BYU Cougars vs Ole Miss Rebels Matchup

Read on to get betting odds and analysis in our BYU vs Ole Miss NCAA Basketball prediction and preview and see who we think will win and cover the spread in San Diego.

BYU vs Ole Miss Prediction

Betting on today's Cougars and Rebels game? Catch the action at LionTree Arena in San Diego, CA, as the Rebels hosts this showdown at 5:30 ET on FS1. BYU is the -4 point favorites in this non-conference matchup against Ole Miss. The over/under for the game is set at 152.5 points.

BYU vs. Ole Miss Matchup At A Glance

Sport: NCAAB
Teams: BYU Cougars at Ole Miss Rebels
Where: San Diego at LionTree Arena
Date: Thursday, November 28th
Betting Odds BYU -4, BYU -187 | MISS +151 O/U 152.5

Cougars Preview: Can the BYU Offense Score Enough on the Road?

BYU cruised to an 87-43 victory over Mississippi Valley State on Saturday. The Cougars, playing at home, were -45.5 point favorites going into the game. Despite the win, they didn’t cover the spread, as the final combined score of 130 points fell short of the 143.5-point over/under line.

BYU took control early, leading 55-27 at halftime. In the second half, they held the Delta Devils to just 16 points while scoring 32 themselves, showcasing their defensive strength.

Cougars Offense Breakdown

BYU's offense put up 87 points in their last game, shooting 53.4% from the field with an effective field goal percentage of 62.1%. They were dominant inside, hitting 76.9% of their two-point attempts, while connecting on 34.4% from beyond the arc, making 11 threes.

The Cougars also grabbed 13 offensive rebounds and dished out 21 assists. Fousseyni Traore led the way with 15 points and 11 rebounds, while Kanon Catchings and Donovan Sanders each added 14 points.

Cougars Team Defense

BYU's defense struggled in their last game, giving up 43 points while allowing the opposition to shoot 53% from the field. The Cougars had a tough time defending inside, as their opponents hit 76% of their two-point attempts, going 20/26.

From beyond the arc, BYU's defense allowed 11 threes on 32 attempts, a 34% shooting performance. They also sent the opposing team to the free-throw line 19 times, where they converted 14 for 73%. The Cougars gave up 13 offensive rebounds in the game.

Rebels Preview: Can Ole Miss Deliver Being Underdogs at Home?

Ole Miss Rebels Recent Game/Games

Ole Miss cruised to a 100-68 win over Oral Roberts on Thursday, November 21st, at home. The Rebels entered the game as -21.5 point favorites and covered the spread comfortably.

After leading 50-40 at halftime, Ole Miss locked down defensively in the 2nd half, allowing just 28 points while scoring another 50. The total points for the game reached 168, going over the pre-game O/U line of 150.

Rebels Offense Breakdown

Ole Miss put up 100 points in their last game, shooting 53.6% from the field and 38.5% from three-point range. Their effective field goal percentage was 60.9%, with strong two-point shooting at 62.8%.

The Rebels dished out 26 assists and grabbed 14 offensive rebounds. Sean Pedulla, Matthew Murrell, and Darius Robinson Jr. each scored 19 points, with Pedulla hitting 3 of 5 threes and adding 7 rebounds.

Rebels Team Defense

Ole Miss struggled defensively, giving up 68 points on 53% shooting. The Rebels allowed their opponent to hit 37 of 69 shots from the field.

Inside the arc, Ole Miss gave up 27 buckets on 43 attempts, a 62% conversion rate. From three-point range, their opponent went 10 for 26, shooting 38%. The Rebels also sent them to the line 22 times, where they made 16 free throws, good for 72%.

Cougars vs Rebels Betting Odds, Trends & Analysis

When looking at their past three road matchups, BYU has an ATS record of 2-1 while averaging 68 per game. The team went 1-2 overall in these games.
Across their five previous home games, Ole Miss has an ATS mark of 1-4. Their straight up record in these matchups was 1-4 while averaging 71 points per game.
Going back to their last three games as the underdog, the Rebels have a straight up record of 0-3. But, their mark vs the spread was just 0-3.
Through their previous five contests as the betting favorite, the Cougars have a strong record of 5-0. Their record vs the spread in these matchups is 2-3.