How to watch Florida Gators vs. Miss. State Bulldogs: NCAA Basketball live stream info, TV channel, start time, game odds

How to watch Florida vs. Mississippi State basketball game

By Scout Staff

Jan 24, 2024 at 9:21 pm ET • 2 min read

Halftime Report

Only one more half stands between Florida and the win they were favored to collect coming into this evening. They have jumped out to a quick 43-34 lead against Miss. State.

Florida came into the match with some extra motivation after the loss they were dealt the last time these two teams faced off. We'll see if they're able to flip the script or if it'll just be more of the same.

Who's Playing

Miss. State Bulldogs @ Florida Gators

Current Records: Miss. State 13-5, Florida 12-6

How To Watch

When: Wednesday, January 24, 2024 at 8:30 p.m. ET
Where: Stephen C. O'Connell Center -- Gainesville, Florida
TV: SEC Network
Follow: CBS Sports App
Online Streaming: Catch select College Basketball matches on Fubo (Try for free. Regional restrictions may apply.)
Ticket Cost: $2.25

What to Know

After two games on the road, Florida is heading back home. The Florida Gators and the Miss. State Bulldogs will face off in an SEC battle at 8:30 p.m. ET on Wednesday at Stephen C. O'Connell Center. Both teams come into the matchup bolstered by wins in their previous matches.

We saw a pretty high 160.5-over/under line set for Florida's previous matchup, but the actual score was more down to earth. They walked away with a 79-67 victory over the Tigers on Saturday. The victory was just what Florida needed coming off of a 85-66 loss in their prior match.

Multiple players turned in solid performances to lead Florida to victory, but perhaps none more so than Tyrese Samuel, who scored 17 points. Another player making a difference was Micah Handlogten, who dropped a double-double on ten points and 13 rebounds.

Meanwhile, the Bulldogs beat the Commodores 68-55 on Saturday.

Tolu Smith was the offensive standout of the matchup as he dropped a double-double on 25 points and 11 rebounds.

The Gators' victory ended a three-game drought on the road and puts them at 12-6. As for the Bulldogs, their win bumped their record up to 13-5.

This contest is one where the number of possessions is likely to be a big factor: Florida have been smashing the glass this season, having averaged 44.7 rebounds per game (they're ranked third in rebounds per game overall). However, it's not like Miss. State struggles in that department as they've been averaging 38.8 rebounds per game. Given these competing strengths, it'll be interesting to see how their clash plays out.

Florida and Miss. State were neck-and-neck in their previous matchup back in March of 2023, but Florida came up empty-handed after a 69-68 loss. Will Florida have more luck at home instead of on the road?