Ole Miss Faces Tough Challenge Against Superior Auburn Tigers on the Road
This content discusses a basketball matchup between two ranked programs in the state of Alabama. The teams, Ole Miss and Auburn, are preparing to face off on the parquet
Game outlook
This content discusses a basketball matchup between two ranked programs in the state of Alabama. The teams, Ole Miss and Auburn, are preparing to face off on the parquet floor. Ole Miss suffered a defeat in their previous game against LSU, losing 89-80 while failing to cover the three-point underdog line. On the other hand, Auburn emerged victorious in their last game against Vanderbilt, winning 80-65 and covering the 11-point favorite line. In their history, Auburn holds a 76-60 advantage in head-to-head meetings and has won the last four encounters, including a 78-74 victory in their most recent match on February 22, 2023. Currently, Auburn is the favored team according to betting odds, opening at -13 with the current line set at Auburn -12.
Betting Odds
Moneyline: Rebels +508 | Tigers -737
Spread: Rebels +12 (-110) | Tigers -12 (-110)
Total: Over/Under 154.5 (-110)
Based on the moneyline, the implied probability that Auburn will win straight-up is 88%.
Ole Miss Rebels
Ole Miss suffered a loss to LSU, dropping their overall record to 15-2 and giving them a 2-2 mark in conference play. The game saw Ole Miss hold a lead early on, but they were unable to maintain it as LSU made a comeback. The Rebels struggled with their shooting, only shooting 36.9% from the field, and allowed LSU to shoot 48.3%. Despite their efforts, Ole Miss was unable to close the gap and ultimately lost the game. Jaylen Murray led the team with 23 points. In terms of season averages, Ole Miss scores an average of 77.8 points per game, ranking 99th in the nation. They also grab an average of 35.1 rebounds per game and dish out 15.5 assists. On the defensive end, they allow an average of 70.6 points per game, placing them 157th in the nation. Matthew Murrell is the team's leading scorer, averaging 17.4 points per game, followed by Allen Flanigan and Jaylen Murray. Other contributors for the team include TJ Caldwell, Jaemyn Brakefield, Jamarion Sharp, Rashaud Marshall, Robert Cowherd, and Austin Nunez. Overall, Ole Miss shoots 46.1% from the field as a team and makes 7.6 three-pointers per game, shooting 39% from downtown. They have a solid free-throw shooting percentage of 74.9%. FEARLESS 😤 Need more of this down the stretch ⤵️ @jsmurray10 | #HottyToddy pic.twitter.com/T3ir8LxGs3