Lindenwood Lions vs Ole Miss Rebels NCAA Basketball Betting Pick & Prediction 12/7/24

Looking to win big? The Lions and Rebels face off at 8:00 ET on SEC. The Rebels are hosting the game at The Sandy and John Black Pavilion at Ole Miss in Oxford, MS. This non-conference matchup has an over/under of 148.5 points, and Ole Miss is favored by -31.5 vs. Lindenwood.

LINDENWOOD LIONS VS OLE MISS REBELS BETTING PICK

The Pick: Lindenwood Lions +31.5

This game will be played at The Sandy and John Black Pavilion at Ole Miss at 8:00 ET on Saturday, December 7th.

WHY BET THE LINDENWOOD LIONS:

• We have this one finishing with a projected score of 83-66 in favor of the Rebels.
• Even though we have Ole Miss winning straight-up, we like Lindenwood at +31.5.
• The over/under is currently sitting at 148.5 points, and we like the over with a projected 149 points.

Can the Lions Pull Off a Win at Oxford?

Lindenwood Lions Recent Game/Games

Lindenwood dropped to 1-5 on the season after an 81-61 loss to Missouri on Wednesday. The Lions were +30.5 point underdogs heading into the game but managed to cover the spread. The total points for the game were 142, falling short of the 148.5 O/U line.

After trailing 37-27 at halftime, Lindenwood allowed 44 points in the 2nd half while scoring 34 of their own. Though they kept the game closer than expected, they’ll be looking to improve on both ends of the floor moving forward.

Lindenwood’s offense struggled in their last game, shooting just 35% from the field and 15% from three-point range, hitting only 3 of 20 attempts. Their effective field goal percentage was 36.7%, and they managed just 6 assists as a team.

Markeith Browning II led the way with 21 points, shooting 43.8% overall and 25% from three. Tony Perkins and Marques Warrick added 18 and 17 points, respectively, with Warrick hitting 42.9% from beyond the arc.

Despite Lindenwood’s defensive struggles, they managed to put up 81 points on offense. They shot 50% from the field, connecting on 27 of their 54 attempts. Inside the arc, they were particularly effective, hitting 68% of their two-point shots, going 22/32.

From three-point range, Lindenwood shot 22%, making 5 of their 22 attempts. They also got to the free-throw line 29 times, converting 22 of those for a 75% success rate. On the offensive glass, they grabbed 15 rebounds.

Does Ole Miss Stand a Chance at Home?

Ole Miss Rebels Recent Game/Games

Ole Miss improved to 7-1 on the season with an 86-63 win over Louisville on Tuesday. The Rebels were +3.5 point underdogs heading into the game but covered the spread with the 23-point victory.

Ole Miss led 40-31 at halftime and outscored Louisville 46-32 in the second half. The combined points for the game finished just under the O/U line of 152.5.

Ole Miss put up 86 points in their last game, shooting 56.7% from the field and 40% from three-point range. Their effective field goal percentage was an impressive 63.3%, with a 65% conversion rate on two-point attempts.

Dre Davis led the way with 20 points on 9-of-12 shooting, including 2-of-3 from beyond the arc. Chucky Hepburn added 19 points, while Sean Pedulla contributed 16 points and 7 assists.

Ole Miss put on a defensive clinic, holding their opponent to just 63 points on 33% shooting from the field. They were particularly effective at defending the three-point line, where they limited the opposition to just 5 made threes on 30 attempts, a 16% success rate.

Despite giving up 17 offensive rebounds, Ole Miss managed to keep their opponent in check, allowing them to shoot 20/30 from the free-throw line, a 66% clip. Inside the arc, the opposition shot 51%, hitting 14 of their 27 two-point attempts.