The Butler Bulldogs (2-0) clash with the Ole Miss Rebels (1-0) at Hinkle Fieldhouse. The game is scheduled to begin at 8 p.m. ET on Friday, November 16, 2018.
Ole Miss Rebels vs. Butler Bulldogs Betting Prediction
The Rebels come in on a high note after blowing out the Western Michigan Broncos in their last game, 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). Ole Miss rallied around Terence Davis, who was the top scorer from either team with 17 points on 7-for-12 shooting.
In the Bulldogs’ last game, they easily got past the Detroit Titans, 84-63. The Bulldogs had a much better free throw rate (0.339 vs. 0.212) and had a much better turnover percentage (16.4 vs. 22.8). Kamar Baldwin was the top scorer from either team with 26 points on 9-for-17 shooting from the field.
The high-powered offense of Butler will battle against the bottom-tier defense of Ole Miss. Since last season, the Bulldogs rank 45th in offensive efficiency, while the Rebels are 300th in defensive efficiency. The Bulldogs figure to have the edge on that end of the court.
Ole Miss Rebels vs. Butler Bulldogs Odds Pick
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Notes
Betting Notes (2017-Present):
Butler ranks 37th in rebounds allowed per game (32.1) while Ole Miss ranks 284th (38.1).
The Bulldogs rank 74th in assists allowed per game (12.3) while the Rebels rank 298th (16.5).
Butler ranks 120th in three pointers attempted per game (23.0) while Ole Miss ranks 240th in three pointers allowed per game (23.6).
The Rebels average 4.1 blocks per game, which ranks 62nd in the NCAA. The Bulldogs rank 136th in blocks allowed per game (3.3).
Butler ranks 45th in steals allowed per game (5.3) while Ole Miss ranks 81st (5.6).
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