The SEC continues to find itself in an intriguing spot when it comes to potential NCAA Tournament bids, with several teams hovering around the bubble right now.
There are three games on Wednesday’s schedule, and they all feature teams hoping to improve their tournament stock.
Let’s get to the picks.
Season Predictions Record (straight up): 194-64
Mississippi State at Georgia – 6:30 p.m. EST, SEC Network
In the battle of the Bulldogs, it’s clear that these two teams are heading in opposite directions given their recent play.
And while it seems like the Bulldogs are going to be able to pull off a home upset at some point, Mississippi State should be able make enough plays down the stretch to capture the win.
Prediction: Mississippi State 77, Georgia 70
Florida at No. 13 LSU – 7 p.m. EST, ESPN2
Winning in Baton Rouge would give the Gators their best win of the season, and after a convincing win at Alabama, Mike White’s team is playing with a lot of confidence right now.
Florida ranks 10th nationally in defensive efficiency while LSU is 12th in offensive efficiency, and while that will be a fun clash, Tremont Waters and company are the better pick.
Prediction: LSU 74, Florida 65
Arkansas at Auburn – 8:30 p.m. EST, SEC Network
The Tigers have not played their best basketball in recent weeks, but neither have the Razorbacks considering that they’ve lost three in a row after a solid start in SEC play.
Scoring shouldn’t be a problem here, and Bruce Pearl’s squad should be way better offensively than they were in their previous home game against Ole Miss.
Prediction: Auburn 82, Arkansas 72
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