The Georgia Bulldogs (10-16, 1-12 SEC) head to The Pavilion at Ole Miss to square off against the Ole Miss Rebels (18-8, 8-5 SEC). The Bulldogs will try to put an end to their seven-game losing streak. The game starts at 3:30 p.m. ET on Saturday, February 23, 2019, and will air on SEC Network.
Georgia Bulldogs at Ole Miss Rebels Betting Odds
Both teams were beaten in their last outing. The Rebels fell to the South Carolina Gamecocks, 79-64, while the Bulldogs lost a winnable game to the Mississippi State Bulldogs, 68-67.
Georgia had an offensive rebounding percentage of 40.0 (above their season average of 34.4) while Ole Miss had a better turnover percentage (13.5 vs. 11.6). Breein Tyree was a key piece for Ole Miss with 19 points and five assists. Georgia, meanwhile, was led by Rayshaun Hammonds, who recorded 12 points and 10 rebounds.
In their first matchup this year, Tyree led the Rebels to an 80-64 win. He was the game’s top overall scorer with 31 points. The Rebels’ 12.3 turnover percentage was their largest advantage over the Bulldogs, who had a rate of 25.3.
Ole Miss could have their way on the offensive side of the ball as their prolific offense squares off against one of the worst defenses in the country. The Rebels rank 56th in offensive efficiency, while Georgia ranks 261st in defensive efficiency. Additionally, the Bulldogs rank 331st in turnover percentage (22.5 percent), while the Rebels rank 50th in opponents’ turnover percentage (21.6 percent).
Georgia Bulldogs vs. Ole Miss Rebels Pick
College Basketball Prediction: SU Winner – Ole Miss, ATS Winner – Georgia, O/U – Under
Betting Notes:
- Ole Miss ranks 36th in steals per game (7.8) while Georgia ranks 191st in steals allowed per game (7.5).
- The Bulldogs average 13.9 assists per game, which ranks 115th in the country. The Rebels rank 161st in assists allowed per game (13.5).
- Ole Miss ranks 156th in three pointers attempted per game (22.4) while Georgia ranks 169th in three pointers allowed per game (22.7).
- The Bulldogs rank 24th in rebounds per game (39.6) while the Rebels rank 174th (35.2).
- Georgia ranks 14th in blocks per game (5.0) while Ole Miss ranks 108th in blocks allowed per game (3.4).
Bettings Trends:
- The Rebels’ average margin of victory in their last five games has been 4.0, down from 6.4 for the season.
- During their last five games, the Bulldogs have scored an average of 68.0 points per game (5.9 below their season average) and allowed an average of 78.6 points per game (3.3 above their season average).
