Mississippi State at Texas A&M

Texas A&M has dropped two in a row, one a 62-58 loss at Missouri as the Tigers controlled the tempo. Mississippi State will try to do the same thing, as they're an outstanding defensive team under Ben Howland. The Bulldogs are on a 5-2 SU, 7-0 spread run. Mississippi State leads the SEC and is #43 nationally in points allowed at 66.6. MSU is also #26 in the nation in field goal defense at 40.6 percent. Texas A&M is 2-8 ATS when following a defeat and 2-9 ATS at home against a team with a losing road record. Mississippi State has covered four in a row against A&M and has more than enough defense, balance on offense and motivation to keep this close. Play Mississippi State.