The BYU Cougars (5-0) travel to face off against the Ole Miss Rebels (5-0) on Thursday, November 28th. This game will be played at LionTree Arena in San Diego and televised on FS1. Both team’s come into this one having won their previous games. Tip-off is set for 5:30 ET.
BYU Cougars vs Ole Miss Rebels
The Cougars Are Coming Off A Win
BYU Cougars Recent Game/Games
BYU cruised to an 87-43 win over Mississippi Valley State on Saturday, November 23rd. The Cougars were heavy favorites at -45.5 points, but they didn’t cover the spread. The game’s total points of 130 fell short of the over/under line of 143.5.
BYU jumped out to a 55-27 lead by halftime and clamped down defensively in the 2nd half, allowing just 16 points while scoring 32 of their own.
The Rebels Are Coming Off A Win
Ole Miss Rebels Recent Game/Games
Ole Miss cruised to a 100-68 victory over Oral Roberts on Thursday, November 21st. Playing at home, the Rebels entered the game as -21.5 point favorites and covered the spread. The total points for the game reached 168, surpassing the over/under line of 150.
After leading 50-40 at halftime, Ole Miss clamped down defensively in the 2nd half, allowing just 28 points while scoring another 50 themselves.
Cougars Offense Breakdown
BYU’s offense was firing on all cylinders in their last game, putting up 87 points with a field goal percentage of 53.4%. Their effective field goal percentage was even more impressive at 62.1%, thanks in large part to their 76.9% shooting on two-point attempts (20/26). From beyond the arc, the Cougars hit 11 of 32 threes, shooting 34.4%.
Fousseyni Traore led the way with 15 points and 11 rebounds, while Kanon Catchings and Donovan Sanders each added 14 points. The Cougars also got 12 points apiece from Arthur Tate and Trevin Knell, with Tate hitting both of his three-point attempts. BYU finished with 21 assists and 13 offensive rebounds, shooting 73.7% from the free-throw line (14/19).
Rebels Offense Breakdown
Ole Miss put up 100 points in their last game, shooting 53.6% from the field and 38.5% from beyond the arc. Their effective field goal percentage was 60.9%, thanks to hitting 62.8% of their two-point attempts.
The Rebels dished out 26 assists and grabbed 14 offensive rebounds. Sean Pedulla, Matthew Murrell, and Darius Robinson Jr. each scored 19 points, with Robinson hitting 3 of 7 from deep.
Cougars Team Defense
Even with BYU allowing 43 points, their defense struggled, giving up 53% shooting from the field. The Cougars had a tough time inside, where their opponent hit 76% of their two-point shots, going 20/26.
From beyond the arc, BYU’s defense allowed 11 threes on 32 attempts, a 34% success rate. They also sent their opponent to the line 19 times, where they made 14 free throws, shooting 73%. BYU gave up 13 offensive rebounds in the game.
Rebels Team Defense
Despite giving up 43 points, BYU’s defense struggled, allowing their opponent to shoot 53% from the field, including 76% on two-point attempts. The Cougars also sent their opponent to the line 19 times, where they converted 14 free throws.
From beyond the arc, BYU’s defense gave up 11 threes on 32 attempts, a 34% shooting performance. They also allowed 13 offensive rebounds in the game.
Cougars vs Rebels Trends
- Across their ten previous road games, BYU has an ATS mark of 3-6-1. Their straight up record in these matchups was 3-7 while averaging 72 points per game.
- Across their ten previous home games, Ole Miss has an ATS mark of 3-7. Their straight up record in these matchups was 2-8 while averaging 69 points per game.
- The last three games that Ole Miss was the underdog, they have an ATS mark of 0-3 while going 0-3 straight up.
- Looking back on the team’s last ten games as the favorite, the Cougars have a straight up record of 8-2. Their record vs the spread in these games was 5-5.
Cougars vs Rebels Prediction
As the underdogs with a spread of +4, we recommend going with the Rebels on the point spread. We not only see them covering the spread but also have a strong likelihood of winning this one outright, especially if you’re seeking a higher payout on the moneyline.
Regarding the over/under, the current line is set at 152.5, and our model predicts the Cougars and Rebels to score a combined 147 points. We recommend betting on the under.
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Last updated:November 28, 2024 BYU Cougars, Ole Miss Rebels