Georgia (12-1) vs. Ole Miss (11-2)
January 4, 2025 12:00 pm EDT
The Line: Ole Miss -4; Over/Under: +146
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In this article, we will formulate an Ole Miss vs Georgia prediction for this College Basketball game on Saturday, January 4th 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 11-2 (0-0) this season after they lost to Memphis by a score of 87-70 in their last game. Ole Miss trailed 38-36 at halftime and allowed 49 points in the second half in the loss. The Rebels shot 36.4% from the field, 25% on three-pointers, and 71.4% on free throws in the game. Sean Pedulla led Ole Miss with 13 points and four assists, while Jaylen Murray added 12 points and three rebounds in the loss.
Prior to that game, the Rebels defeated Queens by a score of 80-62 and Southern by a score of 74-61. Ole Miss has won five of their last six games, with their only other loss coming against Purdue by two points. Ole Miss has scored 80.8 points per game and they have allowed 65.5 points per game, while also averaging 35.2 rebounds and 16.4 assists per game this season. Sean Pedulla is averaging 14.7 points, 3.7 rebounds, and 3.8 assists per game, while Jaylen Murray is averaging 13.2 points, 2.5 rebounds, and 4.2 assists per game this year. Ole Miss is shooting 45.4% from the field, 73.9% on free throws, and 35.4% on three-pointers this year. Ole Miss will take on Arkansas after this game.
Georgia Bulldogs Betting Preview
The Georgia Bulldogs are 12-1 (0-0) this year after they defeated South Carolina State by a score of 79-72 in their last game. Georgia trailed 41-24 at halftime, but they scored 55 points in the second half for the win. The Bulldogs shot 54% from the field, 31.3% on three-pointers, and 64.5% on free throws in the game. RJ Godfrey led Georgia with 14 points and six rebounds, while Tyrin Lawrence added 14 points and three assists in the win.
Prior to that game, the Bulldogs defeated Charleston Southern by a score of 81-65 and Buffalo by a score of 100-49. Georgia has won seven games in a row and their lone loss so far this year came against Marquette by a score of 80-69. Georgia has scored 82.6 points per game and they have allowed 64.2 points per game, while also averaging 39.5 rebounds and 16.0 assists per game this season. De’Shayne Montgomery is averaging 16.0 points, 3.0 rebounds, and 2.0 assists per game, while Asa Newell is averaging 15.5 points, 6.4 rebounds, and 1.2 steals per game this year. Georgia is shooting 50.7% from the field, 71.3% on free throws, and 35.7% on three-pointers this season. Georgia will face Kentucky following this one.
Why Georgia will beat Ole Miss
- Ole Miss has lost 14 of its last 15 day games against the Southeastern Conference.
- Georgia has won each of its last seven games.
- Georgia has won the first half in six of its last seven games.
Total Points Facts
- Nine of Georgia’s last 10 games against AP-ranked opponents have produced a total of 147+ points.
- Ten of Ole Miss’ last 12 day games against Conference opponents at The Sandy and John Black Pavilion at Ole Miss have produced a total of 142 or fewer points.
Ole Miss vs Georgia Prediction
Both of these teams come into this matchup after successful non-conference schedules, but Ole Miss is coming off of a loss against a decent Memphis team. The Rebels are ranked #24 in the country, but their only solid win was against Louisville. Ole Miss is shooting 45.4% from the field and they have allowed 62 points or fewer in four of their last five. Georgia only has one loss on the season, but they do have wins against Notre Dame and St. John’s. The Bulldogs are shooting over 50% from the field and they have solid defensive numbers, but those are boosted because of a weak schedule. I don’t think either of these teams is as good as their records would indicate and I do think they are pretty evenly matched, so I will take the points with Georgia.
