Mississippi State vs. Memphis picks and best bets for Week 3

The Mississippi State Bulldogs face a stiff non-conference test when they visit the Memphis Tigers in Week 3. The Bulldogs are coming off a two-touchdown win over NC State while the Tigers had to fend off Arkansas State in a shootout for a 55-50 win.

Here’s all the data you’ll want, and a pick for the game!

SP+ Rankings

Mississippi State: 50 overall, 76 offense, 26 defense
Memphis: 55 overall, 59 offense, 48 defense

Injury update

Mississippi State

WR Trip Wilson - is questionable (possible suspension)

Memphis

RB Kylan Watkins - is questionable (foot)

ATS/Total

Against The Spread

Mississippi State: 1-1 ATS
Memphis: 1-1 ATS

Total

Mississippi State: Over 1-1
Memphis: Over 1-1

Returning/Overall Talent from 247Sports

Mississippi State: 31 overall, 37 offense, 28 defense
Memphis: 66 overall, 70 offense, 59 defense

Current lines at DraftKings Sportsbook

Spread: Mississippi State -3.5
Total: 64
Moneyline: Mississippi State -190, Memphis +160

Opening line: Mississippi State -3
Opening total: 58.5

Weather

83 degrees, scattered thunderstorms, 48 percent chance of rain, 7 mph wind

The Pick

Mississippi State -3.5

Mike Leach’s offense has yet to put up massive numbers in Starkville, but the Bulldogs may be better defensively than expected. Memphis always provides a tough challenge, but this is a big game for Leach to show he’s on the right track with the program. Expect big numbers from QB Will Rogers in this one.

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