The Ole Miss Rebels (18-7, 8-4 SEC) will be at Colonial Life Arena to go head-to-head against the South Carolina Gamecocks (13-12, 8-4 SEC) in a SEC matchup. Action gets underway at 7 p.m. ET on Tuesday, February 19, 2019, and can be seen on SEC Network.
Ole Miss Rebels at South Carolina Gamecocks ATS Odds
Both teams defeated their last opponent. The Gamecocks defeated the Texas A&M Aggies 84-77, while the Rebels beat the Missouri Tigers 75-65.
Ole Miss played a nearly perfect game. They had a phenomenal free throw rate of 0.400 (above their season average of 0.258) and a turnover percentage of 14.3 (better than their season average of 16.7). Missouri was 0.176 and 30.8, respectively, for those same stats. The Gamecocks, meanwhile, had a much better free throw rate (0.219 vs. 0.097) and had an offensive rebounding percentage of 40.0 (above their season average of 31.9). Chris Silva fueled South Carolina with 22 points and 14 rebounds. Ole Miss, meanwhile, was lifted by Bruce Stevens, who had 17 points.
This series was highly competitive last year. Each won one of the two games played against each other last season. In the last game, the Gamecocks won 85-84. South Carolina had a much better free throw rate (0.328 vs. 0.208). Ole Miss, on the other hand, had a much better offensive rebounding percentage (37.5 vs. 28.9). This is the first time these teams will clash this year.
This contest should be a matchup of contrasting styles. South Carolina prefers an up-and-down style of play (66th in possessions per game), while Ole Miss is slower-paced (223rd in possessions per game).
Ole Miss Rebels vs. South Carolina Gamecocks Betting Pick
Prediction: SU Winner – Ole Miss, ATS Winner – Ole Miss, O/U – Under
Betting Notes:
- Ole Miss ranks 47th in rebounds allowed per game (32.2) while South Carolina ranks 213th (36.5).
- The Rebels average 14.8 assists per game, which ranks 65th in the NCAA. The Gamecocks rank 107th in assists allowed per game (12.6).
- The Rebels rank 29th in steals per game (8.0) while the Gamecocks rank 171st in steals allowed per game (7.1).
- South Carolina averages 4.6 blocks per game, which ranks 28th in the nation. Ole Miss ranks 100th in blocks allowed per game (3.3).
Bettings Trends:
- During their last five games, the Gamecocks have scored an average of 73.6 points per game (2.0 above their season average) and allowed an average of 76.6 points per game (5.2 above their season average).
- The Rebels’ average margin of victory in their last five games has been 5.8, down from 7.3 for the season.
