The Ole Miss Rebels (10-8, 3-3 SEC) will try to snap their five-game road losing streak in a matchup against the Arkansas Razorbacks (12-6, 2-4 SEC) at Bud Walton Arena. The game starts at 3:30 p.m. ET on Saturday, January 20, 2018, and will air on SEC Network.
Ole Miss Rebels vs. Arkansas Razorbacks ATS Prediction
The last time the Rebels played, they were topped by the Texas A&M Aggies, 71-69. Texas A&M’s 0.553 effective field goal percentage was their largest advantage over Ole Miss, who had a rate of 0.500. The Aggies’ mark was above their season average of 0.519. Bruce Stevens was Ole Miss’ leading scorer with 20 points on 9-for-15 shooting.
The Razorbacks lost to the Florida Gators in their last game, 88-73. One of Florida’s largest advantages was their ability to convert at the free throw line. They were 19-22 (86.4 percent), while the Razorbacks were just 6-15 (40.0 percent). With 14 points and 10 rebounds, Daniel Gafford had a good game for Arkansas.
The prolific offense of Arkansas will clash against the mid-tier defense of Ole Miss. The Razorbacks rank 36th in offensive efficiency, while the Rebels are 219th in defensive efficiency. The Razorbacks should have the edge on that end of the court.
After the Razorbacks won both contests against the Rebels last season, these teams will battle for the first time this year. In the most recent matchup, Arkansas won 73-72. One of Arkansas’ largest strengths was their ability to convert at the free throw line. They were 20-23 (87.0 percent), while the Rebels were just 8-14 (57.1 percent).
Ole Miss Rebels vs. Arkansas Razorbacks Betting Pick
Predictions: SU Winner – Arkansas, ATS Winner – Arkansas, O/U – Over
Notes
Betting Notes:
Arkansas averages 15.6 assists per game, which ranks 61st in the nation. Ole Miss ranks 217th in assists allowed per game (16.1).
The Rebels average 25.4 three pointers per game, which ranks 54th in the NCAA. The Razorbacks rank 208th in three pointers allowed per game (23.7).
Ole Miss averages 38.1 rebounds per game, which ranks 67th in the nation. Arkansas ranks 158th in rebounds allowed per game (35.8).
The Rebels average 5.1 blocks per game, which ranks 29th in the NCAA. The Razorbacks rank 76th in blocks allowed per game (3.3).
Arkansas ranks 25th in steals allowed per game (5.1) while Ole Miss ranks 54th (5.6).
Bettings Trends:
The Rebels have been outscored by an average of 3.2 points in their last five games. For the season, Ole Miss has defeated opponents by an average of 3.3 points.
During their last five games, the Razorbacks have scored an average of 68.8 points per game (15.6 below their season average) and allowed an average of 78.4 points per game (2.7 above their season average).
