The Ole Miss Rebels (12-2, 2-0 SEC) head to No. 14 Mississippi State to take on the Bulldogs (12-2, 0-1 SEC) in what should be a high-scoring game. The game starts at 1 p.m. ET on Saturday, January 12, 2019.
Ole Miss Rebels vs. Mississippi State Bulldogs Free Prediction
The last time the Rebels played, they defeated the No. 11 Auburn Tigers, 82-67. The Rebels made 27 of their 37 free throws (73.0 percent) and held the Tigers to an effective field goal percentage of 0.433 (below their season average of 0.542). Ole Miss was led by Terence Davis, who was the top scorer from either team with 27 points on 9-for-15 shooting.
The Bulldogs fell to the South Carolina Gamecocks in their last outing, 87-82. South Carolina’s rebounding was their largest strength. The Gamecocks had more offensive rebounds (16 vs. nine) and total rebounds (47 vs. 40). Mississippi State’s Aric Holman had a good game, leading the team in scoring with 20 points on 6-for-11 shooting.
It might turn into a high-scoring affair as two of the NCAA’s top offenses go head-to-head. Mississippi State ranks 25th with 115.8 points per 100 possessions and Ole Miss is 24th (115.9).
Holman has averaged 16 points,8.2 rebounds,2.6 blocks,1.4 steals over the last five games for Mississippi State.
After splitting two games last season, this will be the first matchup of the year between these two teams. In the most recent matchup, the Bulldogs won 79-62. Mississippi State’s effective field goal percentage was its largest strength over Ole Miss. The Bulldogs had a rate of 0.673 while the Rebels posted a mark of 0.473.
Ole Miss Rebels vs. Mississippi State Bulldogs Free Pick
Prediction: SU Winner – Mississippi State, ATS Winner – Ole Miss, O/U – Over
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Betting Notes:
Mississippi State averages 16.3 assists per game, which ranks 38th in the country. Ole Miss ranks 128th in assists allowed per game (13.3).
The Bulldogs average 5.4 blocks per game, which ranks 15th in the NCAA. The Rebels rank 55th in blocks allowed per game (2.9).
Mississippi State averages 7.9 steals per game, which ranks 48th in the nation. Ole Miss ranks 22nd in steals allowed per game (5.1).
The Rebels allow the 10th-fewest rebounds per game (29.4) while the Bulldogs rank 28th (31.2).
Mississippi State ranks 70th in three pointers attempted per game (25.0) while Ole Miss ranks 83rd in three pointers allowed per game (21.0).
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The Rebels’ average margin of victory in their last five games has been 18.6, up from 13.2 for the season.
During their last five games, the Bulldogs have scored an average of 84.0 points per game (3.7 above their season average) and allowed an average of 75.4 points per game (7.3 above their season average).
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