Florida Gators Set to Take on Undefeated Ole Miss Rebels in High-Stakes SEC Matchup
In an upcoming SEC matchup, the Florida Gators will face off against the Ole Miss Rebels on Wednesday evening. The Gators currently hold a 10-4 overall record, having
Game outlook
In an upcoming SEC matchup, the Florida Gators will face off against the Ole Miss Rebels on Wednesday evening. The Gators currently hold a 10-4 overall record, having suffered a loss in their previous SEC game, leaving them with a 0-1 conference record. Conversely, the Rebels boast a 13-1 season record, though they too experienced a defeat in their conference opener, resulting in a 0-1 SEC standing. The game is set to commence at 9:00 PM EST. Notably, Florida opens as the favored team with a -2 point spread, which has remained stagnant thus far.
Betting Odds
Moneyline: Gators -130 | Rebels +111
Spread: Gators -2 (-110) | Rebels +2 (-110)
Total: Over/Under 157 (-110)
Based on the moneyline, the implied probability that Florida will win straight-up is 57%.
Florida Gators
The Florida Gators suffered a 87-85 loss to the 6th-ranked Kentucky Wildcats in their SEC opener, bringing their overall record to 10-4. Despite leading by eight points at halftime, the Gators could not secure their first Quadrant-1 win this season. Walter Clayton Jr. and Zyon Pullin both contributed 23 points in the losing effort, while Riley Kugel added 15 points off the bench and Micah Handlogten grabbed a game-high 12 rebounds. Florida head coach Todd Golden expressed the frustration of missing out on crucial opportunities that could have changed the game's outcome. Looking ahead, the Gators aim to secure their first conference win as they head to Mississippi. Offensively, Florida ranks eighth in scoring offense nationwide, with a 62nd field goal percentage and 183rd 3-point shooting percentage. On the defensive end, the team ranks 224th in scoring defense, 78th in opponent's shooting percentage, and 188th in 3-point defense. However, the Gators lead the country in total rebounds per game. In terms of ball control, they rank poorly, sitting at 263rd in turnovers per game. In terms of power rankings, Florida is ranked 21st and ranks 12th in offense, averaging 86.31 points per game. Defensively, they rank 249th, allowing an average of 73.69 points per game. Their record for the season stands at 10-4 (5-8-1 ATS). Specifically, the Gators have a 47.18% field goal percentage, 65.37% free throw percentage, and 33.67% 3-point shooting percentage. They excel in rebounding, averaging 45.31 rebounds per game. Additionally, they average 16.54 offensive assists and 13.46 turnovers per game. On the defensive end, Florida allows opponents to make 40.98% of their field goals and 67.92% of their free throws, with a 34.07% three-point shooting percentage. They average 34.31 defensive rebounds per game, 11.31 defensive assists, and 12.08 turnovers per game.