BYU Cougars vs Ole Miss Rebels NCAA Basketball Betting Pick & Prediction 11/28/24
Making on a bet on this NCAA game featuring the Cougars versus the Rebels? Tip off is at at 5:30 ET, and you can watch it all unfold on FS1. The game will be played at LionTree Arena in San Diego, CA. BYU is the -4 point favorites in this non-conference matchup against Ole Miss. The over/under for the game is set at 152.5 points.
BYU COUGARS VS OLE MISS REBELS BETTING PICK
The Pick: Ole Miss Rebels +4
This game will be played at LionTree Arena at 5:30 ET on Thursday, November 28th.
WHY BET THE OLE MISS REBELS:
- We have this one finishing with a projected score of 78-69 in favor of the Rebels.
- Not only will Ole Miss pick up the win, but look for them to cover at +4.
- The over/under is currently sitting at 152.5 points, and we like the under with a projected 147 points.
Will BYU Find a Way to Win on the Road?
BYU Cougars Recent Game/Games
BYU cruised to an 87-43 home win over Mississippi Valley State on Saturday, November 23rd. The Cougars were heavy favorites at -45.5, but they didn’t cover the spread. The total points for the game were 130, falling short of the 143.5 O/U line.
BYU dominated early, leading 55-27 at halftime. In the 2nd half, they scored 32 points while holding the Delta Devils to just 16.
BYU’s offense was firing on all cylinders in their latest game, putting up 87 points and shooting 53.4% from the field. Their effective field goal percentage was an impressive 62.1%, thanks in large part to their 76.9% shooting on two-point attempts.
They also connected on 11 threes, shooting 34.4% from beyond the arc, and added 21 assists as a team. Fousseyni Traore led the way with 15 points and 11 rebounds, while Kanon Catchings and Donovan Sanders each chipped in 14 points.
BYU’s defense struggled in their last game, giving up 43 points while allowing their opponent to shoot 53% from the field. Inside the arc, BYU allowed 76% shooting, with their opponents hitting 20 of 26 two-point attempts.
From three-point range, BYU’s opponents shot 34%, making 11 of 32 attempts. BYU also sent their opponents to the free-throw line 19 times, where they hit 14 free throws for 73%. The Cougars gave up 13 offensive rebounds.
Can Ole Miss Secure a Home Victory?
Ole Miss Rebels Recent Game/Games
Ole Miss cruised to a 100-68 win over Oral Roberts on Thursday, November 21st. Playing at home, the Rebels entered the game as heavy favorites, with a -21.5 point spread, and they covered it comfortably. The total points for the game reached 168, surpassing the over/under line of 150.
After leading 50-40 at halftime, Ole Miss clamped down defensively in the 2nd half, allowing just 28 points while scoring another 50 themselves. This strong 2nd half performance was key to their dominant win.
Ole Miss put up 100 points in their last game, shooting 53.6% from the field with an effective field goal percentage of 60.9%. They hit 62.8% of their two-point attempts and knocked down 38.5% from beyond the arc, going 10-for-26 from three.
The Rebels dished out 26 assists and grabbed 14 offensive rebounds, with Sean Pedulla, Matthew Murrell, and Darius Robinson Jr. each scoring 19 points. Pedulla also added 7 rebounds, while Jaemyn Brakefield contributed 5 assists in just 18 minutes of play.
Ole Miss struggled defensively, giving up 68 points while allowing the opposing team to shoot 53% from the field. The Rebels had trouble containing shots inside the arc, where their opponents hit 62% of their two-point attempts, going 27/43.
From three-point range, Ole Miss allowed 10 threes on 26 attempts, a 38% shooting performance. They also sent the other team to the free-throw line 22 times, where they converted 16 free throws at a 72% clip. The Rebels gave up 14 offensive rebounds in the game.