College Basketball Showdown: Ole Miss vs Kentucky Betting Predictions and Selection for the SEC Matchup Competition
Title: Ole Miss Takes on Kentucky in Pivotal SEC Showdown
Where: Rupp ArenaTV: ESPNStream: ESPN Radio: Tunein.comOpening NCAAB Lines: Kentucky -9 (total 164.5)
SEC Clash: Ole Miss vs Kentucky
Ole Miss (18-5, 5-5 SEC) is eager to bounce back from a series of setbacks, while the Kentucky Wildcats (20-3, 7-2 SEC) are looking to extend their winning streak in their SEC battle on Tuesday. Both teams are solid favorites on the NCAAB odds.
Ole Miss' Struggles and Rebound Efforts
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The Rebels are in a precarious position, sitting on the bubble for the NCAA Tournament. Their last defeat came against No. 15 South Carolina, which they fought hard to keep close. Ole Miss' defense held the Gamecocks to just 25 points in the second half, but were unable to bring home the win.
Jaylen Murray has been on fire from the three-point line this season, averaging 14.3 points and shooting 42.5 percent from beyond the arc. He leads the team in this category, particularly in the past 13 games where he's drained multiple triples.
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Ole Miss ranks 6th in Division I, averaging 6.1 blocks per game. This impressive feat is largely due to the efforts of Jamarion Sharp, who leads the SEC in blocks per game (2.59) and total blocks (57), ranking 7th in the nation in each category. With 139 blocks through 23 games, the Rebels are on pace to challenge the program record for blocks in a single season, set during the 2012-13 campaign.
Kentucky Battles Inconsistency
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A trio of recent losses has left Kentucky searching for form, after a string of strong performances earlier in the season. However, the Wildcats still boast one of the elite offenses in the nation, boasting the top spot in three-point shooting percentage at 41.0, and averaging the 3rd-most points per game at 89.5.
Kentucky's team shooting percentage from the field (49.1) ranks 16th in the country, leading to 17.7 assists per game, which places them 13th in the NCAA.
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The Wildcats boast solid depth, with their top scorer - Graham Ike - posting a team-high 23 points before fouling out in their most recent game against Gonzaga. Tre Mitchell has missed the last two contests due to injury, but the Wildcats have shown resilience in the face of adversity.
Expert Prediction
Both teams will enter the contest with renewed vigor, aiming to secure a crucial victory in the tightly-contested SEC standings. Despite Kentucky's recent struggles, their offensive prowess and experience in big games should carry them to a narrow victory.
Kentucky 82, Ole Miss 78
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In the SEC showdown, Ole Miss looks to capitalize on their three-point shooting and block defenses, while Kentucky aims to regain their form with their elite offense.
Jaylen Murray's three-point expertise and Jamarion Sharp's impressive block averages could be crucial for Ole Miss in their NCAAB battle against Kentucky's high-scoring team, led by Graham Ike.
