Mississippi State Bulldogs at Ole Miss Rebels Free Prediction 02/02/19

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It figures to be a high-scoring affair as the 22nd-ranked Mississippi State Bulldogs (15-5, 3-4 SEC) head to Ole Miss to take on the Rebels (14-6, 4-3 SEC). The game starts at 3:30 p.m. ET on Saturday, February 2, 2019, and will air on SEC Network.

Mississippi State Bulldogs at Ole Miss Rebels ATS Odds

Both teams fell in their last outing. The Rebels fell to the Florida Gators, 90-86, while the Bulldogs were defeated by the Alabama Crimson Tide, 83-79.

Mississippi State had an offensive rebounding percentage of 41.3 (above their season average of 34.9) while Ole Miss had an offensive rebounding percentage of 44.1 (above their season average of 33.3). Ole Miss was led by Terence Davis, who contributed 26 points, 12 rebounds and five assists. Reggie Perry played well for Mississippi State, recording 18 points and seven rebounds.

In their first matchup this season, Blake Hinson led the Rebels to an 81-77 victory. He was the game’s top overall scorer with 26 points. Ole Miss’ 0.259 free throw rate was their largest advantage over Mississippi State, who had a rate of 0.172.

It might turn into a high-scoring affair as a pair of the nation’s premier offenses face off. Ole Miss ranks 44th with 112.9 points per 100 possessions and Mississippi State is 36th (113.4).

Mississippi State Bulldogs at Ole Miss Rebels ATS Pick

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

Betting Notes:

  • Mississippi State averages 15.3 assists per game, which ranks 54th in the country. Ole Miss ranks 180th in assists allowed per game (14.1).
  • Both of these teams are great at stealing the ball. The Bulldogs are 42nd in the nation with 7.8 steals per game while the Rebels are 60th with 7.4 steals per game.
  • The Bulldogs average 5.2 blocks per game, which ranks 13th in the NCAA. The Rebels rank 93rd in blocks allowed per game (3.4).
  • Ole Miss ranks 23rd in rebounds allowed per game (31.3) while Mississippi State ranks 44th (31.9).

Bettings Trends:

  • During their last five games, the Rebels have scored an average of 73.0 points per game (5.1 below their season average) and allowed an average of 80.2 points per game (9.8 above their season average).
  • The Bulldogs’ average margin of victory in their last five games has been 0.4, down from 8.4 for the season.