Auburn Tigers vs Ole Miss Rebels NCAA Basketball Betting Pick & Prediction 2/1/25
Betting on today’s Tigers and Rebels game? Catch the action at The Sandy and John Black Pavilion at Ole Miss in Oxford, MS, as the Rebels hosts this showdown at 2:00 ET on ESPN. In this Southeastern matchup, Auburn is favored bt -5.5 vs. Ole Miss. The over/under for the game is 149.5 points.
AUBURN TIGERS VS OLE MISS REBELS BETTING PICK
The Pick: Ole Miss Rebels +5.5
This game will be played at The Sandy and John Black Pavilion at Ole Miss at 2:00 ET on Saturday, February 1st.
WHY BET THE OLE MISS REBELS:
- We have this one finishing with a projected score of 77-70 in favor of the Rebels.
- Not only will Ole Miss pick up the win, but look for them to cover at +5.5.
- The over/under is currently sitting at 149.5 points, and we like the under with a projected 147 points.
Can the Auburn Offense Score Enough on the Road?
Auburn Tigers Recent Game/Games
Auburn improved to 19-1 on the season with an 87-74 road win over LSU on Wednesday. Entering the game as -12.5 favorites, the Tigers covered the spread while the total points of 161 exceeded the O/U line of 149.5.
Auburn led 41-29 at halftime and scored 46 points in the 2nd half, though they allowed 45 points to LSU after the break.
Auburn put up 87 points in their last game, shooting 40% from the field and 32% from beyond the arc. Their effective field goal percentage was 45%, and they connected on 71.4% of their free throws, going 15-for-21 from the line.
Johni Broome led the way with 26 points and 16 rebounds, despite shooting 43.5% on 10-of-23 attempts. Cam Carter added 24 points, hitting 7-of-9 shots and going 2-for-2 from three-point range. Auburn also grabbed 25 offensive rebounds and dished out 16 assists, with Chad Baker-Mazara contributing 7 assists.
Even with Auburn giving up 74 points, their defense couldn’t slow down the opposition, who shot 47% from the field, including 55% on two-point attempts. Auburn also allowed 8 three-pointers on 22 attempts, with the other team shooting 36% from beyond the arc.
The Tigers sent their opponents to the free-throw line 26 times, where they converted 18 of those attempts, shooting 69% from the stripe. Auburn also gave up 11 offensive rebounds in the game.
Does Ole Miss Have What it Takes to Win as Home Underdogs?
Ole Miss Rebels Recent Game/Games
Ole Miss improved to 16-5 on the season with a 72-69 win over Texas on Wednesday. The Rebels were favored by 6.5 points but didn’t cover the spread. The total points for the game ended at 141, just over the 140.5 O/U line.
After trailing 38-34 at halftime, Ole Miss tightened up defensively, allowing just 31 points in the second half while scoring 38 themselves to secure the win.
In their last game, Ole Miss put up 72 points, shooting 39.7% from the field with an effective field goal percentage of 44.8%. They connected on 33.3% of their three-point attempts, going 7-for-21 from deep, and hit 76% of their free throws, making 19 of 25.
Sean Pedulla was a standout, hitting 4 of 7 threes and finishing with 19 points and 5 assists. Tre Johnson led the team with 22 points, despite shooting just 37.5% overall and 25% from three.
Ole Miss held their opponent to 69 points, with a defensive effort that limited them to 39% shooting from the field. The Rebels gave up 23 made shots on 58 attempts.
From beyond the arc, Ole Miss allowed 7 threes on 21 attempts, a 33% shooting performance. They also sent their opponent to the free-throw line 25 times, where they converted 19 free throws, shooting 76%.