Florida Gators (10-4) vs. Ole Miss Rebels (13-1)
January 10, 2024 9:00 pm EDT
The Line: Florida -2 ; Over/Under: 157.5
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The Florida Gators and Ole Miss Rebels face off on Wednesday in a college basketball showdown at The Pavilion. Let’s look at the betting matchup and give a free Florida vs Ole Miss prediction.
How Does Ole Miss Bounce Back?
Ole Miss played a cupcake non-conference schedule and that really showed in the last game. In the last game against Tennessee, Ole Miss only scored 64 points while the defense gave up 90 points on the way to the defeat. Jaemyn Brakefield was the only real bright spot putting up 22 points and two rebounds. Ole Miss on the season is averaging 76.4 points while their defense is giving up 69.4 points per game. Those stats might be a bit inflated based on who they played but it’s clear this defense isn’t very good. In this game the defense is going to need to be better. Matthew Murrell is averaging 16.4 points while shooting 46.8 percent from the field and 38.6 percent from behind the three point line.
Florida Coming Off a Disappointing Loss
Florida really has to feel like they had a chance to knock off Kentucky in the last game, but they fell just short. At halftime they were up 45-37 but in the second half they gave up 50 points and ended up losing. Walter Clayton Jr and Zyon Pullin both scored 23 points. Florida on the season is averaging 86.2 points while their defense is giving up 74.6 points per game. The offense is elite and they are currently ranked 11th. The defense has been an issue though and that is going to need to be better here. Walter Clayton Jr has been the top player for Florida averaging 15.7 points while shooting 45.2 percent from the field and 34.1 percent from behind the three point line.
Florida vs Ole Miss Betting Prediction
Ole Miss played the cupcake schedule and it’s going to catch up with them in SEC play. Florida is averaging 86.2 points per game and they are going to have no issue running up the score against this Ole Miss defense. The Ole Miss offense is going to have no answer here and that is going to be the difference here as Florida is going to get the job done. Back Florida against the spread here.
