NCAAB · Final

Florida Gators Dominate Mississippi State Bulldogs 108-74

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Tuesday, March 3, 2026, 8:00 PM ET · Stephen C. O'Connell Center

Florida Gators 108, Mississippi State Bulldogs 74, final. Our NCAAB picks are sealed as a hash before kickoff and settled in public, losses included.

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Quick answers

Who won Mississippi State Bulldogs vs Florida Gators?

Florida Gators beat Mississippi State Bulldogs 108-74 at Stephen C. O'Connell Center on March 3, 2026.

Who was favored in Mississippi State Bulldogs vs Florida Gators?

Florida Gators were the favorite at DraftKings, moneyline -4000 (about 98% implied). The favorite won.

The Florida Gators showcased their dominance in a decisive 108-74 victory over the Mississippi State Bulldogs at the Stephen C. O'Connell Center. This matchup highlighted the stark contrast in the teams' recent performances, with Florida riding a nine-game winning streak and Mississippi State struggling with a three-game losing streak leading into the game. Florida's impressive home record of 24-6 this season and their scoring prowess, averaging 89.1 points over their last ten games, set the stage for a commanding performance.

In their last ten games, Florida's form has been exceptional, with a record of 9-1. They have averaged 89.1 points scored while allowing 70.2 points per game. Their last five games alone saw them maintain an average of 91.4 points scored against 73.6 allowed. This offensive firepower was on full display against Mississippi State, where they scored 111 points just a few days prior to this game against Arkansas. The Gators' ability to score effectively at home has been a key factor in their success, as they have a home record of 4-1 in their last five games.

Conversely, Mississippi State has faced difficulties, finishing their last ten games with a record of 3-7. They have averaged 75.6 points scored while allowing a staggering 84.7 points per game during this stretch. Their last five games have been particularly challenging, where they managed to average 81.8 points but allowed 89.6 points, contributing to their recent struggles. The Bulldogs' away record of 2-3 in their last five games further illustrates their challenges outside of their home venue.

The previous meeting between these two teams occurred on February 12, 2025, where Florida also emerged victorious with an 81-68 win. This continued dominance in head-to-head matchups has solidified Florida's confidence against Mississippi State.

In terms of injuries, the block did not provide specific details on player availability for either team, but it is crucial to note that injuries can significantly impact team performance, especially in crucial matchups like this.

The betting market reflected Florida's strong position going into the game, with DraftKings setting the spread at -20.5 for Florida, indicating a strong belief in their ability to cover that margin. The total points were set at 161.5, with both the over and under priced at -110. Florida's money line was heavily favored at -4000, while Mississippi State was listed at +1600, showcasing the significant disparity in expectations for the game.

Conditions during the game were typical for a college basketball matchup, with no adverse weather conditions affecting play given the indoor setting. Fans could expect a high-paced game, especially from Florida, who has been known for their aggressive offensive strategy.

Viewers were treated to a display of scoring, particularly in the second half, where Florida continued to build on their lead. Notable plays included a two-foot dunk by Rueben Chinyelu, assisted by Viktor Mikic, and a 25-foot three-point jumper by King Grace, which highlighted Florida's offensive versatility and depth.

In summary, Florida's overwhelming performance against Mississippi State not only reaffirmed their status as a formidable team in the NCAAB landscape but also underscored the challenges facing the Bulldogs as they look to regroup and find their footing in the remainder of the season.

Odds

Book	Spread	Total	Moneyline
DraftKings	FLA -20.5	161.5 o -110 / u -110	Mississippi State Bulldogs +1600 · Florida Gators -4000

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Leaders

PointsAlex Condon26Florida Gators
AssistsXaivian Lee6Florida Gators
ReboundsRueben Chinyelu16Florida Gators
PointsJosh Hubbard21Mississippi State Bulldogs
AssistsJosh Hubbard5Mississippi State Bulldogs
ReboundsJamarion Davis-Fleming5Mississippi State Bulldogs

Recent form

Florida Gators

Last 10: 9-1Streak W989.1 scored · 70.2 allowed per game4-1 at home

W111-77vs Arkansas RazorbacksMar 1
W84-71at Texas LonghornsFeb 26
W94-75at Ole Miss RebelsFeb 21
W76-62vs South Carolina GamecocksFeb 18
W92-83vs Kentucky WildcatsFeb 14
W86-66at Georgia BulldogsFeb 12
W86-67at Texas A&M AggiesFeb 8
W100-77vs Alabama Crimson TideFeb 1
W95-48at South Carolina GamecocksJan 29
L67-76vs Auburn TigersJan 24

Mississippi State Bulldogs

Last 10: 3-7Streak L375.6 scored · 84.7 allowed per game2-3 away

L64-88vs Missouri TigersFeb 28
L75-100at Alabama Crimson TideFeb 26
L89-97at South Carolina GamecocksFeb 21
W91-85vs Auburn TigersFeb 19
W90-78at Ole Miss RebelsFeb 14
L64-73vs Tennessee VolunteersFeb 12
L68-88vs Arkansas RazorbacksFeb 7
L79-84at Missouri TigersJan 31
W80-66at LSU TigersJan 29
L56-88vs Vanderbilt CommodoresJan 24

