The LSU Tigers (12-3, 2-0 SEC) travel to Ole Miss to take on the Rebels (13-2, 3-0 SEC) in what should be a high-scoring game. The game starts at 9 p.m. ET on Tuesday, January 15, 2019, and will air on SEC Network.
LSU Tigers at Ole Miss Rebels Betting Prediction
In the Tigers’ last matchup, they defeated the Arkansas Razorbacks, 94-88. The Tigers, who came into the game averaging an offensive rebounding percentage of 35.8, had an absurd mark of 37.5 and had an effective field goal percentage of 0.594 (above their season average of 0.553). With 27 points on 10-for-12 shooting, Naz Reid was LSU’s leading scorer.
The Rebels beat the No. 14 Mississippi State Bulldogs in their last matchup, 81-77. The Rebels knocked down 15 of their 20 free throws (75.0 percent) and had a turnover percentage of 13.0 (better than their season average of 17.2). Blake Hinson was the game’s leading scorer with 26 points on 8-for-16 shooting from the field.
After the Tigers won the only contest against the Rebels last season, 82-66, this will be the first matchup of the year between these two teams. The Tigers made 18 of their 24 free throws (75.0 percent) and had a much better effective field goal percentage (0.552 vs. 0.419).
Tremont Waters has averaged 16 points,5.8 assists,3.0 steals over the last five games for LSU.
It might turn into a shootout as a pair of the NCAA’s top offenses clash. Ole Miss currently ranks 20th with 116.1 points per 100 possessions and LSU is 35th (114.3).
LSU Tigers vs. Ole Miss Rebels Free Pick
Pick: SU Winner – Ole Miss, ATS Winner – LSU, O/U – Over
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Notes
Betting Notes:
Ole Miss ranks 35th in steals allowed per game (5.3) while LSU ranks 143rd (7.1).
The Rebels rank 37th in assists per game (16.1) while the Tigers rank 89th (14.6).
Ole Miss is 11th in the NCAA with 29.9 rebounds allowed per game while LSU is 54th with 32.5 rebounds allowed per game.
The Tigers rank 25th in blocks per game (5.1) while the Rebels rank 62nd (4.1).
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The Tigers’ average margin of victory in their last five games has been 9.8, down from 10.3 for the season.
During their last five games, the Rebels have scored an average of 81.0 points per game (1.2 above their season average) and allowed an average of 65.6 points per game (1.6 below their season average).
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