The Memphis Tigers and the Ole Miss Rebels meet in college basketball action from the Sandy & John Black Pavilion on Saturday afternoon. Can Memphis hand Ole Miss their first loss of the season? Or will the Rebels fend off the Tigers and pick up win #7? Let’s preview this game and give out a Memphis vs. Ole Miss Prediction.

Memphis Team Preview

The Memphis Tigers come into this one looking to build on their 5-1 start to the year after falling short against Villanova by a final score of 79-63. David Jones leads the Tigers in scoring and rebounding with 17.8 PPG and 6.2 RPG while Jaykwon Walton has 11.5 PPG with 3.8 RPG and Jahvon Quinerly has 11.5 PPG with 3.5 RPG and a team-high 4.3 APG to lead the Tigers in the assist department while capping off the trio of double-digit scorers for Memphis so far this season. Jones also has a team-high 2.2 SPG while Caleb Mills has 8.7 PPG. As a team, Memphis is averaging 79 PPG on 45.9% shooting from the field, 37.2% from three and 70.2% from the foul line this season.

Ole Miss Team Preview

The Ole Miss Rebels come into this game looking to add to their 6-0 start after a 72-52 win over NC State last time out. Allen Flanigan leads the Rebels in scoring and rebounding with 19.3 PPG and 7.7 RPG while Matthew Murrell has 14 PPG with 4.5 RPG and 3.2 APG as well this season. Jaylen Murray has 12.3 PPG with a team-high 3.8 APG to cap off the trio of double-digit scorers for Ole Miss up to this point in the year while leading the team in assists this season. As a team, Ole Miss is averaging 72.2 PPG on 43.9% shooting from the field, 33.9% from three and 72.6% from the foul line this season.

Memphis vs. Ole Miss Prediction

I’m rolling with Memphis in this game. I just feel that side-by-side, the Tigers are the better team and even at 6-0, I just have to admit I’m not a huge fan of the Rebels at this point. I think if they can keep it going I’ll get there, but for right now, I just feel like Memphis is the more polished team side-by-side. Give me Memphis here.