Ole Miss vs Southern Prediction 12-17-24 College Basketball Picks

In this article we will formulate an Ole Miss vs Southern prediction for this College Basketball game on Tuesday, December 17th at The Sandy and John Black Pavilion in Oxford, Mississippi. Let’s take a look at the prediction for this College Basketball matchup.

Ole Miss Rebels Betting Preview

The Ole Miss Rebels are 9-1 this season after they defeated Southern Miss by a score of 77-46 in their last game. Ole Miss led 38-28 at halftime and they held Southern Miss to just 18 points in the second half in the blowout win. The Rebels shot 44.8% from the field, 40.6% on three pointers, and 60% on free throws in the game. Sean Pedulla led Ole Miss with 18 points and four assists in the win. 

Prior to that game, the Rebels defeated Lindenwood by a score of 86-53 and Louisville by a score of 86-63. Ole Miss has scored 82.7 points per game and they have allowed 64.2 points against per game, while also averaging 35.5 rebounds and 16.1 assists per game this season. Sean Pedulla is averaging 14.4 points, 3.8 rebounds, and 3.6 assists per game, while Ole Miss is shooting 46.5% from the field, 74.5% on free throws, and 37.1% on three pointers this year. 

Southern Jaguars Betting Preview

The Southern Jaguars are 5-4 this year after they defeated Lindsey Wilson by a score of 94-69 in their last game. Southern led 43-36 at the half, but they scored 51 points to pull away in the second half. The Jaguars shot 51.5% from the field, 46.7% on three pointers, and 70.4% on free throws in the game. Michael Jacobs led Southern with 23 points and three rebounds in the game. 

Prior to that win, the Jaguars defeated Tulsa by a score of 70-66 and Louisiana Tech by a score of 73-70. Southern has scored 84.9 points per game and they have allowed 69.8 points against per game, while also averaging 38.3 rebounds and 14.9 assists per game this season. Jordan Johnson is averaging 11.3 points, 1.9 rebounds, and 1.6 steals per game, while Southern is shooting 47% from the field, 70.9% on free throws, and 34.8% on three pointers this year. 

Why Ole Miss will beat Southern

• Ole Miss has won each of its last 15 night games at The Sandy and John Black Pavilion at Ole Miss against non-AP-ranked opponents.
• Southern has lost each of its last eight road night games against non-Conference opponents.
• Southern has lost the first half in each of its last 10 Tuesday games against non-Conference opponents.

Ole Miss vs Southern Prediction 

Ole Miss comes into this matchup ranked #17 in the country and they are looking for their fourth win in a row. The Rebels’ lone loss came against Purdue by two points and their best win is against Louisville. Southern has won four games in a row, but they do have a 15 point loss to Iowa and a 17 point loss to A&M. The Jaguars have actually been pretty solid to start this season, but the Ole Miss defense should hold them to 60 points or fewer. Take Ole Miss to cover at home.