SEC Tournament Heats Up: Revenge, Underdog Stories, & Model Predictions
The SEC Men’s Basketball Tournament kicks off on Wednesday, March 13th, promising an exciting battle for the championship title from March 13th-17th. With the first and second-round games packed into Wednesday and Thursday, the stage is set for thrilling matchups, potential upsets, and intriguing storylines.
Wednesday’s Opening Round: Revenge and Underdog Battles
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Game 1: No. 12 Arkansas vs. No. 13 Vanderbilt (7 p.m. ET, SEC Network) Arkansas seeks redemption after a late-season loss to Vanderbilt. Can the Razorbacks reverse the odds? Our model predicts an Arkansas victory, 81-74.
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Game 2: No. 11 Georgia vs. No. 14 Missouri (25 mins after Game 1, SEC Network) Two slumping teams clash as Georgia, despite their recent struggles, looks to repeat their earlier win against a Missouri squad mired in an 18-game skid. Our model favors Georgia, 81-75.
Thursday’s Second Round: Intriguing Matchups and Model Insights
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Game 3: No. 8 LSU vs. No. 9 Mississippi State (1 p.m. ET, SEC Network) LSU’s improved late-season form faces off against a Mississippi State team on a downswing. The Bulldogs shocked LSU in their previous meeting; can they pull off another one? Our model says yes, predicting a Mississippi State win, 81-70.
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Game 4: No. 5 South Carolina vs. Game 1 Winner (25 mins after Game 3, SEC Network) South Carolina awaits the first-round victor, ready to assert their dominance.
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Game 5: No. 7 Texas A&M vs. No. 10 Ole Miss (7 p.m. ET, SEC Network) Texas A&M’s recent momentum could be key against a faltering Ole Miss. With a split record this season, this matchup promises high-stakes drama as our model gives a slight edge to the Aggies, 76-71.
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Game 6: No. 6 Florida vs. Game 2 Winner (25 mins after Game 5, SEC Network) Florida looks to capitalize on their experience and establish their tournament run.
Current Odds to Win SEC Tournament
Tennessee +130
Auburn +260
Kentucky +400
Alabama +450
Florida +2000
Mississippi State +6500
South Carolina +8000
Texas A&M +10000
Ole Miss +25000
LSU +30000
Arkansas +30000
Georgia +50000
Vanderbilt +100000
Missouri +100000