The Missouri Tigers (12-11, 3-8 SEC) will be at The Pavilion at Ole Miss to go head-to-head against the Ole Miss Rebels (17-7, 7-4 SEC) in a SEC matchup. Action gets underway at 3:30 p.m. ET on Saturday, February 16, 2019, and can be seen on SEC Network.
Missouri Tigers at Ole Miss Rebels Betting Odds
Both teams were triumphant in their last game. The Rebels were victorious over the Auburn Tigers 60-55, while the Tigers won a close one over the Arkansas Razorbacks 79-78.
Missouri dominated nearly every facet of the game. They had an absurd offensive rebounding percentage of 44.4 (above their season average of 30.1) and a turnover percentage of 13.8 (better than their season average of 18.5). Arkansas had marks of 36.1 and 14.6, respectively, for those same stats. Meanwhile, Ole Miss’ effective field goal percentage was their biggest strength over Auburn. The Rebels had a rate of 0.500 (below their season average of 0.542), while the Tigers posted a mark of 0.378 (below their season average of 0.549). Ole Miss’ Breein Tyree had a good outing, contributing 20 points. Meanwhile, Missouri was led by Jeremiah Tilmon, who recorded 21 points and five rebounds.
This was a highly contested series last year, as the teams split their two games last season. The Rebels won the last matchup 90-87. The Rebels’ turnover percentage was their largest strength over the Tigers. Ole Miss had a rate of 11.5, while Missouri posted a mark of 22.0. This is the first time these teams will meet this year.
The high-powered offense of Ole Miss (50th in the country with an offensive efficiency of 112.1) will face off against the mid-tier defense of Missouri (172nd in the country with a defensive efficiency of 102.1). The Rebels should have the edge on that end of the court.
Missouri at Ole Miss Betting Pick
Basketball Pick: SU Winner – Ole Miss, ATS Winner – Missouri, O/U – Over
Betting Notes:
- Ole Miss ranks 41st in steals per game (7.8) while Missouri ranks 221st (4.7).
- The Rebels rank 95th in blocks per game (3.5) while the Tigers rank 115th in blocks allowed per game (3.4).
- The Rebels rank 72nd in assists per game (14.8) while the Tigers rank 235th (11.2).
- Ole Miss ranks 42nd in rebounds allowed per game (32.0) while Missouri ranks 67th (33.0).
Bettings Trends:
- During their last five games, the Rebels have scored an average of 75.2 points per game (2.0 below their season average) and allowed an average of 72.2 points per game (2.2 above their season average).
- The Tigers’ average margin of defeat in their last five games has been 8.8, up from 0.5 for the season.
