The Arkansas Razorbacks (14-14, 5-10 SEC) welcome the Ole Miss Rebels (19-9, 9-6 SEC) to Bud Walton Arena. The Razorbacks will attempt to put an end to their six-game losing streak. The game starts at 1 p.m. ET on Saturday, March 2, 2019, and will air on SEC Network.
Ole Miss Rebels vs. Arkansas Razorbacks Betting Odds
Both teams fell in their last contest. The Razorbacks lost to the fourth-ranked Kentucky Wildcats, 70-66, while the Rebels lost a tough one against the seventh-ranked Tennessee Volunteers, 73-71.
Ole Miss held Tennessee to an offensive rebounding percentage of 13.8 (below their season average of 31.7) while Arkansas had a turnover percentage of 9.4 (better than their season average of 16.4). Daniel Gafford had a good outing for Arkansas, recording 14 points and eight rebounds. Meanwhile, Ole Miss rallied around Bruce Stevens, who put up 10 points and 10 rebounds.
In their first matchup this season, Terence Davis led the Rebels to an 84-67 win. He produced 18 points, nine rebounds and seven assists. The Rebels’ offensive rebounding percentage was their biggest advantage over the Razorbacks. Ole Miss had a rate of 38.2, while Arkansas posted a mark of 27.0.
This game should be a battle of conflicting tempos. Arkansas has preferred to play fast (37th in possessions per game), while Ole Miss has been slower-paced (201st in possessions per game).
Ole Miss vs. Arkansas Pick
Free College Basketball Pick: SU Winner – Arkansas, ATS Winner – Ole Miss, O/U – Over
Betting Notes:
- Ole Miss ranks 61st in rebounds allowed per game (32.8) while Arkansas ranks 270th (38.6).
- The Razorbacks average 8.0 steals per game, which ranks 23rd in the nation. The Rebels rank 99th in steals allowed per game (6.1).
- Ole Miss averages 22.6 three pointers per game, which ranks 147th in the NCAA. Arkansas ranks 204th in three pointers allowed per game (24.0).
- The Razorbacks rank 29th in assists per game (15.8) while the Rebels rank 173rd in assists allowed per game (13.8).
- Arkansas averages 4.9 blocks per game, which ranks 16th in the nation. Ole Miss ranks 105th in blocks allowed per game (3.3).
Bettings Trends:
- During their last five games, the Razorbacks have scored an average of 69.4 points per game (6.5 below their season average) and allowed an average of 78.4 points per game (4.6 above their season average).
- The Rebels have been outscored by an average of 0.2 points in their last five games. On the season, Ole Miss has defeated opponents by an average of 5.9 points.
