Read on to get betting odds and analysis in our Georgia vs Ole Miss NCAA Basketball prediction and preview and see who we think will win and cover the spread in Oxford.
Georgia vs Ole Miss Prediction
Making on a bet on this NCAA game featuring the Bulldogs versus the Rebels? Tip off is at at 12:00 ET, and you can watch it all unfold on SECN. The game will be played at The Sandy and John Black Pavilion at Ole Miss in Oxford, MS. The odds for this Southeastern conference game currently have Ole Miss as the -4.5 point favorite with the over/under line sitting at 146.5 points.
Georgia vs. Ole Miss Matchup At A Glance
- Sport: NCAAB
- Teams: Georgia Bulldogs at Ole Miss Rebels
- Where: Oxford at The Sandy and John Black Pavilion at Ole Miss
- Date: Saturday, January 4th
- Betting Odds MISS -4.5, GA +153 | MISS -185 O/U 146.5
Bulldogs Preview: Can The Bulldogs Secure a Road Victory?
Georgia Bulldogs Recent Game/Games
Georgia improved to 12-1 on the season with a 79-72 home win over South Carolina State on Sunday. Despite being heavy favorites at -26, the Bulldogs didn’t cover the spread. The total points for the game reached 151, exceeding the O/U line of 142.5.
After trailing 41-24 at halftime, Georgia turned things around in the 2nd half, outscoring South Carolina State 55-31.
Bulldogs Offense Breakdown
Georgia's offense put up 79 points in their last game, shooting 54% from the field with an effective field goal percentage of 60%. They were dominant inside, hitting 64.7% of their two-point attempts, while struggling from beyond the arc, connecting on just 31.2% of their threes (5/16).
At the free-throw line, the Bulldogs shot 64.5%, making 20 of 31 attempts. Jayden Johnson led the team with 16 points in 20 minutes, shooting 5/8 from the field and 2/4 from three. RJ Godfrey and Tyrin Lawrence each added 14 points, with Godfrey shooting 5/8 and Lawrence going 4/10.
Bulldogs Team Defense
Georgia's defense struggled in their last game, giving up 72 points on 54% shooting from the field. They allowed 22 two-point field goals on 34 attempts, with their opponents hitting 64% of their shots inside the arc.
From three-point range, Georgia's defense held their opponents to 5 made threes on 16 attempts, a 31% shooting performance. They also sent the opposing team to the free-throw line 31 times, where they converted 20 of those attempts for 64%.
Rebels Preview: Can the Rebels Pull Off a Home Win?
Ole Miss fell to 11-2 on the season after an 87-70 road loss to Memphis on Saturday. The Rebels entered the game as +1.5 point underdogs but failed to cover the spread. The total points for the game ended at 157, surpassing the pre-game O/U line of 151.5.
After trailing 38-36 at halftime, Ole Miss struggled in the second half, scoring just 34 points while allowing 49.
Rebels Offense Breakdown
Ole Miss struggled from the field in their last game, shooting just 36.4% overall and 25% from three-point range, hitting 7 of 28 attempts. Their effective field goal percentage was 42.4%, and they connected on 71.4% of their free throws, going 15 for 21 from the line. The Rebels also grabbed 11 offensive rebounds and dished out 13 assists.
Colby Rogers led the way with 28 points, shooting 62.5% from the field and 66.7% from beyond the arc, hitting 6 of 9 threes. PJ Haggerty contributed 17 points and 7 rebounds, while Dain Dainja was efficient, scoring 16 points on 6 of 7 shooting in just 18 minutes.
Rebels Team Defense
Despite Ole Miss putting up 87 points, their defense struggled, allowing the opponent to shoot 47% from the field, including 52% on two-point attempts. The Rebels also sent the other team to the line 31 times, where they converted 71% of their free throws.
From beyond the arc, Ole Miss gave up 7 threes on 19 attempts, a 36% shooting performance. They also allowed 12 offensive rebounds, contributing to the opponent's scoring output.
Bulldogs vs Rebels Betting Odds, Trends & Analysis
- The Bulldogs are 4-1 ATS in their last road games and 3-2 straight-up.
- Across their ten previous home games, Ole Miss has an ATS mark of 5-5. Their straight up record in these matchups was 3-7 while averaging 73 points per game.
- Going back to their previous three games as the underdog, Georgia has an ATS mark of 1-2 while going 1-2 straight up.
- Through their last five games as the favorite, the Rebels have an ATS record of 3-2 and a straight up mark of 5-0.
Georgia vs Ole Miss Prediction & Free Pick
- KnupSports.com Free Betting Prediction: Ole Miss -4.5 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.