Ole Miss Rebels vs Memphis Tigers NCAA Basketball Betting Pick & Prediction 12/28/24
Planning on watching today’s Rebels and Tigers game? Catch the action at FedExForum in Memphis, TN, as the Tigers hosts this showdown at 2:00 ET on ESPN2. The over/under for this game is set at 152.5 points, and Memphis is favored by -1.5 against Ole Miss in a non-conference matchup.
OLE MISS REBELS VS MEMPHIS TIGERS BETTING PICK
The Pick: Memphis Tigers -1.5
This game will be played at FedExForum at 2:00 ET on Saturday, December 28th.
WHY BET THE MEMPHIS TIGERS:
- We have this one finishing with a projected score of 81-66 in favor of the Tigers.
- Not only will Memphis pick up the win, but look for them to cover at -1.5.
- The over/under is currently sitting at 152.5 points, and we like the under with a projected 147 points.
Are the Rebels Ready for a Road Win?
Ole Miss improved to 11-1 on the season with an 80-62 win over Queens (NC) on Saturday. The Rebels were -27.5 favorites at home but didn’t cover the spread. The total points for the game were 142, falling short of the 152-point over/under line.
Leading 38-33 at halftime, Ole Miss stepped up in the 2nd half, outscoring Queens 42-29 to secure the win. While they didn’t cover the spread, the Rebels’ strong 2nd half was key to their victory.
In their latest game, Ole Miss put up 80 points, shooting 47.7% from the field. They were strong inside, hitting 63.2% of their two-point attempts, but struggled from beyond the arc, making just 25.9% of their threes.
Sean Pedulla led the way with 25 points, shooting 64.3% overall. Maban Jabriel added 15 points, hitting 5 of 10 from three-point range, while Chris Ashby connected on 4 threes, finishing with 14 points.
Even though Ole Miss gave up 62 points, they struggled to contain the opposing team’s two-point shooting, allowing them to hit 63% from inside the arc on 24/38 shooting. However, the Rebels did a better job defending the three-point line, where the other team managed just 7/27 for 25%.
Ole Miss sent the other team to the free-throw line 14 times, where they converted 11 of those attempts for 78%. The Rebels also gave up 8 offensive rebounds in the game.
Will the Tigers Secure A Victory as Home Favorites?
Memphis dropped to 9-3 on the season after a 79-66 home loss to Mississippi State on Saturday. The Tigers entered the game as +2 underdogs and failed to cover the spread. The combined points of 145 fell short of the 150.5 O/U line.
Memphis found themselves in a 48-32 hole at halftime but tightened up defensively in the 2nd half, outscoring the Bulldogs 34-31. However, it wasn’t enough to mount a comeback.
Memphis struggled offensively in their last game, shooting just 35.8% from the field and 29.6% from beyond the arc. Their effective field goal percentage was 43.4%, and they managed 11 offensive rebounds and 11 assists.
PJ Haggerty led the way with 24 points, shooting 53.8% overall and 50% from three. Tyrese Hunter and Riley Kugel each added 19 points, with Hunter hitting 4 threes and Kugel shooting 61.5% from the field.
Even though Memphis gave up 79 points, their defense held the opposing team to just 35% shooting from the field, with 19 made field goals on 53 attempts. Inside the arc, the Tigers allowed 11 two-point baskets on 26 attempts, a 42% shooting rate.
From beyond the arc, Memphis limited their opponent to 8 threes on 27 attempts, a 29% shooting performance. However, they sent the other team to the free-throw line 26 times, where they converted 20 of those attempts, shooting 76%. Memphis also gave up 11 offensive rebounds.