The 24th-ranked Wichita State Shockers (12-1) welcome the Ole Miss Rebels (9-3) to Charles Koch Arena. The Shockers look to extend their six-game winning streak. The game gets underway at 4 p.m. ET on Saturday, January 4, 2020.
Ole Miss Rebels vs. Wichita State Shockers Betting Odds
Both teams were victorious over their last opponent. The Shockers defeated the East Carolina Pirates 75-69, while the Rebels beat the Tennessee Tech Golden Eagles 80-63.
Ole Miss played a nearly perfect game. They had a free throw rate of 0.236 (matching their season average) and an effective field goal percentage of 0.609 (above their season average of 0.514). For those same stats, Tennessee Tech was 0.133 and 0.458, respectively. Meanwhile, Wichita State’s 0.281 free throw rate was their largest strength over East Carolina, who had a mark of 0.119. The Shockers’ mark was above their season average of 0.242, while the Pirates’ was below their season average of 0.306. Wichita State’s Erik Stevenson had a solid performance, putting up 17 points, nine rebounds and five assists. KJ Buffen was a key piece for Ole Miss with 20 points and eight rebounds.
Expect this one to be a clinic on boxing out as two of the NCAA’s top rebounding teams clash. The Shockers are among the NCAA’s elite on the offensive glass, ranking 54th in offensive rebounding percentage at 33.8 percent. Meanwhile, Ole Miss ranks 38th in the NCAA at corralling defensive rebounds with a defensive rebounding percentage of 76.4 percent.
Ole Miss vs. Wichita State Odds Pick
Prediction: SU Winner – Wichita State, ATS Winner – Wichita State, O/U – Under
Betting Notes:
- Wichita State ranks 32nd in assists allowed per game (10.3) while Ole Miss ranks 149th (13.3).
- The Shockers rank 61st in steals per game (7.8) while the Rebels rank 123rd in steals allowed per game (6.9).
- Ole Miss ranks 43rd in three pointers allowed per game (18.8) while Wichita State ranks 69th (20.0).
- The Shockers rank 41st in rebounds per game (40.0) while the Rebels rank 155th (35.7).
- Wichita State ranks 49th in blocks per game (4.4) while Ole Miss ranks 129th (2.8).
Bettings Trends:
- During their last five games, the Shockers have scored an average of 78.4 points per game (1.3 above their season average) and allowed an average of 66.8 points per game (4.1 above their season average).
- The Rebels’ average margin of victory in their last five games has been 9.8, up from 7.5 for the season.
