Read on to get betting odds and analysis in our Ole Miss vs Louisville NCAA Basketball prediction and preview and see who we think will win and cover the spread in Louisville.
Ole Miss vs Louisville Prediction
Looking to win big? The Rebels and Cardinals face off at 9:00 ET on ACCN. The Cardinals are hosting the game at KFC Yum! Center in Louisville, KY. This non-conference matchup has an over/under of 150.5 points, and Louisville is favored by -3 vs. Ole Miss.
Ole Miss vs. Louisville Matchup At A Glance
- Sport: NCAAB
- Teams: Ole Miss Rebels at Louisville Cardinals
- Where: Louisville at KFC Yum! Center
- Date: Tuesday, December 3rd
- Betting Odds LOU -3, MISS +126 | LOU -154 O/U 150.5
Rebels Preview: Do the Rebels Stand a Chance on the Road?
Ole Miss Rebels Recent Game/Games
The Rebels dropped to 6-1 on the season after a narrow 80-78 loss to Purdue on Friday. Ole Miss went into the game as +3 point underdogs and managed to cover the spread. The total points for the game went over the 145-point line, finishing at 158.
Ole Miss trailed 42-34 at halftime but came back strong in the 2nd half, outscoring Purdue 44-38. Despite the loss, the Rebels showed resilience on the road.
Rebels Offense Breakdown
Ole Miss put up 78 points in their latest game, shooting 42.6% from the field. They connected on 15 of 36 three-point attempts, hitting 41.7% from deep, and posted an effective field goal percentage of 55.7%. At the free-throw line, they were 11 of 13, good for 84.6%.
Trey Kaufman-Renn led the Rebels with 25 points and 13 rebounds, shooting 66.7% from the floor. Myles Colvin added 20 points, hitting 3 of 5 from beyond the arc, while Braden Smith contributed 18 points and 11 assists, making 4 of 6 threes.
Rebels Team Defense
Ole Miss struggled defensively, giving up 80 points on 54% shooting from the field. The Rebels allowed the opposing team to hit 61% of their two-point attempts, with 16 makes on 26 shots.
From beyond the arc, Ole Miss gave up 10 threes on 22 attempts, a 45% shooting performance. They also sent the other team to the line 26 times, where they made 18 free throws, and allowed 11 offensive rebounds.
Cardinals Preview: Do the Cardinals Have What it Takes to Win as Home Favorites?
Louisville Cardinals Recent Game/Games
Louisville’s season record dropped to 6-1 following a 69-64 loss to Oklahoma on Friday, November 29th. The Cardinals, who were -3 favorites going into the game, not only lost but also failed to cover the spread. The total points for the game came in at 133, well under the O/U line of 149.5.
Louisville trailed 39-32 at halftime but managed to outscore the Sooners 32-30 in the second half. However, their efforts weren’t enough to complete the comeback.
Cardinals Offense Breakdown
Louisville struggled offensively in their last game, shooting just 38.1% from the field and 21.9% from three-point range, finishing 7 of 32 from deep. Their effective field goal percentage was 44.4%, and they shot 56.2% from the free-throw line, hitting 9 of 16 attempts.
Jalon Moore led the way with 24 points on 7 of 13 shooting, including 2 of 3 from beyond the arc. Chucky Hepburn and J'Vonne Hadley each added 12 points, with Hepburn also contributing 4 assists and 8 rebounds. Hadley grabbed a team-high 13 rebounds, while Louisville collected 21 offensive boards as a team.
Cardinals Team Defense
Louisville's defense gave up 69 points, allowing their opponent to shoot 47% from the field. They managed to hold them to 48% on two-point shots, with 13 makes on 27 attempts.
From beyond the arc, Louisville's opponent shot 47%, hitting 8 of 17 threes. They also sent them to the line 25 times, where they converted 19 free throws at a 76% rate.
Rebels vs Cardinals Betting Odds, Trends & Analysis
- Through their last five road games, Ole Miss has an ATS record of just 2-3. However, their overall record was 1-4 while averaging 74 points per game.
- In their last ten games at home, the Cardinals have a straight up record of 1-9 while going 5-5 vs the spread. The team's offense averaged 72 points per game in these contests.
- The last five games that Ole Miss was the underdog, they have an ATS mark of 2-3 while going 1-4 straight up.
- Although the Cardinals have a strong straight up record in their last three games as the betting favorite, they have not done as well vs the spread going 1-2.
Ole Miss vs Louisville Prediction & Free Pick
- KnupSports.com Free Betting Prediction: Louisville -3 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.