Florida Gators vs. Mississippi State Bulldogs: NCAA Basketball Odds, Picks, and Predictions
The Mississippi State Bulldogs will face off against the No. 5 Florida Gators at Stephen C. O'Connell Center in Gainesville, Florida. The game is scheduled for 8 p.m. ET on Tuesday, and you can catch it on the SEC Network. Let's take a look at the NCAA basketball odds for the Mississippi State vs. Florida matchup and provide some expert college basketball picks and predictions for the best bets.
In their last game, Mississippi State suffered a 88-64 loss to Missouri, marking their third consecutive defeat. On the other hand, Florida secured their ninth straight win by defeating Arkansas 111-77. The Gators are in excellent form and have already clinched at least a share of the SEC title.
The last time these two teams met, Florida emerged victorious with an 81-68 win over Mississippi State. The Gators are heavily favored to win this game, but the spread offers a more enticing betting opportunity.
Florida is on a hot streak and needs this win to secure their first outright SEC regular-season title since 2014. The team has been scoring at a high rate, averaging 91.4 points in their last five games. In contrast, Mississippi State has been struggling, losing three straight games and failing to cover the spread in seven of their last 11 conference matchups.
The Gators excel in rebounding and defensive efficiency, which should give them an edge in this game. With their strong performance at home and recent form, Florida is likely to control the game against Mississippi State.
The total points scored in this game is set at 160.5, and betting on the Under could be a smart move. The Under has hit in three of the last four meetings between these teams and in seven of Florida's last 10 games. With Florida's potent offense and solid defense, they should be able to keep Mississippi State's scoring in check.
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