Ole Miss Rebels vs Georgia Bulldogs Betting Pick & Prediction 3/5/24
Looking to win big? The Rebels and Bulldogs face off at 7:00 ET on SECN. The Bulldogs are hosting the game at Stegeman Coliseum in Athens, GA. The over/under for this Southeastern conference contest is set at 149.5 points, with Georgia being favored by -2 at home against Ole Miss.
OLE MISS REBELS VS GEORGIA BULLDOGS BETTING PICK
The Pick: Georgia Bulldogs -2
This game will be played at Stegeman Coliseum at 7:00 ET on Tuesday, March 5th.
WHY BET THE GEORGIA BULLDOGS:
- We have this one finishing with a projected score of 76-69 in favor of the Bulldogs.
- Not only will Georgia pick up the win, but look for them to cover at -2.
- The over/under is currently sitting at 149.5 points, and we like the under with a projected 145 points.
Can the Ole Miss Offense Score Enough on the Road?
Ole Miss enters this game as a 2-point underdog, and they have gone 3-8 as the underdog this season. They are 20-9 overall, including a 7-9 record in Southeastern Conference play.
On the road, Ole Miss has gone just 5-6 this season, and their average scoring margin in these games is -5.1 points per game. Most recently, they won their last game against Missouri by a score of 84-78.
As the underdog, Ole Miss has struggled against the spread this season, going just 4-7. Their overall ATS record is 14-15, but on the road, they are 5-6 vs. the spread. Over their last three road games, the Rebels are just 1-2 ATS.
So far this season, the over/under record in Ole Miss games is 17-12. On average, their games have finished with 149.3 points compared to an average over/under line of 143.4. Today’s line of 149.5 is similar to the average scoring total in their last three games (161) and their last five games (158). During their last three games, the over/under record is 2-1.
Coming off a good offensive performance, Ole Miss’ offense scored 84 points against Missouri. Their field goal percentage for the game was 50%, and they went 28/42 from the free-throw line. In terms of offense, the Rebels have a season-long field goal percentage of 45%, putting them 174th in the NCAA. Regarding three-pointers, they are ranked 52nd in percentage and 177th in three-pointers made.
So far, the Rebels’ defense is ranked 212nd in the country at 73.4 points per contest. The Ole Miss defense is coming off a game in which they gave up a total of 78 points and allowed Missouri to connect on 6 threes.
Can the Bulldogs Grab a Win at Home?
Georgia comes into this game as a two-point favorite, and they have a record of 12-1 when they are favored. The Bulldogs will look to end their three-game losing streak, and they are 11-7 at home this season.
On the other hand, Ole Miss is 3-13 as the underdog, and they have a record of 5-11 in conference games. Georgia’s record in the SEC is 10-3 compared to their 15-14 overall mark.
Georgia has an ATS record of 7-10-1 at home this season and has gone 0-3 vs. the spread in their last three home games. As the favorite, the Bulldogs have gone 5-4-1 ATS in their last 10 games.
Georgia’s over/under record this season is 13-16 and their games have had an average of 149.5 points. So far, 18 of their games have finished with less points than today’s line of 149.5. Over their last three games, the average scoring total is 144 points.
Georgia offense recently wrapped up a game with a total of 56 points against Texas A&M. In that game, they made 10/42 three-point attempts and achieved a field goal percentage of 31.8%. Offensively, the Bulldogs hold a season-long field goal percentage of 43%, placing them 303rd in the national rankings. When it comes to three-pointers, they are ranked 233rd in terms of percentage and 122nd in three-pointers made.
So far, the Bulldogs’ defense is ranked 234th in the country at 74.4 points per contest. In terms of field goal percentage allowed, Georgia’s defense has allowed opponents to shoot 43.9% from the field, including a three-point shooting percentage allowed of 33.7% this season.