The Arkansas Razorbacks (18-12; 7-10 SEC) face the No. 25 Mississippi State Bulldogs (20-10; 8-9 SEC) today in Bud Walton Arena. ESPN BET Sportsbook disclosed that the Bulldogs are 1.5-point underdogs against the Hogs in Fayetteville. According to ESPN Analytics, Arkansas has a 57.3% chance of defeating the Bulldogs on its home court.
The Razorbacks are 3-2 in their last five games, and the Bulldogs are 2-3 in their last five games. Arkansas has the slight edge in momentum as it dominated Vanderbilt on the road Tuesday night. However, on Tuesday, Mississippi State lost in overtime against Texas in Starkville. Arkansas swept the season series against Texas.
Although both teams are likely in the NCAA Tournament, no matter what today's outcome is, the Bulldogs and Razorbacks are eager to win this game. Both teams need a win today to improve their NCAA Tournament resume and their SEC Tournament seeding. Therefore, fans can expect to see both teams play as if they need to win this game to avoid being denied an opportunity to participate in the NCAA Tournament. Given how important this game is for the Arkansas Razorbacks and Mississippi State Bulldogs, knowing which players on their teams are available to play is vital.
Arkansas basketball vs. Mississippi State Injury Report
Mississippi State Bulldogs
The Mississippi State Bulldogs arrive at Bud Walton Arena relatively healthy. According to the SEC Student-Athlete Availability Report, the Bulldogs have only one player unavailable to play: Kanye Clary. ESPN notes that Kanye Clary averages 6.3 points a game.
Arkansas Razorbacks
The Arkansas Razorbacks have significant injury problems. Unfortunately, Adou Thiero, the Hogs' leading scorer, will miss another game due to a knee injury. Boogie Fland, Arkansas's star freshman guard, had season-ending hand surgery. Therefore, the Razorbacks must attempt to defeat a talented Mississippi State team without their two best players.