It will be a battle between SEC opponents when the Alabama Crimson Tide (11-6, 2-3 SEC) welcome the No. 18 Ole Miss Rebels (14-3, 4-1 SEC) to Coleman Coliseum. The game will air on ESPNU at 9 p.m. ET on Tuesday, January 22, 2019.
Ole Miss Rebels vs. Alabama Crimson Tide Betting Prediction
In the Rebels’ last contest, they beat the Arkansas Razorbacks, 84-67. The Rebels, who came into the game averaging an offensive rebounding percentage of 33.1, had a ridiculous mark of 38.2, while the Razorbacks had a turnover percentage of 20.9 (above their season average of 15.7). Ole Miss rallied around Terence Davis, who contributed 18 points, nine rebounds and seven assists.
The Crimson Tide lost a close one to the No. 3 Tennessee Volunteers in their last game, 71-68. Tennessee’s 11.2 turnover percentage was their largest strength over Alabama, who had a mark of 16.3. The Volunteers’ mark was better than their season average of 14.4. Alabama’s Donta Hall finished with 16 points and 12 rebounds in the contest.
After the Rebels won the only game against the Crimson Tide last season, 78-66, this will be the first matchup of the year between these two teams. The Rebels knocked down 18 of their 24 free throws (75.0 percent) and had a much better effective field goal percentage (0.577 vs. 0.452).
Alabama should have an edge on the offensive glass in this battle. The Crimson Tide currently rank 48th in offensive rebounding percentage (33.4 percent), while Ole Miss ranks 161st in defensive rebounding percentage (72.2 percent).
Ole Miss Rebels at Alabama Crimson Tide Odds Pick
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Notes
Betting Notes:
Ole Miss ranks 48th in steals per game (7.8) while Alabama ranks 212th (4.1).
The Rebels rank 36th in assists per game (16.1) while the Crimson Tide rank 170th (12.8).
Alabama ranks 40th in rebounds per game (39.2) while Ole Miss ranks 114th (36.6).
The Crimson Tide rank 20th in three pointers allowed per game (18.5) while the Rebels rank 84th (21.0).
Ole Miss blocks 4.0 opponent shots per game, which is ranked 64th in the country. Alabama ranks 127th in blocks allowed per game (3.9).
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The Rebels’ average margin of victory in their last five games has been 6.4, down from 11.3 for the season.
During their last five games, the Crimson Tide have scored an average of 74.8 points per game (1.2 below their season average) and allowed an average of 75.0 points per game (2.6 above their season average).
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