The Ole Miss Rebels (6-3) will be at home in The Pavilion at Ole Miss when they go head-to-head against the Middle Tennessee Blue Raiders (4-6). The game will air on SEC Network at 3 p.m. ET on Saturday, December 14, 2019.
Middle Tennessee Blue Raiders at Ole Miss Rebels ATS Odds
In their last outing, the Rebels defeated the Bakersfield Roadrunners, 83-67, while the Blue Raiders got blown out by the Murray State Racers, 85-52.
Ole Miss dominated nearly every facet of the game. They had a solid turnover percentage of 9.0 (better than their season average of 18.7) and a free throw rate of 0.533 (above their season average of 0.238). Bakersfield put up marks of 14.2 and 0.383, respectively, for those same stats. Middle Tennessee, meanwhile, had a better turnover percentage (18.5 vs. 19.6). Breein Tyree had a solid performance for Ole Miss with 20 points and six assists. Meanwhile, C.J. Jones played well for Middle Tennessee, contributing 15 points.
The Rebels won the lone game between these two teams last year, 74-56. The Rebels’ 37.5 offensive rebounding percentage was their largest advantage over the Blue Raiders, who had a mark of 25.0.
It could be a mistake-prone game for the Ole Miss offense. Since the 2018-19 season, Ole Miss ranks 244th in the nation in ball protection (turnover percentage of 18.8 percent), while the ball-hawking defense of Middle Tennessee has forced the 93rd-most turnovers in the nation (18.7 percent).
Middle Tennessee Blue Raiders at Ole Miss Rebels Betting Pick
Basketball Tip: SU Winner – Ole Miss, ATS Winner – Ole Miss, O/U – Under
Betting Notes (2018-Present):
- Ole Miss averages 14.6 assists per game, which ranks 47th in the NCAA. Middle Tennessee ranks 200th in assists allowed per game (13.6).
- The Blue Raiders average 6.3 steals per game, which ranks 64th in the nation. The Rebels rank 190th in steals allowed per game (6.5).
- Ole Miss averages 34.5 rebounds per game, which ranks 144th in the nation. Middle Tennessee ranks 182nd in rebounds allowed per game (35.3).
- The Rebels rank 49th in three pointers allowed per game (19.5) while the Blue Raiders rank 198th (23.6).
- Middle Tennessee ranks 24th in blocks allowed per game (3.0) while Ole Miss ranks 157th (3.6).