Southeastern Louisiana Lions vs. Ole Miss Rebels Betting Prediction 12/21/19

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The Southeastern Louisiana Lions (3-7) will go head-to-head against the Ole Miss Rebels (7-3) at Mississippi Coliseum. Action gets underway at 2 p.m. ET on Saturday, December 21, 2019.

Southeastern Louisiana Lions vs. Ole Miss Rebels Betting Odds

In their last game, the Rebels won big over the Middle Tennessee Blue Raiders, 82-64, while the Lions fell to the Lamar Cardinals, 79-73.

The Rebels made 12 of their 16 free throws (75.0 percent) and had an effective field goal percentage of 0.660 (above their season average of 0.491). Southeastern Louisiana, on the other hand, had an effective field goal percentage of 0.516 (above their season average of 0.455). Ole Miss rallied around Breein Tyree, who recorded 34 points and five rebounds. Pape Diop was a key piece for Southeastern Louisiana with 14 points and 11 rebounds.

The Rebels won the lone contest between these two teams last season, 69-47. The Rebels’ 33.3 offensive rebounding percentage was their largest advantage over the Lions, who had a mark of 14.3. This will be the first matchup of the year between these two teams.

Ole Miss appears to have the advantage on the defensive side of the ball. The Rebels currently rank 87th in effective field goal percentage allowed (0.460), while Southeastern Louisiana is 312th in effective field goal percentage (0.461).

Southeastern Louisiana Lions vs. Ole Miss Rebels Pick

College Basketball Prediction: SU Winner – Ole Miss, ATS Winner – Ole Miss, O/U – Under

Betting Notes:

  • Ole Miss ranks 79th in rebounds allowed per game (33.4) while Southeastern Louisiana ranks 245th (40.5).
  • The Rebels rank 47th in three pointers allowed per game (19.3) while the Lions rank 98th (21.2).
  • The Rebels rank 33rd in assists per game (16.0) while the Lions rank 192nd in assists allowed per game (15.0).
  • Ole Miss ranks 39th in steals per game (8.5) while Southeastern Louisiana ranks 152nd in steals allowed per game (7.7).

Bettings Trends:

  • During their last five games, the Lions have scored an average of 72.6 points per game (3.0 above their season average) and allowed an average of 82.0 points per game (5.2 above their season average).
  • The Rebels have been outscored by an average of 2.8 points in their last five games. For the season, Ole Miss has defeated opponents by an average of 6.6 points.