The Mississippi Rebels, struggling to find their footing with a 5-game losing streak, are set to host the Florida Gators, who are riding a 5-game win streak and averaging 88 points per game over that span. Florida's recent form has been impressive, outscoring opponents by 17.0 points per game, and they want to continue this trend against an Ole Miss team that has been outscored by 12.6 points per game over their last 5 outings. The Rebels have allowed 83.4 points per game during this losing streak, which could be a significant concern against a high-scoring team like Florida.
Ole Miss has been struggling to find consistency on both ends of the floor, averaging 70.8 points per game over their last 5, while allowing their opponents to score at will. In their last 5 games, they have lost by an average margin of 12.6 points, with their closest loss being a 3-point defeat at the hands of Vanderbilt. On the other hand, Florida has been on a tear, winning their last 5 games by an average margin of 17.0 points, including a 23-point win over Alabama. The Gators have been led by their high-powered offense, which has scored 100 points or more in 2 of their last 5 games.
Florida's Scoring Streak
The individual matchup to watch will be between Ole Miss's top scorers and Florida's stingy defense, which has allowed just 71 points per game over their last 5 outings. Florida's defense has been particularly effective in limiting opponents' scoring runs, and they want to shut down Ole Miss's offense, which has struggled to find consistency. Ole Miss must find a way to slow down Florida's offense, which has been clicking on all cylinders, averaging 88 points per game over their last 5. The Rebels must be able to contain Florida's high-scoring attack if they hope to pull off the upset.
Florida's recent success can be attributed to their ability to score from multiple positions on the court, with 4 players averaging over 10 points per game. They have also been able to take care of the ball, averaging just 12 turnovers per game over their last 5 outings. On the other hand, Ole Miss has struggled with turnovers, averaging 15 per game over their last 5, which has led to easy transition baskets for their opponents. The Rebels must be able to take care of the ball and limit Florida's transition opportunities if they hope to stay in the game.
CHD Scout Prediction
Florida
84
Ole Miss
69
The CHD Scout prediction has Florida winning by 15.4 points, with Ole Miss having just a 10.4% chance of pulling off the upset. This prediction is largely due to the significant disparity in recent form between the two teams, with Florida averaging 88 points per game over their last 5, while Ole Miss has averaged just 70.8 points per game over the same span. Additionally, Florida's defense has been stout, allowing just 71 points per game over their last 5, while Ole Miss has allowed 83.4 points per game during their 5-game losing streak.
The game will be a significant test for Ole Miss, who is desperately in need of a quality win to boost their tournament resume. A win over Florida would be a major upset and would give the Rebels a much-needed boost in the NET rankings. On the other hand, a loss would be Ole Miss's 6th straight, and would put their tournament hopes in serious jeopardy. For Florida, a win would be their 6th straight, and would solidify their position on the top-16 seed line.
A win for Ole Miss would be a huge resume-booster, as it would give them a Quad 1 win over a top-10 team in the NET rankings. This would significantly improve their tournament chances, and would give them a much-needed boost in the eyes of the selection committee. On the other hand, a loss would be a significant blow to their tournament hopes, and would put them in serious danger of missing the tournament altogether. For Florida, a win would be just another notch in their belt, as they continue to build their case for a top seed in the tournament. A loss, however, would be a significant upset, and would give Ole Miss a much-needed boost in the NET rankings.
In terms of recent trends, Ole Miss has struggled to score consistently, averaging just 70.8 points per game over their last 5 outings. They have also struggled to defend, allowing 83.4 points per game during this span. On the other hand, Florida has been on fire, averaging 88 points per game over their last 5, while allowing just 71 points per game. The Gators have been led by their high-powered offense, which has scored 100 points or more in 2 of their last 5 games. The Rebels must find a way to slow down Florida's offense if they hope to pull off the upset.
The game will be a significant challenge for Ole Miss, who must find a way to slow down Florida's high-scoring attack. The Rebels must be able to contain Florida's offense, which has been clicking on all cylinders, averaging 88 points per game over their last 5. Ole Miss will also need to be able to take care of the ball, averaging just 15 turnovers per game over their last 5 outings. If they can do these things, they may have a chance to pull off the upset. However, if they are unable to slow down Florida's offense, it could be a long night for the Rebels.
HEADLINE: Florida Gators at Mississippi Rebels: A Clash of Opposites SUBHEADLINE: The Florida Gators, averaging 88 points per game over their last 5, want to continue their winning streak against the struggling Mississippi Rebels, who have lost 5 straight games.