Standings

Team	Overall	Games behind	In conference
Florida	27-8	-	16-2
Arkansas	28-9	3	13-5
Alabama	25-10	3	13-5
Vanderbilt	27-9	5	11-7
Tennessee	25-12	5	11-7
Texas A&M	22-12	5	11-7
Georgia	22-11	6	10-8
Kentucky	22-14	6	10-8
Missouri	20-13	6	10-8
Texas	21-15	7	9-9
Auburn	22-16	9	7-11
Oklahoma	21-16	9	7-11
Mississippi State	13-19	11	5-13
Ole Miss	15-20	12	4-14
South Carolina	13-19	12	4-14
LSU	15-17	13	3-15

Box score

Stat	Mississippi State Bulldogs	Florida Gators
Field goals	27-60	45-82
Field goal %	45	55
Three-pointers	9-26	8-22
Three-point %	35	36
Free throws	11-19	10-17
Free throw %	58	59
Rebounds	26	53
Offensive rebounds	6	21
Defensive rebounds	20	32
Assists	14	25
Steals	1	7
Blocks	2	4
Turnovers	13	5
Team turnovers	0	1
Technical fouls	1	0
Technical fouls, total	1	0
Flagrant fouls	0	0
Points off turnovers	2	22
Fast-break points	12	17
Points in the paint	36	70
Fouls	15	17
Largest lead	10	37
Lead changes	2	2
Time in front	23	73

How the scoring went

2nd Half44-60Alex Condon makes driving layup (Boogie Fland assists)
2nd Half45-60Jamarion Davis-Fleming makes free throw 2 of 2
2nd Half45-63Boogie Fland makes 25-foot three point jumper (Micah Handlogten assists)
2nd Half48-63Jayden Epps makes 24-foot three point jumper
2nd Half48-65Micah Handlogten makes layup (CJ Ingram assists)
2nd Half51-65Ja'Borri McGhee makes 23-foot three point jumper (Josh Hubbard assists)
2nd Half51-67CJ Ingram makes layup (Urban Klavzar assists)
2nd Half53-67Josh Hubbard makes layup
2nd Half54-67Josh Hubbard makes free throw 1 of 1
2nd Half56-67Josh Hubbard makes driving layup
2nd Half56-70Xaivian Lee makes 23-foot three point jumper (CJ Ingram assists)
2nd Half56-72Rueben Chinyelu makes 2-foot dunk (CJ Ingram assists)
2nd Half56-75Urban Klavzar makes 23-foot three point jumper (Micah Handlogten assists)
2nd Half59-75Ja'Borri McGhee makes 23-foot three point jumper (Jayden Epps assists)
2nd Half59-77Micah Handlogten makes 3-foot dunk (Xaivian Lee assists)
2nd Half59-80Xaivian Lee makes 27-foot three point step back jumpshot
2nd Half59-82Urban Klavzar makes 12-foot jumper
2nd Half59-84Xaivian Lee makes 8-foot pullup jump shot
2nd Half60-84King Grace makes free throw 1 of 2
2nd Half61-84King Grace makes free throw 2 of 2
2nd Half62-84Josh Hubbard makes free throw 1 of 3
2nd Half63-84Josh Hubbard makes free throw 2 of 3
2nd Half63-86Alex Condon makes 7-foot turnaround jump shot
2nd Half63-88Alex Condon makes 3-foot dunk (Rueben Chinyelu assists)
2nd Half63-89Alex Condon makes free throw 1 of 1
2nd Half66-89Jayden Epps makes 24-foot three point jumper (Josh Hubbard assists)
2nd Half66-91Alex Condon makes layup
2nd Half66-93Rueben Chinyelu makes layup (Alex Condon assists)
2nd Half66-95Alex Condon makes layup
2nd Half66-97Isaiah Brown makes layup
2nd Half66-98Xaivian Lee makes free throw 1 of 2
2nd Half66-99Xaivian Lee makes free throw 2 of 2
2nd Half66-101Rueben Chinyelu makes 2-foot dunk (Viktor Mikic assists)
2nd Half66-103Viktor Mikic makes layup (Boogie Fland assists)
2nd Half67-103Josh Hubbard makes free throw 1 of 2
2nd Half68-103Josh Hubbard makes free throw 2 of 2
2nd Half71-103King Grace makes 25-foot three point jumper (Ja'Borri McGhee assists)
2nd Half71-105Micah Handlogten makes layup
2nd Half71-108Cooper Josefsberg makes 25-foot three point jumper (Viktor Mikic assists)
2nd Half74-108King Grace makes 25-foot three point jumper

Win probability

Above the line favours Florida Gators, below favours Mississippi State Bulldogs.