The Ole Miss Rebels (19-7) travel to face off against the Vanderbilt Commodores (17-9) on Saturday, February 22nd. This game will be played at Memorial Gymnasium (TN) in Nashville and televised on SECN. Both Ole Miss and Vanderbilt will be looking to bounce back from losses in their previous games. Tip-off is scheduled for 3:30 ET.

Ole Miss Rebels vs Vanderbilt Commodores

The Rebels Look To Bounce Back From A Loss

Ole Miss Rebels Recent Game/Games

Ole Miss fell to 19-7 on the season after an 81-71 home loss to Mississippi State on Saturday. The Rebels, who were favored by 4 points, not only lost but also failed to cover the spread. The total points for the game reached 152, surpassing the over/under line of 146.5.

After trailing 40-33 at halftime, Ole Miss couldn’t mount a comeback, scoring 38 points in the 2nd half while allowing 41. The Rebels will need to regroup as they look to bounce back from this disappointing loss.

The Commodores Look To Bounce Back From A Loss

Vanderbilt Commodores Recent Game/Games

Vanderbilt’s season record fell to 17-9 after an 82-61 road loss to Kentucky on Wednesday. The Commodores entered the game as +5 point underdogs and didn’t cover the spread.

After trailing 41-40 at halftime, Vanderbilt struggled in the second half, scoring just 21 points while allowing 41. The game’s total points of 143 fell short of the 162.5 O/U line.

Rebels Offense Breakdown

Ole Miss struggled from the field in their last game, shooting just 38.3% overall and 25% from three-point range, connecting on 6 of 24 attempts. Their effective field goal percentage was 43.3%, and they hit 73.1% from the free-throw line, making 19 of 26 attempts.

RJ Melendez led the Rebels with 17 points, shooting 63.6% from the field and 40% from beyond the arc. Josh Hubbard added 16 points despite shooting just 28.6% overall and 25% from three. Jaylen Murray was perfect from deep, hitting both of his three-point attempts and finishing with 14 points on 62.5% shooting.

Commodores Offense Breakdown

Vanderbilt’s offense struggled from beyond the arc in their last game, hitting just 5 of 25 threes for a 20% success rate. Overall, they shot 40.3% from the field, with an effective field goal percentage of 45.2%. Their two-point shooting was more efficient, connecting on 54.1% of their attempts (20/37).

Otega Oweh led the way with 20 points on 7 of 10 shooting, while Amari Williams was perfect from the field, going 6 for 6 and finishing with 17 points. Vanderbilt also had 14 assists and 11 offensive rebounds, but struggled at the free-throw line, making just 6 of 11 attempts (54.5%).

Rebels Team Defense

Despite giving up 81 points, Ole Miss held their opponent to 38% shooting from the field, with 23 made baskets on 60 attempts. Inside the arc, the Rebels allowed 17 two-point field goals on 36 attempts, a 47% shooting rate.

From three-point range, Ole Miss limited their opponent to 6 made threes on 24 attempts, a 25% success rate. The Rebels also sent their opponent to the free-throw line 26 times, where they converted 19 free throws, shooting 73%. Ole Miss gave up 7 offensive rebounds in the game.

Commodores Team Defense

Even though Ole Miss gave up 81 points, they held their opponent to 38% shooting from the field, with 23 made shots on 60 attempts. Inside the arc, the Rebels allowed 17 two-point baskets on 36 attempts, a 47% conversion rate.

From three-point range, Ole Miss kept their opponent to 6 made threes on 24 attempts, a 25% shooting percentage. The Rebels also sent their opponent to the free-throw line 26 times, where they made 19 shots, shooting 73%. Ole Miss gave up 7 offensive rebounds in the game.

Rebels vs Commodores Trends

• Through their last ten road contests, the Rebels offense has averaged 75 points per game while allowing an average of 71. Ole Miss posted an overall record of 6-4 while going 6-3-1 ATS.
• Across the Commodores last three home games, the team averaged 70 points per game while allowing 83. Their record vs the spread in these contests was 1-2, while going 0-3 straight-up.
• Going back to their previous three games as the underdog, Ole Miss has an ATS mark of 1-2 while going 0-3 straight up.
• Through their last three games as the favorite, the Commodores have an ATS record of 2-1 and a straight up mark of 3-0.

Rebels vs Commodores Prediction

We’re putting our money on the Commodores to win, and have the projected score sitting at 78-70. We also like them to cover the spread, so our recommendation is to bet on the Commodores at -1.5.

As for the total, the line is currently sitting at 152.5 and our model has the Rebels and Commodores finishing with a combined 148 points. Our pick is to take the under.

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