Florida vs. Mississippi State Predictions – Feb 11, 2025

The third-ranked Florida Gators (20-3) head to Starkville Mississippi to take on the 22nd-ranked Mississippi State Bulldogs (17-6) on Tuesday, February 11 at 7:00 PM ET at the Humphrey Coliseum. This game is expected to be close, as the Gators are favored with a -1.5 (-110) point spread at MyBookie.

Florida Gators Betting Preview

The Gators have won their last two games and have gone 4-1 over their previous five matchups. Their recent success was a big one, with a 90-81 outing over the top-ranked Auburn Tigers.

Florida had a 10 point lead to carry them into the second half. They did not let up off the gas in the second, as they were able to combat the Tigers and match bucket for bucket. Walter Clayton Jr. led with 19 points and nine assists.

They shot 48.4 percent from the field and made 39.4 percent of their threes. On defense, they held the Tigers to 42.9 percent shooting with 31.8 percent success from deep. Florida also led in fast break points, at 14 compared to just three by the Tigers.

The Gators have put up 83.7 points per game and have connected on 46.6 percent of their shots. Their defense has allowed 66.4 points a game, offering an excellent margin of error.

Mississippi State Bulldogs Betting Preview

The Bulldogs narrowly snapped their two-game losing skid with a 76-75 performance over the Georgia Bulldogs. In their last five games, they have gone 2-3, so not the best momentum entering another tough SEC battle.

Mississippi State had an eight point lead going into the half. However, they let Georgia have a great second half offensively to put this game almost out of reach. Josh Hubbard shined with 16 points and six assists.

Looking at the stats, Mississippi State should have lost this game. They made more shots overall from the field, but were 6-20 from deep and 6-18 from the free throw line. They also had more points in the paint at 46 to 28, which gave them a boost.

The Bulldogs are averaging 79.7 points per game and have made 46.0 percent of their shots. Their defense has allowed opponents to average 71.3 points per game, which does not offer a lot of breathing room.

Odds, Series Trends, and Free Pick

MyBookie has you covered for the Florida Gators vs. Mississippi State Bulldogs betting odds, showing the Gators as 1.5-point favorites. Current market predictions suggest the Gators have a 55.1 percent chance to win on the road.

The Gators are firing on all cylinders, especially after their strong victory over the top team in the country (Auburn). The Gators have a compelling margin of error and should be able to cover the spread.

Final Pick: Florida Gators -1.5 (-110)