The Ole Miss Rebels (18-6) travel to face off against the South Carolina Gamecocks (10-13) on Wednesday, February 12th. This game will be played at Colonial Life Arena in Columbia and televised on SECN. Ole Miss is coming off a win in their previous game, while South Carolina is looking to get back on track from a loss to the Kentucky. Tip-off is set for 7:00 ET.

Ole Miss Rebels vs South Carolina Gamecocks

The Rebels Are Coming Off A Win

Ole Miss Rebels Recent Game/Games

The Rebels improved to 18-6 on the season with a 72-70 win over LSU on Saturday. Ole Miss entered the game as -5.5 point favorites but didn’t cover the spread. The total points for the game were 142, falling short of the 147.5 O/U line.

Ole Miss trailed 39-33 at halftime but turned things around in the 2nd half, outscoring LSU 39-31 to secure the win. Their defense stepped up, allowing only 31 points in the 2nd half.

The Gamecocks Are Coming Off A Win

South Carolina’s season record dropped to 10-13 after an 80-57 loss to Kentucky on Saturday. The Gamecocks were +10.5 point underdogs going into the game and failed to cover the spread. The total points for the game were 137, falling short of the O/U line of 151.5.

South Carolina fell behind early, trailing 33-19 at halftime. While they managed to score 38 points in the second half, their defense struggled, allowing Kentucky to put up 47 points after the break.

Rebels Offense Breakdown

In their latest game, Ole Miss managed to put up 72 points despite shooting just 37.7% from the field. Their effective field goal percentage was 42.6%, with a 26.1% mark from beyond the arc, hitting 6 of 23 attempts. Inside the arc, they connected on 44.7% of their shots, going 17 for 38.

At the free-throw line, the Rebels made 20 of 29 attempts, hitting 69%. They grabbed 11 offensive rebounds and dished out 11 assists. Dre Davis led the way with 22 points and 7 rebounds, while Sean Pedulla and Cam Carter each hit 4 threes, shooting 57.1% from deep.

Gamecocks Offense Breakdown

South Carolina struggled offensively in their last game, shooting just 32.8% from the field and 18.2% from three-point range, connecting on only 4 of 22 attempts. Their effective field goal percentage was 36.2%, and they managed just 7 assists as a team.

Otega Oweh led the Gamecocks with 17 points, shooting 60% overall, while Brandon Garrison added 15 points, hitting 7 of 8 shots. Collin Murray-Boyles contributed 14 points and 8 rebounds, shooting 38.5% from the floor.

Rebels Team Defense

Even with Ole Miss giving up 70 points, they managed to limit their opponent to 44% shooting from the field. The Rebels allowed 17 two-point baskets on 53% shooting.

From beyond the arc, Ole Miss conceded 8 three-pointers on 33% shooting. Their opponent also struggled at the free-throw line, hitting just 12 of 25 attempts for 48%.

Gamecocks Team Defense

Ole Miss gave up 70 points in their last game, with their defense allowing the opposing team to shoot 44% from the field. They struggled to contain two-point attempts, as the other team connected on 53% of their shots inside the arc, going 17/32.

From beyond the three-point line, Ole Miss held their opponents to 33% shooting, with 8 made threes on 24 attempts. The Rebels also sent the other team to the free-throw line 25 times, where they made 12, shooting 48%. Ole Miss allowed 9 offensive rebounds.

Rebels vs Gamecocks Trends

• Across their three previous road games, Ole Miss has an ATS mark of 1-2. Their straight up record in these matchups was 1-2 while averaging 76 points per game.
• Through their last five home contests, the Gamecocks offense has averaged 58 points per game while allowing an average of 76. South Carolina posted an overall record of 0-5 while going 1-4 ATS.
• In their last five games as the betting underdog, the Gamecocks have a straight up record of 0-5 and an ATS mark of 3-2.
• Going back to their previous ten games as the favorite, Ole Miss has an ATS mark of 5-5 while going 9-1 straight up.

Rebels vs Gamecocks Prediction

As the underdogs with a spread of +4.5, we recommend going with the Gamecocks 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.

As for the total, the line is currently sitting at 137.5 and our model has the Rebels and Gamecocks finishing with a combined 147 points. Our pick is to take the over.

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