The 18th-ranked Ole Miss Rebels (14-3, 4-1 SEC) will be at Coleman Coliseum to go head-to-head with the Alabama Crimson Tide (11-6, 2-3 SEC) in a SEC matchup. The game will air on ESPNU at 9 p.m. ET on Tuesday, January 22, 2019.
Ole Miss Rebels at Alabama Crimson Tide Betting Odds
In their last matchup, the Crimson Tide lost a close one to the third-ranked Tennessee Volunteers, 71-68, while the Rebels were victorious over the Arkansas Razorbacks, 84-67.
Ole Miss dominated nearly every stat category in the game. They had an extraordinary offensive rebounding percentage of 38.2 (above their season average of 33.1) and a turnover percentage of 15.4 (better than their season average of 17.0). For those same stats, Arkansas recorded marks of 27.0 and 20.9, respectively. Alabama, on the other hand, held Tennessee to an offensive rebounding percentage of 27.5 (below their season average of 33.4). Donta Hall played well for Alabama with 16 points and 12 rebounds. Meanwhile, Ole Miss was led by Terence Davis, who had 18 points, nine rebounds and seven assists.
The Rebels won the lone game between these two teams last year, 78-66. Ole Miss’ free throw rate was their biggest strength over Alabama. The Rebels had a rate of 0.346, while the Crimson Tide posted a mark of 0.161. This is the first time these teams will clash this year.
The offensive glass should be a solid edge for Alabama in this meeting. The Crimson Tide rank 48th in offensive rebounding percentage (33.4 percent), while Ole Miss ranks 161st in defensive rebounding percentage (72.2 percent).
Ole Miss Rebels at Alabama Crimson Tide Odds Pick
Basketball Pick: SU Winner – Alabama, ATS Winner – Alabama, O/U – Under
Betting Notes:
- Ole Miss ranks 48th in steals per game (7.8) while Alabama ranks 212th (4.1).
- The Crimson Tide rank 20th in three pointers allowed per game (18.5) while the Rebels rank 84th (21.0).
- Ole Miss ranks 64th in blocks per game (4.0) while Alabama ranks 127th in blocks allowed per game (3.9).
- The Rebels rank 36th in assists per game (16.1) while the Crimson Tide rank 170th (12.8).
- Alabama ranks 40th in rebounds per game (39.2) while Ole Miss ranks 114th (36.6).
Bettings Trends:
- During their last five games, the Rebels have scored an average of 79.4 points per game (0.0 below their season average) and allowed an average of 73.0 points per game (4.9 above their season average).
- The Crimson Tide have been outscored by an average of 0.2 points in their last five games. On the season, Alabama has defeated opponents by an average of 3.6 points.
