Ole Miss vs Lindenwood Prediction 12-7-24 College Basketball Picks

In this article, we will formulate an Ole Miss vs Lindenwood prediction for this College Basketball game on Saturday, December 7th 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 7-1 this year after they defeated Louisville by a score of 86-63 in their last game. Ole Miss led 40-31 at halftime and scored 46 points to pull away in the second half. The Rebels shot 56.7% from the field, 40% on three-pointers, and 76.9% on free throws in the game. Dre Davis led Ole Miss with 20 points and four rebounds in the game.

Prior to that win, the Rebels lost to Purdue by a score of 80-78 but did win their first six games of the year. Ole Miss has scored 83 points per game and they have allowed 67.9 points per game, while also averaging 34.8 rebounds and 15.6 assists per game this season. Jaylen Murray is averaging 14.0 points, 2.0 rebounds, and 4.5 assists per game, while Ole Miss is shooting 46.1% from the field, 76.4% on free throws, and 36.8% on three-pointers this year. 

Lindenwood Lions Betting Preview

The Lindenwood Lions are 3-5 this season after they defeated East-West by a score of 102-45 in their last game. Lindenwood led 47-14 at halftime and cruised to the blowout win in the second half. The Lions shot 56.3% from the field, 42.9% on three-pointers, and 72% on free throws in the game. Anias Futrell led Lindenwood with 15 points and five rebounds in the game. 

Prior to that win, the Lions lost to Missouri by a score of 81-61 and Valparaiso by a score of 77-64. Lindenwood has scored 73.4 points per game and they have allowed 68.6 points per game, while also averaging 35.4 rebounds and 11.8 assists per game this season. Markeith Browning II is averaging 12.4 points, 3.4 rebounds, and 3.3 assists per game, while Lindenwood is shooting 45.1% from the field, 66.7% on free throws, and 28.2% on three-pointers this year. 

Matchup/League Facts

• Ole Miss ranks 1st among Division 1 teams for turnovers per game this season (8.1).
• Ole Miss ranks 1st among Division 1 teams for turnover percentage this season (10.2%).
• Lindenwood (MO) ranks 10th among Division 1 teams for steals per game this season (10.5).
• Lindenwood (MO) ranks T13th among Division 1 teams for opponent turnovers per game this season (16.9).

Ole Miss vs Lindenwood Prediction 

Ole Miss comes into this game ranked #23 in the country and their only loss so far this season was by two points against Purdue. The Rebels did just beat Louisville by 23 points and they are scoring 83 points per game this year. Lindenwood has lost to Oklahoma, New Orleans, Robert Morris, Valpo, and Missouri, while two of their three wins have been against non-D-1 teams. Ole Miss has had a very strong start to the season, but we have also seen them struggle to pull away from these lesser teams. Take Lindenwood and the points here.