BYU Cougars (5-0) vs. Ole Miss Rebels (5-0)
BYU Cougars vs. Ole Miss Rebels November 28 2024 – The BYU Cougars and the Ole Miss Rebels meet at the Rady Children’s Invitational, both teams being undefeated so far in the tournament. It seems that this championship matchup is bound to be extremely entertaining as both teams have a clean record of five wins and zero losses. The match will be played at the LionTree Arena which makes it an excellent mid-week basketball for fans. As the game will be shown on FS1 at 5:30 PM ET, following the clash between the two teams who have not yet lost a game this year is gaining momentum.
BYU Cougars vs. Ole Miss Rebels November 28 2024 Game Info
| When: | Thursday, November 28, 2024 at 5:30 PM ET |
| Where: | LionTree Arena |
| TV: | FS1 |
| Stream: | Sofascore |
BYU Cougars vs. Ole Miss Rebels Betting Odds
| Team | Moneyline | Spread | Total |
| BYU | -167 | -4.5 (-110) | 152.5 over (-110) |
| Ole Miss | +137 | +4.5 (-110) | 152.5 under (-110) |
The BYU Cougars will be looking to make it eight wins in a row and extend their best start in program history, facing the Ole Miss Rebels. They are favored by 4.5 points thanks to scoring an average of 91 points per game this season. This has made the over/under quite high at 152.5. It is telling that BYU’s moneyline of -167 seems compelling. As for the Rebels, their moneyline of +137 makes them the underdogs, although some fans might be drawn to betting on them now that they possess an unbeaten record.
Egor Demi (Guard) vs. Sean Pedulla (Guard)
Egor Demi of BYU has grabbed headlines this season with his scoring performances, charting averages of 15.2 points, 7.2 assists, and 2.4 steals per game. He has great shooting percentages of 64.4% from the field and 56.5% from threes which makes him a huge scoring threat. As such, Demi’s ball control and defensive work rate will be critical in BYU’s game plan to break down the Ole Miss defenses.
Sean Pedulla was handling Ole Miss’s guard responsibilities, contributing 14.4 points per game with a great free-throw average of 84.6%. His versatile game is evident, as he adds around 3.2 assists and 3 steals per game as well. For Ole Miss and in particular, Pedulla’s role as a Markieff Morris-type clutch player who can make tough plays and shots will be critical, especially in end-of-game scenarios.
When these two guards go toe to toe on the court, it will be Demi’s effective efficiency pitted against the determination of Sean Pedulla. Demi’s feisty play on defense and inclination to run the transition offense may put the Ole Miss guard Pedulla on his heels, but the guard has an uncanny ability to come through in big situational moments which could mitigate some of what Demi does. Hence their matchup may be one determination of where the final result is decided.
Analyzing BYU’s Dominant Offensive Juggernaut
This season, BYU has been able to score almost 91 points per game while shooting at 51.7 percent efficiency – incredible numbers, to say the least. The Cougars’ ability to hit shots from the perimeter has also been crucial to their success as they manage to make 11.4 threes per game at a rate of 35.8 percent. Such offensive might blended with their aggressive rebounding (43.6 on average) gives them ample second-chance scoring opportunities and extended possessions which will especially be useful when facing a fast-paced team like Ole Miss.
Rebels’ Strategic Defense and Depth
Ole Miss does not score as much as BYU, but their balanced offensive attack and perhaps their best weapon in the league which allows only 44.2% scoring from their opponents, keeps them in games. They have a slightly better free throw percentage 74.1% and average 8.2 turnovers per game suggesting that they run a disciplined show that could take advantage of weaknesses that are known to be small at BYU. Averaging 36.4 rebounds a game and averaging 10.6 steals per game, Ole Miss has the capability to stand up to BYU’s quick fast paced game.
BYU Cougars Betting Trends
BYU are 2-5 ATS in their last 7 games.
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of BYU’s last 7 games.
BYU are 5-0 SU in their last 5 games.
BYU are 0-5 ATS in their last 5 games against an opponent in the Southeastern conference.
BYU are 13-0 SU in their last 13 games played in November.
Ole Miss Rebels Betting Trends
Mississippi – Ole Miss are 4-10 ATS in their last 14 games.
The total has gone OVER in 5 of Mississippi – Ole Miss’ last 7 games.
Mississippi – Ole Miss are 5-0 SU in their last 5 games.
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Mississippi – Ole Miss’ last 5 games against an opponent in the Big 12 conference.
Mississippi – Ole Miss are 10-0 SU in their last 10 games played in November.
BYU Cougars vs. Ole Miss Rebels Betting Previews
Given the style of play and the form of each side, this contest is bound to go down to the wire. The attack of BYU is completely at odds with Ole Miss’s defensive mold and will most likely dictate the play pattern. For the punters, head and shoulders above the odds setters, betting on Ole Miss +4.5 looks the best given how well they have performed in November and how poorly BYU has covered spreads. Also, regarding the total, which is placed at 152.5, a bet towards the under could make sense, considering the lack of scoring that has been noticeable in the character of both teams recently.
For those diving deeper into prop bets, focusing on key players like Egor Demi’s assists and Sean Pedulla’s scoring might unlock additional value. This tactical breakdown is essential for decoding the March Madness bracket for successful betting, as understanding individual matchups can significantly impact game outcomes and betting strategies.
Score Prediction: BYU 74, Ole Miss 70.
