A high-scoring game should be expected when the Ole Miss Rebels (4-2) and the Virginia Tech Hokies (6-1) square off at The Pavilion at Ole Miss. The game is scheduled to start at 2 p.m. ET on Saturday, December 2, 2017.
Virginia Tech is a 2.5-point favorite on the opening line, while the Over/Under (O/U) for the game opened at 164 points.
Virginia Tech Hokies at Ole Miss Rebels ATS Prediction
In the Hokies’ last matchup, they thoroughly outplayed the Iowa Hawkeyes, 79-55. The Hokies knocked down 22 of their 28 free throws (78.6 percent) and had a turnover percentage of 12.5 (better than their season average of 17.6). Virginia Tech was lifted by Ahmed Hill, who was the top scorer from either team with 18 points on 6-for-13 shooting.
The Rebels lost a tough one against the South Dakota State Jackrabbits in their last game, 99-97. South Dakota State’s offensive rebounding percentage was their largest strength over Ole Miss. The Jackrabbits had a rate of 26.2 (below their season average of 29.9), while the Rebels posted a mark of 23.3 (below their season average of 33.9). With 22 points on 10-for-19 shooting, Terence Davis led Ole Miss in scoring.
Dating back to the 2016-17 season, Ole Miss has done a great job of getting to the free throw line. They rank ninth in free throw attempt (FTA) rate (0.315), but Virginia Tech has been among the best in the NCAA at keeping opponents off the line (ranking 35th by allowing a FTA rate of 0.196).
Virginia Tech holds records of 6-1 straight up (SU) and 5-1 against the spread (ATS). Vegas has a tendency to set the total low when the Hokies are involved, as 83.3 percent of their games have ended over the projected point total.
Ole Miss has a respectable 4-2 SU record, but they are just 1-5 ATS. Of the Rebels’ 6 games, 3 have finished over the total.
The Hokies won the lone game against the Rebels last season, 80-75. The Hokies had a much better free throw rate (0.321 vs. 0.134) and had a better turnover percentage (15.8 vs. 18.2).
Virginia Tech Hokies at Ole Miss Rebels ATS Pick
Predictions: SU Winner – Virginia Tech, ATS Winner – Virginia Tech, O/U – Over
Notes
Betting Notes (2016-Present):
Virginia Tech averages 16.1 assists per game, which ranks 31st in the nation. Ole Miss ranks 285th in assists allowed per game (15.3).
The Rebels rank 30th in rebounds per game (39.2) while the Hokies rank 275th (33.4).
Ole Miss ranks 69th in steals per game (7.0) while Virginia Tech ranks 283rd (4.3).
The Hokies rank 136th in three pointers attempted per game (21.9) while the Rebels rank 303rd in three pointers allowed per game (24.8).
Ole Miss ranks 63rd in blocks per game (4.3) while Virginia Tech ranks 187th in blocks allowed per game (3.7).
