Ole Miss Rebels are set to host North Alabama Lions in a Tuesday matinee clash. Ole Miss have gotten off to a strong start this season, particularly at home, where they are 6-1. However, they've been scuffling a bit, having lost three of their last five games.
North Alabama have slowed down since opening the season 3-1, and are struggling. All five of their losses have come on the road this season, having won only two of those. The Rebels are heavy favorites, but let's see if they'll actually be able to pull through.
North Alabama vs. Ole Miss Betting Odds
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North Alabama vs. Ole Miss Match Details
Fixture: North Alabama Lions @ Ole Miss Rebels
Date and Time: Tuesday, December 20, 3:00 p.m. EDT
Venue: The Sandy and John Black Pavilion at Ole Miss
North Alabama vs. Ole Miss Key Stats
Along with a stellar 6-1 record at home, Ole Miss are outscoring opposing teams by an average of 7.2 points per game. North Alabama, who have played a far easier schedule, are only outscoring their opposition by a 2.9-point average.
North Alabama's defense hasn't been the greatest this season. They are allowing opponents to score 74.1 points per game, which ranks them 304th in that statistic. They allow opposing teams to hit 38.8% of their threes, which ranks 350th out of 362 teams.
Defensively, Ole Miss are much more stout. They rank 58th in the nation, allowing 63.3 points per game. They also hold opponents to 33.3% on threes. That only ranks 199th nationwide but is 5.5% better than North Alabama and has come against tougher teams.
North Alabama vs. Ole Miss Betting Prediction
Ole Miss are the better team on paper, but 22.0 is a large spread for a team that isn't quite a powerhouse. Their defense should dominate, and they will probably jump out to a comfortable lead. From there, we reckon the game slows down. Neither offense is great, so fewer possessions means fewer points for both sides. This will end up being a low-scoring game, especially for North Alabama Lions, who probably won't hit 60.
Prediction: Under 141.5 (-110)
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