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Ole Miss Rebels vs. Arkansas Razorbacks

January 24, 2024



The Arkansas Razorbacks aim to stump the Ole Miss Rebels (15-3), while they aim to get back on track for an exciting betting prospect on Wednesday, January 24 at 9:00 PM ET at The Sandy and John Black Pavilion at Ole Miss in Oxford, Mississippi. The Rebels are slight contenders to find a way to win, as the point spread shows them favored at -5.5 (-110).

Arkansas Razorbacks Betting Preview

The Razorbacks have gone 1-4 over their last five games, showing they desperately need some positive momentum. In their recent battle, they fell 77-64 to the South Carolina Gamecocks, which put them back on the losing side after winning 78-77 against the Texas A&M Aggies in the previous game.

Tramon Mark leads the team's offense, scoring an average of 17.8 points with a 52.6 percent field goal accuracy. He excels at free throws, boasting a commendable 79.6 percent success rate, thereby boosting their overall scoring.

The Arkansas Razorbacks, collectively, score an average of 77.6 points per game with a 44.9 percent shooting accuracy. Their ball movement falls below average, registering 11.4 assists per game, potentially indicating offensive challenges.

On the defensive end, they allow an average of 77.6 points per game, balancing their offensive output. Additionally, they contribute 36.3 rebounds, 6.5 blocks, and 5.3 steals per game.

Ole Miss Rebels Betting Preview

The Rebels have gone 2-3 over the last five games they have competed in, with all three recent losses being on the road. Their most recent defeat was a 82-59 blowout against the (now) eighth-ranked Auburn Tigers.

Matthew Murrell leads their offense, averaging 16.9 points per game, shooting at 47.8 percent, and hitting 74.2 percent from the foul line. His performance is crucial for their overall success.

The Rebels maintain an average score of 76.7 points per game, boasting a 45.6 percent shooting success rate. Their effective ball movement results in 15.3 assists per game, creating quality scoring opportunities.

Defensively, the Rebels limit opponents to an average of 71.3 points per game, maintaining a slight difference from their offensive output. They also secure 34.8 rebounds, block 6.4 shots, and notch 8.8 steals per game.

Odds, Series Trends and Free Pick

MyBookie has established the betting odds for the upcoming game, showing a preference for the Ole Miss Rebels with a 5.5-point advantage. According to market analysis, the Ole Miss Rebels are anticipated to have a 70.9 percent probability of securing victory.

The Razorbacks have not fared well in games where the tempo is fast, because they are giving up just as many points in return. This should be a close matchup, but look for the Rebels to find success late in the game and to cover the spread.

Final Pick: Ole Miss Rebels -5.5 (-110)