The Ole Miss Rebels (8-3) will be at home in The Pavilion at Ole Miss when they go head-to-head with the Tennessee Tech Golden Eagles (3-9). Action gets underway at 4 p.m. ET on Sunday, December 29, 2019.
Tennessee Tech Golden Eagles at Ole Miss Rebels Betting Odds
In their last game, the Rebels defeated the Southeastern Louisiana Lions, 83-76, while the Golden Eagles fell to the Western Carolina Catamounts, 89-76.
Ole Miss played a nearly flawless contest. They had a solid free throw rate of 0.276 (above their season average of 0.261) and an offensive rebounding percentage of 44.1 (above their season average of 27.3). For those same stats, Southeastern Louisiana recorded marks of 0.036 and 19.2, respectively. Tennessee Tech, meanwhile, had a turnover percentage of 13.4 (better than their season average of 21.5). Khadim Sy played a key role for Ole Miss with 20 points and seven rebounds. Jr. Clay, meanwhile played well for Tennessee Tech, recording 17 points, five assists and five steals.
It could be a sloppy game for the Tennessee Tech offense. Tennessee Tech ranks 344th in the country in ball protection (turnover percentage of 23.9 percent), while the gambling defense of Ole Miss forces the 95th-most turnovers in the NCAA (21.8 percent).
Tennessee Tech Golden Eagles at Ole Miss Rebels Pick
College Basketball Pick: SU Winner – Ole Miss, ATS Winner – Tennessee Tech, O/U – Under
Betting Notes:
- Ole Miss averages 16.3 assists per game, which ranks 28th in the NCAA. Tennessee Tech ranks 168th in assists allowed per game (14.3).
- The Rebels rank 146th in rebounds per game (35.5) while the Golden Eagles rank 171st in rebounds allowed per game (36.1).
- The Rebels rank 40th in three pointers allowed per game (18.9) while the Golden Eagles rank 169th (23.3).
- Ole Miss ranks 55th in steals per game (8.1) while Tennessee Tech ranks 166th in steals allowed per game (8.1).
Bettings Trends:
- The Rebels have been outscored by an average of 1.8 points in their last five games. On the season, Ole Miss has defeated opponents by an average of 6.6 points.
- During their last five games, the Golden Eagles have scored an average of 68.2 points per game (6.1 above their season average) and allowed an average of 74.6 points per game (4.0 above their season average).
