The Ole Miss Rebels (10-2) head to Vanderbilt to take on the Commodores (9-3) in a game that has the potential to be high-scoring. The game will air on SEC Network at 8:30 p.m. ET on Saturday, January 5, 2019.
Ole Miss Rebels vs. Vanderbilt Commodores Free Prediction
In the Rebels’ last outing, they blew out 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 Commodores were victorious over the Winthrop Eagles in their last contest, 92-79. Vanderbilt’s effective field goal percentage was their largest advantage over Winthrop. The Commodores had a rate of 0.619, while the Eagles posted a mark of 0.463. With 18 points and 10 rebounds, Vanderbilt’s Simi Shittu put together a good outing.
After the Commodores won the lone game against the Rebels last season, 82-69, this will be the first matchup of the year between these two teams. Vanderbilt’s effective field goal percentage was its biggest advantage over Ole Miss. The Commodores had a rate of 0.636 while the Rebels posted a mark of 0.443.
Breein Tyree has averaged 0 points over the last five games for Ole Miss.
It might turn into a shootout as a pair of the country’s premier offenses square off. Vanderbilt currently ranks 44th with 114.3 points per 100 possessions and Ole Miss is 28th (116.3).
Ole Miss vs. Vanderbilt Free Pick
Pick: SU Winner – Ole Miss, ATS Winner – Vanderbilt, O/U – Over
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Notes
Betting Notes:
Vanderbilt ranks 30th in rebounds per game (40.4) while Ole Miss ranks 150th (35.8).
The Commodores rank 37th in assists allowed per game (10.8) while the Rebels rank 139th (13.5).
Ole Miss ranks 15th in steals allowed per game (4.8) while Vanderbilt ranks 105th (6.5).
The Rebels rank 35th in three pointers allowed per game (19.6) while the Commodores rank 123rd (22.5).
Both of these teams are great at blocking the ball. Vanderbilt is 22nd in the country with 5.1 blocks per game while Ole Miss is 54th with 4.3 blocks per game.
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The Rebels’ average margin of victory in their last five games has been 6.6, down from 13.3 for the season.
During their last five games, the Commodores have scored an average of 81.4 points per game (1.5 below their season average) and allowed an average of 71.6 points per game (1.4 above their season average).
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