The Ole Miss Rebels (11-9) will attempt to snap their six-game road losing streak in a matchup against the Texas Longhorns (13-7) at Frank Erwin Special Events Center. The game starts at 2 p.m. ET on Saturday, January 27, 2018, and will air on ESPN2.
Ole Miss Rebels at Texas Longhorns Betting Prediction
In the Rebels’ last game, they beat the Alabama Crimson Tide, 78-66. The Rebels knocked down 18 of their 24 free throws (75.0 percent) and had an effective field goal percentage of 0.577 (above their season average of 0.510). With 24 points on 7-for-11 shooting, Deandre Burnett was the game’s leading scorer.
The Longhorns were victorious over the Iowa State Cyclones in their last matchup, 73-57. The Longhorns had a turnover percentage of 11.0 (better than their season average of 15.9), while the Cyclones had a free throw rate of 0.167 (below their season average of 0.217). Mohamed Bamba was the top scorer from either team with 24 points on 9-for-11 shooting.
When looking at effective field goal percentage, Texas figures to have a considerable advantage. The Longhorns defense ranks 18th in effective field goal percentage allowed (0.458), while the Ole Miss offense is ranked 174th in effective field goal percentage (0.513).
Ole Miss Rebels vs. Texas Longhorns Betting Pick
Free Basketball Tip: SU Winner – Texas, ATS Winner – Texas, O/U – Over
Notes
Betting Notes:
Texas ranks 38th in assists allowed per game (11.3) while Ole Miss ranks 235th (16.2).
The Longhorns rank 98th in rebounds per game (36.9) while the Rebels rank 235th in rebounds allowed per game (37.8).
Ole Miss ranks 51st in three pointers attempted per game (25.4) while Texas ranks 121st in three pointers allowed per game (21.5).
The Longhorns rank 11th in blocks per game (5.8) while the Rebels rank 74th in blocks allowed per game (3.1).
Bettings Trends:
The Rebels have been outscored by an average of 0.6 points in their last five games. For the season, Ole Miss has defeated opponents by an average of 3.4 points.
During their last five games, the Longhorns have scored an average of 70.8 points per game (1.2 below their season average) and allowed an average of 72.8 points per game (6.8 above their season average).
