As the college basketball season heats up, both Mississippi Valley State and Florida A&M are searching for quality wins to bolster their tournament resumes. Mississippi Valley State, currently ranked 365 in the NET rankings, is desperately seeking a boost after a dismal 1-19 start. With a quad record of 0-3 in Q1, 0-5 in Q2, 0-1 in Q3, and 0-10 in Q4, the Delta Devils need a marquee win to turn their season around.
Florida A&M, on the other hand, is riding a three-game win streak and boasts a slightly better NET ranking of 315. The Rattlers have performed well in Q4 games, with a 6-4 record, but still need to prove themselves against tougher opponents. According to the CHD Scout prediction, Florida A&M is favored to win by 9.1 points, with Mississippi Valley State given just a 20.4% chance of pulling off the upset.
CHD Scout Prediction
Florida A&M
78
Mississippi Valley State
69
With neither team boasting a strong recent performance against top-tier opponents, this matchup may not have significant tournament implications, but a win for either side could provide a much-needed confidence boost. As it stands, both teams are likely on the outside looking in when it comes to the NCAA Tournament bubble. I predict Florida A&M will emerge victorious, 78-69, leveraging their recent momentum and slightly stronger overall record to overcome the struggling Delta Devils. The Rattlers' ability to capitalize on Mississippi Valley State's weaknesses will be the deciding factor in this Quad 4 matchup.