The 17th-ranked Auburn Tigers (17-2, 4-2 SEC) will be at The Pavilion at Ole Miss to square off against the Ole Miss Rebels (10-9, 1-5 SEC) in a SEC matchup. The game can be seen on ESPNU at 9 p.m. ET on Tuesday, January 28, 2020.
Auburn Tigers at Ole Miss Rebels ATS Odds
Both teams defeated their last opponent. The Rebels defeated the Georgia Bulldogs 70-60, while the Tigers beat the Iowa State Cyclones 80-76.
Auburn’s 0.533 effective field goal percentage was their largest advantage over Iowa State, who had a rate of 0.413. The Tigers’ mark was above their season average of 0.512, while the Cyclones’ was below their season average of 0.514. Meanwhile, Ole Miss’ 0.570 effective field goal percentage was their largest advantage over Georgia, who had a rate of 0.373. The Rebels’ mark was above their season average of 0.483, while the Bulldogs’ was below their season average of 0.512. Breein Tyree had a good outing for Ole Miss, contributing 20 points. Auburn, meanwhile, was lifted by Samir Doughty, who contributed 18 points, six rebounds and five assists.
The Rebels dominated this series last year, winning both contests. In the last game, Ole Miss won 60-55. Ole Miss had a much better effective field goal percentage (0.500 vs. 0.378). Auburn, on the other hand, did a terrific job of converting from the free throw line (18-23; 78.3 percent). This is the first time these teams will battle this year.
The offense of Ole Miss (240th in the nation with an offensive efficiency of 99.8) will clash against the top-notch defense of Auburn (85th in the nation with a defensive efficiency of 94.9). The Tigers figure to have the advantage on that end of the court. Moreover, the Tigers rank 32nd in free throw attempt (FTA) rate (0.277), while the Rebels rank 313th in opponents’ FTA rate (0.284).
Auburn vs. Ole Miss ATS Pick
Basketball Tip: SU Winner – Ole Miss, ATS Winner – Ole Miss, O/U – Under
Betting Notes:
- Auburn ranks 16th in rebounds per game (40.9) while Ole Miss ranks 192nd (34.6).
- The Tigers rank 31st in assists allowed per game (10.4) while the Rebels rank 122nd (12.5).
- Ole Miss averages 7.3 steals per game, which ranks 81st in the country. Auburn ranks 144th in steals allowed per game (6.8).
- The Tigers rank 45th in three pointers attempted per game (25.9) while the Rebels rank 206th (19.8).
- Auburn ranks 13th in blocks per game (5.7) while Ole Miss ranks 151st (2.7).
Bettings Trends:
- During their last five games, the Tigers have scored an average of 70.6 points per game (8.5 below their season average) and allowed an average of 71.0 points per game (3.2 above their season average).
- The Rebels have been outscored by an average of 7.8 points in their last five games. For the season, Ole Miss has defeated opponents by an average of 1.1 points.
