Gators Face Mississippi State, Favored by 23.5

0:00On March 3rd, Florida basketball faces Mississippi State tonight in their 2nd to last regular season game at the O'Connell Center. The 5th ringgators ride a 9-game winning streak, sitting as the number 2 seed in major tournament projections. They've dominated foes, shooting over 52% from the field while holding opponents under 38%. During the streak, Florida's average 92 points per game to just 70 per contest with a plus 22 scoring edge. Their 3-point shooting sits at 37% against 29% for rivals, fueling blowout wins. Mississippi State limps in at 13 wins and 16 losses with only 5 victories in 16 SEC matchups. The Bulldogs have dropped their last 3 games, their most recent win a home upset over Auburn back in mid-February. Odds heavily favor Florida by 23 and a half points with a total of 160 and a half. Experts predict a gator's route. Presenting like 105-77, though trap games can surprise.

1:03Tune in an 8 p.m. Eastern Time on the SEC network as the gators chase momentum into the postseason. Tune in an 8 p.m. Eastern Time on the SEC network as the gators chase momentum into the postseason.