Halftime Report
Only one more half stands between Florida and the win they were favored to collect coming into this evening. They have jumped out to a quick 43-34 lead against Miss. State.
Florida came into the match with some extra motivation after the loss they were dealt the last time these two teams faced off. We’ll see if they’re able to flip the script or if it’ll just be more of the same.
Who’s Playing
Miss. State Bulldogs @ Florida Gators
Current Records: Miss. State 13-5, Florida 12-6
How To Watch
What to Know
After two games on the road, Florida is heading back home. The Florida Gators and the Miss. State Bulldogs will face off in an SEC battle at 8:30 p.m. ET on Wednesday at Stephen C. O’Connell Center. Both teams come into the matchup bolstered by wins in their previous matches.
We saw a pretty high 160.5-over/under line set for Florida’s previous matchup, but the actual score was more down to earth. They walked away with a 79-67 victory over the Tigers on Saturday. The victory was just what Florida needed coming off of a 85-66 loss in their prior match.
Multiple players turned in solid performances to lead Florida to victory, but perhaps none more so than Tyrese Samuel, who scored 17 points. Another player making a difference was Micah Handlogten, who dropped a double-double on ten points and 13 rebounds.
Meanwhile, the Bulldogs beat the Commodores 68-55 on Saturday.
Tolu Smith was the offensive standout of the matchup as he dropped a double-double on 25 points and 11 rebounds.
The Gators’ victory ended a three-game drought on the road and puts them at 12-6. As for the Bulldogs, their win bumped their record up to 13-5.
This contest is one where the number of possessions is likely to be a big factor: Florida have been smashing the glass this season, having averaged 44.7 rebounds per game (they’re ranked third in rebounds per game overall). However, it’s not like Miss. State struggles in that department as they’ve been averaging 38.8 rebounds per game. Given these competing strengths, it’ll be interesting to see how their clash plays out.
Florida and Miss. State were neck-and-neck in their previous matchup back in March of 2023, but Florida came up empty-handed after a 69-68 loss. Will Florida have more luck at home instead of on the road?
Odds
Florida is a 3.5-point favorite against Miss. State, according to the latest college basketball odds.
The oddsmakers had a good feel for the line for this one, as the game opened with the Gators as a 3-point favorite.
The over/under is set at 155 points.
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Series History
Florida has won 5 out of their last 9 games against Miss. State.
- Mar 09, 2023 – Miss. State 69 vs. Florida 68
- Jan 21, 2023 – Florida 61 vs. Miss. State 59
- Jan 19, 2022 – Florida 80 vs. Miss. State 72
- Jan 16, 2021 – Miss. State 72 vs. Florida 69
- Jan 28, 2020 – Miss. State 78 vs. Florida 71
- Jan 15, 2019 – Miss. State 71 vs. Florida 68
- Jan 10, 2018 – Florida 71 vs. Miss. State 54
- Feb 18, 2017 – Florida 57 vs. Miss. State 52
- Jan 19, 2016 – Florida 81 vs. Miss. State 78
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