Ole Miss Rebels vs Purdue Boilermakers NCAA Basketball Betting Pick & Prediction 11/29/24

Betting on today’s Rebels and Boilermakers game? Catch the action at LionTree Arena in San Diego, CA, as the Boilermakers hosts this showdown at 6:00 ET on FOX. The odds for this non-conference game currently have Purdue as the -4 favorite, with the over/under line sitting at 145.5 points.
OLE MISS REBELS VS PURDUE BOILERMAKERS BETTING PICK
The Pick: Purdue Boilermakers -4
This game will be played at LionTree Arena at 6:00 ET on Friday, November 29th.
WHY BET THE PURDUE BOILERMAKERS:
- We have this one finishing with a projected score of 80-67 in favor of the Boilermakers.
- Not only will Purdue pick up the win, but look for them to cover at -4.
- The over/under is currently sitting at 145.5 points, and we like the over with a projected 147 points.
Taking a Look at the Rebels Chances in San Diego
Ole Miss Rebels Recent Game/Games
Ole Miss picked up a 96-85 win over BYU on Thursday, November 28th. The Rebels, who were +2.5 point underdogs, not only won but covered the spread. The game was at home for Ole Miss.
After trailing 42-39 at halftime, Ole Miss turned things around in the 2nd half, outscoring BYU 38-35. The total points for the game reached 181, going over the O/U line of 153.
Ole Miss put up 96 points in their last game, shooting 48.4% from the field with an effective field goal percentage of 53.1%. They hit 55.3% of their two-point attempts, but struggled from beyond the arc, connecting on just 29.4% (5/17) of their threes. At the free-throw line, they were solid, making 80.6% of their attempts (29/36).
Jaylen Murray led the way with 28 points and 5 assists, shooting 71.4% from the field and 75.0% from three (3/4). Matthew Murrell and Dre Davis each added 18 points, while Kanon Catchings contributed 17 points, hitting 5 of 10 from deep. The Rebels finished with 11 assists and 10 offensive rebounds.
Despite holding Ole Miss to just 5 made threes, the Rebels still managed to score 85 points, shooting 48% from the field. They were particularly effective inside the arc, hitting 55% of their two-point attempts.
Ole Miss also capitalized at the free-throw line, making 29 of 36 attempts for 80%. They grabbed 10 offensive rebounds, contributing to their scoring output.
Is It the Boilermakers Game to Lose at Home?
Purdue picked up a 71-61 win over NC State on Thursday, November 28th, in an away game. The Boilermakers were -5.5 favorites and covered the spread with the victory.
After leading 33-32 at halftime, Purdue outscored NC State 38-29 in the 2nd half. The total points for the game were 132, which was under the O/U line of 147.5.
Purdue put up 71 points in their last game, shooting 42.6% from the field with an effective field goal percentage of 48.1%. They hit 31.2% from three-point range, connecting on 5 of 16 attempts, and shot 76.9% from the free-throw line, making 20 of 26.
Trey Kaufman-Renn led the way with 22 points and 8 rebounds, shooting 57.1% from the field. Camden Heide added 15 points, hitting 3 of 5 from beyond the arc, while Jayden Taylor also contributed 15 points, along with 4 assists.
Purdue’s defense held their opponent to 61 points, allowing them to shoot 43% from the field. The Boilermakers gave up 19 two-point baskets on 36 attempts, a 52% success rate.
From beyond the arc, Purdue’s defense limited their opponent to just 4 made threes on 17 attempts, holding them to 23% shooting. They also sent the other team to the free-throw line 15 times, where they made 11, shooting 73%.