The 22nd-ranked LSU Tigers (16-4, 7-0 SEC) and the Ole Miss Rebels (10-10, 1-6 SEC) clash at Pete Maravich Assembly Center. The Tigers look to lengthen their nine-game winning streak. The game starts at 12 p.m. ET on Saturday, February 1, 2020, and will air on ESPN2.
Ole Miss Rebels vs. LSU Tigers Betting Odds
In their last contest, the Tigers defeated the Alabama Crimson Tide, 90-76, while the Rebels lost a close one to the 17th-ranked Auburn Tigers, 83-82.
LSU dominated nearly every stat category in the game. They had a superb free throw rate of 0.284 (above their season average of 0.256) and an offensive rebounding percentage of 41.2 (above their season average of 37.0). For those same stats, Alabama recorded marks of 0.082 and 23.9, respectively. Ole Miss, on the other hand, forced Auburn into a turnover percentage of 19.4 (above their season average of 15.4). LSU was led by Trendon Watford, who finished with 17 points and 15 rebounds. Meanwhile, Devontae Shuler played well for Ole Miss, contributing 26 points, five rebounds and five assists.
In their first matchup this season, Emmitt Williams led the Tigers to an 80-76 victory. He recorded 17 points and seven rebounds. LSU did a fantastic job of getting and making free throws (24-27; 88.9 percent). Ole Miss, on the other hand, had a much better turnover percentage (12.0 vs. 18.9).
The high-powered offense of LSU will square off against the mid-tier defense of Ole Miss. The Tigers currently rank 11th in offensive efficiency, while the Rebels are 155th in defensive efficiency. The Tigers should have the advantage on that side of the ball.
Ole Miss Rebels at LSU Tigers Odds Pick
Prediction: SU Winner – Lsu, ATS Winner – LSU, O/U – Over
Betting Notes:
- Ole Miss ranks 51st in three pointers allowed per game (19.4) while LSU ranks 254th (25.9).
- The Rebels average 7.4 steals per game, which ranks 74th in the country. The Tigers rank 112th in steals allowed per game (6.3).
- Ole Miss ranks 109th in assists per game (13.7) while LSU ranks 125th in assists allowed per game (12.5).
- The Tigers rank 23rd in rebounds per game (40.3) while the Rebels rank 189th (34.5).
- LSU ranks 47th in blocks per game (4.3) while Ole Miss ranks 144th (2.7).
Bettings Trends:
- The Rebels have been outscored by an average of 7.2 points in their last five games. On the season, Ole Miss has defeated opponents by an average of 1.0 point.
- During their last five games, the Tigers have scored an average of 82.4 points per game (2.3 above their season average) and allowed an average of 77.2 points per game (7.3 above their season average).
