The Ole Miss Rebels (15-7, 5-4 SEC) will be at Stegeman Coliseum to square off with the Georgia Bulldogs (10-12, 1-8 SEC) in a SEC matchup. The game starts at 1 p.m. ET on Saturday, February 9, 2019, and will air on SEC Network.
Ole Miss Rebels vs. Georgia Bulldogs Betting Odds
In their last matchup, the Bulldogs lost to the Alabama Crimson Tide, 89-74, while the Rebels beat the Texas A&M Aggies, 75-71.
The Rebels made 18 of their 19 free throws (94.7 percent), while the Aggies had a turnover percentage of 21.6 (above their season average of 17.2). Georgia, meanwhile, held Alabama to an offensive rebounding percentage of 23.3 (below their season average of 34.0). Georgia was lifted by Derek Ogbeide, who put up 17 points and five rebounds. Meanwhile, Terence Davis had a good outing for Ole Miss, recording 19 points, eight rebounds and seven steals.
The Bulldogs won the sole game between these two teams last season, 71-60. Georgia did a terrific job of converting from the charity stripe (16-22; 72.7 percent). Ole Miss, meanwhile, had a better turnover percentage (12.1 vs. 15.3). This will be the first matchup of the year between these two teams.
This game should be a showdown of opposite tempos. Georgia prefers to play quickly (85th in possessions per game), while Ole Miss is more half-court-oriented (201st in possessions per game). Furthermore, the Rebels, who rank 60th in offensive rebounding percentage (32.9 percent), will square off against the Bulldogs, who rank 258th in defensive rebounding percentage (70.0 percent).
Ole Miss Rebels vs. Georgia Bulldogs Pick
Free Basketball Pick: SU Winner – Georgia, ATS Winner – Georgia, O/U – Over
Betting Notes:
- Georgia ranks 13th in rebounds per game (40.8) while Ole Miss ranks 151st (35.6).
- The Bulldogs rank 97th in assists per game (14.3) while the Rebels rank 185th in assists allowed per game (14.1).
- Ole Miss ranks 172nd in three pointers attempted per game (21.7) while Georgia ranks 179th in three pointers allowed per game (23.4).
- The Rebels average 7.6 steals per game, which ranks 45th in the NCAA. The Bulldogs rank 180th in steals allowed per game (7.5).
- Georgia ranks ninth in blocks per game (5.3) while Ole Miss ranks 100th in blocks allowed per game (3.3).
Bettings Trends:
- During their last five games, the Rebels have scored an average of 72.4 points per game (5.4 below their season average) and allowed an average of 80.6 points per game (9.6 above their season average).
- The Bulldogs have been outscored by an average of 6.2 points in their last five games. On the season, Georgia has defeated opponents by an average of 0.0 points.
