It will be a battle between SEC opponents when the Georgia Bulldogs (10-12, 1-8 SEC) welcome the Ole Miss Rebels (15-7, 5-4 SEC) to Stegeman Coliseum. The game starts at 1 p.m. ET on Saturday, February 9, 2019, and will air on SEC Network.
Ole Miss Rebels at Georgia Bulldogs Betting Prediction
In the Rebels’ last outing, they defeated the Texas A&M Aggies, 75-71. Converting at the free throw line was one of Ole Miss’ largest advantages. They were 18-19 (94.7 percent), while the Aggies were just 4-8 (50.0 percent). Terence Davis had a good outing for Ole Miss, finishing with 19 points, eight rebounds and seven steals.
The Bulldogs were beaten by the Alabama Crimson Tide in their last outing, 89-74. Alabama’s 0.276 free throw rate was their biggest strength over Georgia, who had a rate of 0.141. The Crimson Tide’s mark was below their season average of 0.282, while the Bulldogs’ was below their season average of 0.301. Derek Ogbeide had a good performance for Georgia, leading the team in scoring with 17 points on 8-for-15 shooting.
After the Bulldogs won the lone contest against the Rebels last season, 71-60, this will be the first matchup of the year between these two teams. Georgia did a terrific job of making free throws (16-22; 72.7 percent). Ole Miss, on the other hand, had a better turnover percentage (12.1 vs. 15.3).
This contest should be a matchup of contrasting styles. Georgia has preferred to play quickly (85th in possessions per game), while Ole Miss has been more half-court-oriented (201st in possessions per game). Also, the Rebels rank 60th in offensive rebounding percentage (32.9 percent), while the Bulldogs rank 258th in defensive rebounding percentage (70.0 percent).
Ole Miss at Georgia Pick
Pick: SU Winner – Ole Miss, ATS Winner – Ole Miss, O/U – Under
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Notes
Betting Notes:
Georgia ranks 13th in rebounds per game (40.8) while Ole Miss ranks 151st (35.6).
The Rebels average 7.6 steals per game, which ranks 45th in the nation. The Bulldogs rank 180th in steals allowed per game (7.5).
Georgia ranks ninth in blocks per game (5.3) while Ole Miss ranks 100th in blocks allowed per game (3.3).
The Bulldogs rank 97th in assists per game (14.3) while the Rebels rank 185th in assists allowed per game (14.1).
Ole Miss averages 21.7 three pointers per game, which ranks 172nd in the nation. Georgia ranks 179th in three pointers allowed per game (23.4).
Bettings Trends:
The Rebels have been outscored by an average of 8.2 points in their last five games. For the season, Ole Miss has defeated opponents by an average of 6.9 points.
During their last five games, the Bulldogs have scored an average of 78.8 points per game (3.6 above their season average) and allowed an average of 85.0 points per game (9.8 above their season average).
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