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The Ole Miss Rebels will visit the No. 15 South Carolina Gamecocks on Tuesday, in a conference matchup that marks the 10th Southeastern Conference game for both teams. The Rebels (18-4, 5-4 SEC) fell to the Auburn Tigers in their last outing, snapping a three-game winning streak.
Meanwhile, the Gamecocks (19-3, 7-2) are riding a five-game winning streak, that includes two victories over opponents who were ranked in the top six.
Ole Miss vs. South Carolina game details
Matchup: Ole Miss Rebels at South Carolina Gamecocks
Date and Time: Tuesday, Feb. 6, 6:30 p.m. EST
Venue: Colonial Life Arena, Columbia, South Carolina
Ole Miss vs. South Carolina betting odds and spread
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Ole Miss vs. South Carolina key stats
The Ole Miss Rebels have 76.9 in scoring average through their first 22 games. They rank 109th out of 362 teams in the nation in points per game and 78th in offensive rating. The Rebels have allowed 71.6 ppg, ranking 176th in scoring defense and 208th in defensive rating.
Ole Miss is led by Chris Beard, who is 18-4 in his first season at the school. He previously coached the Texas Longhorns for parts of two seasons, compiling a 29-13 record before being fired following an arrest. Beard spent the previous five seasons with the Texas Tech Red Raiders (112-55) and a one-year stint with the Little Rock Trojans (30-5).
The South Carolina Gamecocks, meanwhile, have averaged 72.7 ppg, ranking 225th in scoring offense and 81st in offensive rating. The Gamecocks have allowed 64.1 ppg, ranking 18th in scoring defense and 74th in defensive rating.
South Carolina is led by coach Lamont Paris, who is 30-24 in two seasons at the school. Paris spent the previous five seasons coaching the Chattanooga Mocs (87-72).
Ole Miss vs. South Carolina betting prediction
The South Carolina Gamecocks have been excellent on defense. In addition to allowing the 18th-fewest points per game in the nation, they allow the 26th-fewest field-goals per game and 45th-lowest field-goal percentage, while forcing the 36th-most turnovers.
While the Ole Miss Rebels have been a strong team, they are just 5-4 in SEC play this season. Furthermore, the Gamecocks, who are 7-2 in conference play, have shown an ability to beat good teams. Look for South Carolina to protect home court and win by at least four points.
Pick: South Carolina Gamecocks -3.5 (-110)
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