Read on to get betting odds and analysis in our Lindenwood vs Ole Miss NCAA Basketball prediction and preview and see who we think will win and cover the spread in Oxford.
Lindenwood vs Ole Miss Prediction
Looking to win big? The Lions and Rebels face off at 8:00 ET on SEC. The Rebels are hosting the game at The Sandy and John Black Pavilion at Ole Miss in Oxford, MS. The over/under for this non-conference contest is set at 148.5 points, with Ole Miss being favored by -31.5 over Lindenwood.
Lindenwood vs. Ole Miss Matchup At A Glance
- Sport: NCAAB
- Teams: Lindenwood Lions at Ole Miss Rebels
- Where: Oxford at The Sandy and John Black Pavilion at Ole Miss
- Date: Saturday, December 7th
- Betting Odds MISS -31.5, JAC +3750 | MISS -20000 O/U 148.5
Lions Preview: Can the Lions Pull Off a Road Win?
Lindenwood Lions Recent Game/Games
The Lions fell to 1-5 on the season after an 81-61 loss to Missouri on Wednesday. Lindenwood, who went into the game as +30.5 point underdogs, managed to keep the game closer than expected.
After trailing 37-27 at halftime, the Lions scored 34 points in the second half but allowed 44. The total points for the game came in under the O/U line of 148.5, with a combined score of 142.
Lions Offense Breakdown
Lindenwood struggled offensively in their last game, shooting just 35% from the field and 15% from three-point range, hitting only 3 of 20 attempts. Their effective field goal percentage was 36.7%, and they managed 9 offensive rebounds and 6 assists.
Markeith Browning II led the team with 21 points, shooting 43.8% overall and 25% from deep. Tony Perkins added 18 points, shooting 62.5%, while Marques Warrick contributed 17 points, hitting 42.9% from three.
Lions Team Defense
Despite giving up 81 points, Lindenwood's defense struggled to contain their opponent's two-point shooting, allowing them to hit 68% from inside the arc with 22 made baskets. Overall, the opposing team shot 50% from the field, connecting on 27 of their 54 attempts.
Lindenwood did manage to limit the damage from three-point range, where their opponent shot just 22%, making 5 of 22 attempts. However, they sent the other team to the free-throw line 29 times, where they converted 22 of those opportunities, shooting 75%.
Rebels Preview: Will Ole Miss Make it Happen at Home?
Ole Miss Rebels Recent Game/Games
Ole Miss improved to 7-1 on the season with an 86-63 road win over Louisville on Tuesday, December 3rd. The Rebels entered the game as +3.5 point underdogs but covered the spread with the victory.
Ole Miss led 40-31 at halftime and outscored Louisville 46-32 in the 2nd half. The total points for the game were 149, just under the O/U line of 152.5.
Rebels Offense Breakdown
Ole Miss put up 86 points in their latest game, shooting 56.7% from the field and posting an effective field goal percentage of 63.3%. Their two-point shooting was particularly strong, hitting 65% (26/40), while they connected on 40% of their threes (8/20).
Dre Davis led the way with 20 points in just 22 minutes, shooting 75% overall and 66.7% from deep. Chucky Hepburn added 19 points and 4 assists, and Sean Pedulla contributed 16 points and 7 assists.
Rebels Team Defense
Despite giving up 20 points at the free-throw line, Ole Miss held their opponent to just 63 points on 33% shooting overall. The Rebels' defense was particularly effective from beyond the arc, where they limited their opponent to just 5 made threes on 30 attempts, a 16% shooting performance.
Inside the arc, Ole Miss allowed 14 made two-point shots on 27 attempts, a 51% conversion rate. The Rebels also gave up 17 offensive rebounds in the game.
Lions vs Rebels Betting Odds, Trends & Analysis
- In their last three games away from home, the Lions have a straight up record of 0-3 while going 1-2 vs the spread. The team's offense averaged 59 points per game in these contests.
- Across their last five home contests, Ole Miss has a 3-2 record vs the spread. Their overall mark in these games was 2-3, while averaging 77 points per game.
- Going back to their previous five games as the underdog, Lindenwood has an ATS mark of 2-3 while going 1-4 straight up.
- The Rebels have played well in their last five games as the betting favorite, going 5-0 straight up and 3-2 against the spread.
Lindenwood vs Ole Miss Prediction & Free Pick
- KnupSports.com Free Betting Prediction: Lindenwood +31.5 Be sure to check out our other NCAA Basketball betting previews for this week. KnupSports.com also updates their sports betting picks page daily with plays across all sports.