some money to be made this weekend. Kentucky heads down to Starkville as 2-point road underdogs against Mississippi State. It’s only the third time this season the Wildcats have been an underdog.

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This season Kentucky, now ranked No. 12 in the country, has one of the best records ATS in all college football (6-1). The only time Kentucky didn’t cover was against UT-Chattanooga back in Week 3. Meanwhile, Mississippi State, who is 4-3 on the season, is a putrid 3-4 ATS.

Both teams have split ATS in their last 10 head-to-head meetings, with only three outright wins against the Bulldogs in the Stoops era.

I’m sure, like most of you, I saw this line and immediately wanted to jump on Kentucky +2 and the Moneyline, but here’s the caveat; it’s been quietly talked about while Kentucky has dominated the SEC East this season, but Starkville is STILL a bugaboo for the Wildcats. Kentucky has not won in Starkville since 2008. Throw in the night atmosphere, the cowbells, and Kentucky being a top-15 team. There’s a real chance this is Kentucky’s biggest road test this season.

I still think Kentucky on the Moneyline is a good play here, but regardless, proceed with caution. Starkville has not been kind to the ‘Cats for quite some time.

Bet responsibly.