Ole Miss vs LSU Prediction 2/8/25 College Basketball Picks

The Ole Miss Rebels are visiting the LSU Fighting Tigers on Saturday, February 8th at the Pete Maravich Assembly Center. We will look at this from a betting perspective and determine the best bets for this game. Here’s an Ole Miss Rebels vs LSU Fighting Tigers Prediction. We will examine:

The LSU Fighting Tigers’ recent form and player performance

The Ole Miss Rebels’ recent form and player performance

Recent betting trends and streaks involving the LSU Fighting Tigers

Recent betting trends and streaks involving the Ole Miss Rebels

Recent betting trends in games played between the Ole Miss Rebels and LSU Fighting Tigers

A summary that ties it all together and produces a favorable betting outcome for the Ole Miss Rebels vs LSU Fighting Tigers game

LSU Fighting Tigers Preview

The LSU Fighting Tigers have a 12-10 record this season and are sitting in 15th place in the SEC. LSU is coming off a 62-81 loss to Georgia. The Fighting Tigers are 10-12 against the spread, and 11-11 in over/under, while having a 10-3 home record.

Offensively, LSU is averaging 77.3 points per game, which ranks 101st in the nation. Defensively, they allow 72.3 points per game (209th). The Fighting Tigers shoot 45.7% from the field (125th) and 30.9% from beyond the arc (319th). The Fighting Tigers shoot 75.6% from the free-throw line (51st) and are grabbing 37.7 rebounds per game (81st).

Camryn Carter leads LSU in scoring with an average of 17 points and 4.2 rebounds, while Jordan Sears adds 13.8 points and 3.1 rebounds per game.

Ole Miss Rebels Lions Preview

The Ole Miss Rebels have a 17-6 record this season and are sitting in 6th place in the SEC. The Rebels are coming off a 98-84 win over Kentucky. The Rebels are 14-9 against the spread, and 10-13 in over/under, while having a 3-3 road record this season.

Offensively, Ole Miss is averaging 78.6 points per game, which ranks 79th in the nation. Defensively, they are allowing 68.4 points per game (83rd). The Rebels shoot 445% from the field (168th) and 35.3% from beyond the arc (111th). The Rebels shoot 72.8% from the free throw line (149th) and are grabbing 33.8 rebounds per game (274th).

Sean Pedulla leads Ole Miss in scoring this season, with an average of 14.9 points, 3.4 rebounds, and 3.8 assists, while Jaylen Murray adds 11.1 points and a team-high 4 assists per game.

Why the LSU Tigers will win

• LSU has won eight of its last nine games at Pete Maravich Assembly Center when playing with a rest disadvantage.
• Ole Miss has lost each of its last four games at Pete Maravich Assembly Center against non-AP-ranked opponents.
• Ole Miss has lost the first half in four of its last five road games.

Why the Ole Miss Rebels will win

• Ole Miss has won each of its last nine night games against non-AP-ranked opponents.
• LSU has lost nine of its last 10 games against the Southeastern Conference.
• LSU has lost the first half in eight of its last nine games against the Southeastern Conference at Pete Maravich Assembly Center.

Total Points Facts

• Each of LSU’s last nine home games has produced a total of 147+ points.
• Eight of Ole Miss’ last nine games against non-AP-ranked opponents have produced a total of 142 or fewer points.

Ole Miss Rebels vs LSU Fighting Tigers Prediction

Ole Miss is 3-1 in their last 4 meetings against LSU and 3-1 against the spread, but LSU is 7-3 in their last 10 meetings. Over is 4-1 in their last 5 meetings, and in their most recent meeting earlier this season, Ole Miss won 77-65 at home, covering the spread, as the game went under the point total.

In this Ole Miss Rebels vs LSU Fighting Tigers Prediction, Ole Miss is coming as -5 road favorites. Ole Miss is rightfully favored, as they have a better record this season, and have been dominating LSU in recent years, including a 12-point home win earlier this season. Both teams are struggling lately, as LSU is 1-8 in their last 9 games and Ole Miss is 1-4 against the spread. Both teams are 6-1 to the over in their last 7 games combined, and I’m expecting another high-scoring affair today. Take the over.

Nikos Lagouretos's Pick: Over 144