It was another fun night of action in SEC basketball, with a few teams earning impressive road victories.
There are three games on Wednesday’s schedule, including an intriguing matchup in Gainesville between two teams who are trying to stay in the NCAA Tournament discussion.
Let’s get to the picks.
Season Predictions Record (straight up): 168-51
Ole Miss at Florida – 6:30 p.m. EST, SEC Network
This is an important matchup for both teams, but likely more so for the Gators since their next three games after this one are against Kentucky, Auburn, and Tennessee.
Ole Miss just hasn’t been the same team over the past few weeks, and even with the Rebels ranking in the top 30 nationally in offensive efficiency, Florida’s defense (ninth nationally in defensive efficiency) should prove to be the difference here.
Prediction: Florida 69, Ole Miss 64
Missouri at Auburn – 8:30 p.m. EST, SEC Network
Bruce Pearl’s squad has lost three straight and now has an opportunity to turn things around with four of their next five games at home.
Auburn should be able to speed the game up while turning defense into offense, and this just feels like a spot where Jared Harper and company could release some frustration with a convincing victory.
Prediction: Auburn 81, Missouri 63
No. 19 LSU at Texas A&M – 9 p.m. EST, ESPN2
The Aggies showed against Kansas State what they’re capable of when they are playing well, and perhaps that momentum will carry over into this matchup against the red-hot Tigers.
But after the comeback win at Missouri, LSU is simply playing with a ridiculous amount of confidence at this point and seem to be the better pick given the balance on offense.
Prediction: LSU 78, Texas A&M 71
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