The Ole Miss Rebels and Tennessee Volunteers meet Tuesday in the college basketball action at the Food City Center. Here’s a Tennessee vs Ole Miss Prediction. This article will include a Tennessee vs Ole Miss Pick.
Ole Miss Rebels Betting Preview
The Ole Miss Rebels lost to Kentucky and Vanderbilt, and they play Texas next. Ole Miss has lost 3 straight games.
The Ole Miss Rebels are averaging 74.5 points on 43.9 percent shooting and allowing 71.3 points on 42 percent shooting. AJ Storr is averaging 14 points and 1.9 assists, while Malik Dia is averaging 13.8 points and 6.6 rebounds. Ilias Kamardineis the third double-digit scorer and Patton Pinkins is grabbing 1.7 rebounds. The Ole Miss Rebels are shooting 34 percent from beyond the arc and 74.4 percent from the free throw line. The Ole Miss Rebels are allowing 32.5 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 31.7 rebounds per game.
Tennessee Volunteers Betting Preview
The Tennessee Volunteers beat Georgia and Auburn, and they play Kentucky next. Tennessee has won 8 of its last 11 games.
The Tennessee Volunteers are averaging 82.1 points on 47.7 percent shooting and allowing 69.8 points on 39.9 percent shooting. Ja’Kobi Gillespie is averaging 18.6 points and 2.9 rebounds, while Nate Ament is averaging 16.6 points and 2.4 assists. JP Estrella is dishing 0.7 assists and Jaylen Carey is grabbing 6.3 rebounds. The Tennessee Volunteers are shooting 35 percent from beyond the arc and 69.3 percent from the free throw line. The Tennessee Volunteers are allowing 29.4 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 40.2 rebounds per game.
Why the Tennessee Volunteers will win
- Tennessee has won each of its last 16 night games at Thompson-Boling Arena at Food City Center against non-AP-ranked opponents.
- Ole Miss has lost each of its last six night games at Thompson-Boling Arena at Food City Center.
- Ole Miss has lost the first half in each of its last seven night games against Conference opponents.
Why the Ole Miss Rebels will win
- Tennessee has lost each of its last three games following a home win.
- Ole Miss has won six of its last eight road night games against Conference opponents.
- Tennessee has lost the first half in three of its last four night games.
Total Points Facts
- Each of Tennessee’s last 11 games have produced a total of 145+ points.
- Ten of Ole Miss’ last 11 night games against Conference opponents have produced a total of 140+ points.
Matchup/League Facts
- Tennessee is one of only four teams to reach the Elite 8 in each of its last two NCAA Tournament appearances.
- Tennessee ranks 4th among Division 1 teams for rebounds per game this season (43.1).
- Ole Miss ranks T33rd among Division 1 teams for turnovers per game this season (10.0).
- Ole Miss ranks 47th among Division 1 teams for opponent free throw percentage this season (69.2%).
Tennessee vs Ole Miss Prediction
Tennessee has been ridiculously good at home this season and has the clear talent edge. This could be a blowout. However, the Vols are just 8-13 ATS on the season and are 4-11 ATS in their last 15 games as a double-digit favorite. Ole Miss has covered 5 of its last 6 games, which includes outright road upsets over Georgia and Mississippi State. Going back to 2016, Ole Miss is 8-4 ATS as a double-digit underdog. Ole Miss isn’t disrespected by oddsmakers like this usually. Ole Miss just gave Vanderbilt a run for its money. I’ll grab the points.