South Alabama Jaguars vs Ole Miss Rebels NCAA Basketball Betting Pick & Prediction 11/12/24

Betting on today’s Jaguars and Rebels game? Catch the action at C. M. Tad Smith Coliseum in Oxford, MS, as the Rebels hosts this showdown at 8:00 ET on SEC. The over/under line for this matchup is currently at 148 points, and Ole Miss is favored by -17.5 at home against South Alabama.

SOUTH ALABAMA JAGUARS VS OLE MISS REBELS BETTING PICK

The Pick: South Alabama Jaguars +17.5

This game will be played at C. M. Tad Smith Coliseum at 8:00 ET on Tuesday, November 12th.

WHY BET THE SOUTH ALABAMA JAGUARS:

• We have this one finishing with a projected score of 77-70 in favor of the Rebels.
• Even though we have Ole Miss winning straight-up, we like South Alabama at +17.5.
• The over/under is currently sitting at 148 points, and we like the under with a projected 147 points.

Does South Alabama Have A Chance at C. M. Tad Smith Coliseum?

South Alabama Jaguars Recent Game/Games

South Alabama opened their season with a 70-64 road win over Nicholls on Friday, November 8th. The Jaguars were +5.5 point underdogs going into the game, but they not only pulled off the upset, they also covered the spread.

After leading 30-24 at halftime, South Alabama scored 40 points in the 2nd half while allowing 40 points to Nicholls. The game’s total points of 134 fell short of the 151.5 over/under line.

South Alabama’s offense struggled from the field in their last game, shooting just 33.3% overall and 30% from three-point range. Their effective field goal percentage was 42.1%, but they made up for it by hitting 23 of 30 free throws, good for 76.7%.

Judah Brown and Brian Myles were bright spots, with Brown hitting 5 of 8 threes and Myles going 3 for 4 from deep. Both players also grabbed 6 rebounds. Ike Cornish and Myles Corey each contributed 18 points, with Corey adding 8 assists.

South Alabama’s defense held strong, allowing just 64 points while limiting their opponent to 34% shooting from the field. The Jaguars were particularly effective inside, where they gave up only 10 two-point baskets on 27 attempts, a 37% shooting performance.

From beyond the arc, South Alabama’s defense allowed 12 threes on 36 attempts, a 33% shooting clip. They also sent their opponent to the free-throw line 13 times, where they converted 8 shots, shooting 61%. The Jaguars gave up 11 offensive rebounds.

Will the Rebels Come Through as Home Favorites?

Ole Miss Rebels Recent Game/Games

Ole Miss narrowly escaped with a 66-64 win over Grambling State on Friday, November 8th. The Rebels, who were heavy favorites at -23, didn’t cover the spread. The game’s total points of 130 fell short of the 143-point over/under line.

After trailing 33-25 at halftime, Ole Miss turned things around in the 2nd half, outscoring Grambling State 41-31 to secure the win.

Ole Miss struggled offensively in their last game, shooting just 35.4% from the field and 23.1% from beyond the arc, finishing with an effective field goal percentage of 40%. They did connect on 77.8% of their free throws, going 14-for-18 from the line.

Mikale Stevenson led the Rebels with 16 points and 4 assists, while Kintavious Dozier added 15 points, hitting 40% of his threes. Ernest Ross contributed 14 points and 8 rebounds, and James Flippin knocked down all 4 of his three-point attempts, finishing with 12 points.

Ole Miss put the clamps on defensively, holding their opponent to just 64 points on 35% shooting from the field. They were particularly effective at defending the three-point line, where they allowed only 6 made threes on 26 attempts, a 23% success rate.

Inside the arc, Ole Miss gave up 17 two-point baskets on 39 attempts, good for 43% shooting. They also sent their opponent to the free-throw line 18 times, where they converted 14 of those attempts, shooting 77% from the stripe. Ole Miss allowed 10 offensive rebounds in the game.