Mississippi State (17-8) vs Ole Miss (19-6)
Game Info: Wednesday, February 21, 2024 at 9:00 pm (Humphrey Coliseum)
Betting Odds: Mississippi State -7.5 -- Over/Under: 142.5 Click Here for the Latest Odds
Where to Watch: ESPN2
The Ole Miss Rebels will play the Mississippi State Bulldogs in a SEC game on Wednesday night at Humphrey Coliseum in Starkville, Mississippi. Ole Miss has lost three of their last four games, while Mississippi State is on a three game winning streak. Let’s take a look at the betting matchup and the Ole Miss vs Mississippi State prediction.
Ole Miss Preview
The Ole Miss Rebels are 19-6 (6-6) this year after they defeated Missouri by a score of 79-76 in their last game. Ole Miss trailed 33-30 at the half, but they scored 49 second half points for the win. The Rebels shot 43.4% from the field and made 11 three pointers in the game. Ole Miss had lost the three previous games against Kentucky, South Carolina, and Auburn. The Rebels are scoring 76 points per game with 34.1 rebounds per game and 15.7 assists per game, while allowing 71.8 points against per game this year. Matthew Murrell is averaging 17.1 points per game, 3.7 rebounds per game, and 2.4 assists per game. Ole Miss is shooting 45.5% from the field, 74.1% on free throws, and 38.6% on three pointers this season.
Mississippi State Preview
The Mississippi State Bulldogs are 17-8 (6-6) this season after they defeated Arkansas by a score of 71-67 in their last game. Mississippi State led 34-29 at halftime and they scored 37 points in the second half to hang on for the win. The Bulldogs shot 48% from the field and were +15 in rebounding margin in the game. Mississippi State defeated Missouri by a score of 75-51 and Georgia by a score of 75-62 in the two games prior to Arkansas. The Bulldogs are scoring 74.1 points per game with 39.6 rebounds per game and 14.7 assists per game, while giving up 67.4 points against per game this season. Tolu Smith is averaging 16.1 points per game, 8.2 rebounds per game, and 1.2 assists per game. Mississippi State is shooting 44.9% from the field, 67.2% on free throws, and 31.4% on three pointers this year.
Ole Miss vs Mississippi State Betting Prediction
Both of these teams come into this game with 6-6 conference records and this is almost a must win if either team wants to make the tournament. Ole Miss has struggled over their last four games and even though they are coming off of a win against Missouri, they did not play well. Mississippi State is on a three game winning streak and their defense has really stepped in those three games. Ole Miss did win the first meeting between these two teams by a score of 86-82 and I think they can keep this game close. Take the Rebels with the points here.
David’s Pick Ole Miss +7.5
AUTHOR: David Racey
