Baylor Bears vs. Ole Miss Rebels ATS Prediction

Daniel GimenezBasketball, College Basketball

The Baylor Bears (3-1) go head-to-head against the Ole Miss Rebels (2-1) in the Emerald Coast Classic at The Arena at NW Florida St. The game can be seen on CBS Sports Network at 9:30 p.m. ET on Friday, November 23, 2018.

Baylor Bears vs. Ole Miss Rebels ATS Odds

Both teams thoroughly outplayed their last opponent. The Rebels defeated the Nicholls Colonels 75-55, while the Bears beat the Nicholls Colonels 81-54.

Baylor dominated nearly every stat category in the game. They had a great turnover percentage of 9.9 (better than their season average of 17.5) and an effective field goal percentage of 0.540 (below their season average of 0.564). Nicholls was 17.1 and 0.364, respectively, for those same stats. Ole Miss, meanwhile, dominated nearly every stat category in their game. They had a solid free throw rate of 0.315 and an offensive rebounding percentage of 30.0. For those same stats, Nicholls put up marks of 0.062 and 18.2, respectively. Ole Miss received a boost from Terence Davis, who contributed 14 points and eight rebounds. Mark Vital, meanwhile had a solid performance for Baylor, recording 11 points, 11 rebounds and five assists.

Baylor may have a difficult time creating turnovers. Dating back to the 2017-18 season, Ole Miss ranks 40th in the NCAA at avoiding errors (turnover percentage of 16.5 percent), while Baylor has forced the 238th-most turnovers (18.0 percent). Moreover, the Bears rank 51st in effective field goal percentage allowed (0.479), while the Rebels rank 282nd in effective field goal percentage (0.491).

Baylor Bears vs. Ole Miss Rebels Odds Pick

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

Betting Notes (2017-Present):

  • Baylor ranks 61st in assists per game (15.3) while Ole Miss ranks 310th in assists allowed per game (16.3).
  • The Rebels rank 64th in blocks per game (4.1) while the Bears rank 229th in blocks allowed per game (4.0).
  • The Bears rank 41st in rebounds allowed per game (32.1) while the Rebels rank 278th (37.6).
  • Ole Miss ranks 76th in three pointers attempted per game (24.4) while Baylor ranks 291st (18.6).