Southern Jaguars vs Ole Miss Rebels NCAA Basketball Betting Pick & Prediction 12/17/24
Don’t miss out on the NCAA showdown between the Jaguars and Rebels. The game is starting at 7:00 ET on SEC, and it’s hosted by the Rebels at The Sandy and John Black Pavilion at Ole Miss in Oxford, MS. Get ready to place your bets! The over/under line for this matchup is currently at 144 points, and Ole Miss is favored by -23.5 at home against Southern.
SOUTHERN JAGUARS VS OLE MISS REBELS BETTING PICK
The Pick: Southern Jaguars +23.5
This game will be played at The Sandy and John Black Pavilion at Ole Miss at 7:00 ET on Tuesday, December 17th.
WHY BET THE SOUTHERN JAGUARS:
- We have this one finishing with a projected score of 77-70 in favor of the Rebels.
- Even though we have Ole Miss winning straight-up, we like Southern at +23.5.
- The over/under is currently sitting at 144 points, and we like the over with a projected 147 points.
Are the Jaguars Ready for a Road Win?
Southern improved to 2-4 on the season with a 70-66 road win over Tulsa on Saturday, December 7th. The Jaguars entered the game as +7 point underdogs but pulled off the upset, covering the spread in the process.
Southern led 28-24 at halftime and both teams scored 42 points in the 2nd half. The total points for the game were 136, falling just under the O/U line of 141.
Southern’s offense struggled in their last game, shooting just 37.1% from the field and 21.4% from three-point range, hitting only 3 of 14 attempts. Their effective field goal percentage was 38.7%, but they found success at the free-throw line, making 21 of 25 attempts for 84%.
Keaston Willis led the way with 23 points, hitting 5 of 11 threes, while Michael Jacobs added 19 points. Tyshawn Archie contributed 17 points and 4 assists, and Ian Smikle was efficient, shooting 5 of 7 from the field and grabbing 8 rebounds.
Southern’s defense held their opponent to 66 points on 41% shooting from the field. They allowed 13 two-point field goals on 25 attempts, a 52% success rate.
From beyond the arc, Southern gave up 8 threes on 26 attempts, with the opponent shooting 30%. They also sent them to the line 21 times, where they made 16 free throws, a 76% clip. Southern allowed 9 offensive rebounds.
Will the Rebels Win at Home?
Ole Miss improved to 9-1 on the season with a dominant 77-46 road win over Southern Miss on Saturday, December 14th. The Rebels entered the game as 23-point favorites and covered the spread, while the total points of 123 fell well short of the 146.5 O/U line.
After leading 38-28 at halftime, Ole Miss clamped down defensively in the 2nd half, allowing just 18 points while scoring 39 of their own.
Ole Miss put up 77 points in their last game, shooting 44.8% from the field and 40.6% from three-point range, hitting 13 threes on 32 attempts. Their effective field goal percentage was 55.2%, and they struggled at the free-throw line, making just 60% of their shots.
Sean Pedulla led the way with 18 points, hitting 6 threes at a 60% clip. Denijay Harris added 16 points and 7 rebounds, while Jaylen Murray contributed 14 points, connecting on 4 of 8 from deep.
Ole Miss put on a defensive clinic, holding their opponent to just 46 points on 32% shooting from the field. They were particularly effective at defending the three-point line, where they limited their opponent to just 4 made threes on 23 attempts, a 17% success rate.
Inside the arc, Ole Miss allowed 12 two-point baskets on 26 attempts, a 46% shooting percentage. They also sent their opponent to the free-throw line 15 times, where they made 10 free throws, shooting 66%. Ole Miss gave up 9 offensive rebounds in the game.