The Illinois State Redbirds (6-4) challenge the Ole Miss Rebels (5-2) at Redbird Arena. The game starts at 8 p.m. ET on Saturday, December 8, 2018.
Ole Miss Rebels at Illinois State Redbirds Betting Prediction
In the Rebels’ last contest, they thoroughly outplayed the Western Michigan Broncos, 90-64. The Rebels had a much better turnover percentage (14.8 vs. 29.2) and had a much better effective field goal percentage (0.623 vs. 0.480). With 17 points on 7-for-12 shooting, Terence Davis was the top scorer from either team.
The Redbirds were victorious over the FGCU Eagles in their last outing, 74-66. Illinois State’s free throw rate was their largest strength over FGCU. The Redbirds had a rate of 0.298, while the Eagles posted a mark of 0.111. With 17 points and 11 rebounds, Illinois State’s Phil Fayne had a good outing.
Ole Miss might struggle to create turnovers. Since the 2017-18 season, Illinois State ranks 53rd in the country at avoiding errors (turnover percentage of 18.4 percent), while Ole Miss has forced the 249th-most turnovers (17.8 percent).
The Redbirds won the sole game against the Rebels last season, 101-97. Illinois State had a much better offensive rebounding percentage (39.5 vs. 31.9). Ole Miss, meanwhile, had a much better turnover percentage (9.2 vs. 14.8).
Ole Miss Rebels vs. Illinois State Redbirds Betting Pick
Pick: SU Winner – Ole Miss, ATS Winner – Illinois State, O/U – Over
Notes
Betting Notes (2017-Present):
Ole Miss ranks 100th in rebounds per game (37.4) while Illinois State ranks 292nd in rebounds allowed per game (39.1).
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