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St. John’s Red Storm vs Ole Miss Rebels Betting Preview
The St. John’s Red Storm host the Ole Miss Rebels at Madison Square Garden in New York. No. 23 St. John’s (4-3) looks to rebound after a tough loss to Auburn, while Ole Miss (5-3) seeks to snap a three-game skid. Bettors must weigh St. John’s high-scoring offense against Ole Miss’ shooting efficiency and resilience.
Line Movement and Odds
- Ole Miss Rebels Spread: +12.5 (-109)
- St. John’s Red Storm Spread: -12.5 (-115)
- Ole Miss Rebels MoneyLine: +550
- St. John’s Red Storm MoneyLine: -867
- Total: 152.5 (Over -110, Under -110)
St. John’s opened as double-digit favorites at home. See full NCAA Basketball odds for market movement.
Matchup Breakdown
Ole Miss Rebels Outlook
Ole Miss fell 75-66 to Miami, their third straight loss. Malik Dia grabbed 9 rebounds, while Ilias Kamardine added 6 assists. The Rebels average 77.5 points per game and shoot 37.5% from three, ranking 45th nationally. They also hit 75.9% of free throws, giving them an edge in close contests. AJ Storr leads with 13.8 points per game, while James Scott adds rebounding. Ole Miss has been competitive on the road despite losses, showing potential to cover spreads.
St. John’s Red Storm Outlook
St. John’s lost 85-74 to Auburn despite Zuby Ejiofor’s 24 points and 6 rebounds. The Red Storm average 92.3 points per game, ranking 12th nationally, and shoot 49.2% from the field. Bryce Hopkins leads with 16.1 points per game, while Ejiofor adds 15.6 points and 6.6 rebounds. St. John’s has covered 71.4% of spreads this season and thrives at Madison Square Garden, where their offensive pace often overwhelms opponents.
Key Matchup / Path to Victory
Ole Miss’ perimeter shooting vs St. John’s offensive tempo. The Rebels must rely on Storr and Kamardine to keep pace, while St. John’s needs Hopkins and Ejiofor to maintain scoring balance and improve defensive focus.
Injuries / Availability
Ole Miss: No major injuries reported, Storr and Kamardine lead the offense.
St. John’s: Full roster available, Hopkins and Ejiofor anchor scoring.
Betting Trends
- Ole Miss is 5-3 overall, 2-0 ATS as underdogs.
- Ole Miss averages 77.5 points per game and shoots 37.5% from three.
- St. John’s is 4-3 overall, ranked No. 23 nationally.
- St. John’s averages 92.3 points per game and has covered 71.4% of spreads.
Best Bets and Prediction
Projected Final Score: St. John’s 89, Ole Miss 80
- Ole Miss +12.5 (-109) → Best Bet. Rebels’ scoring and shooting suggest they can cover the spread.
- Over 152.5 (-110) → Total. Both teams average high scoring, leaning over with projected 169 points.
St. John’s offensive firepower should secure the win, but Ole Miss’ shooting makes them a strong play to cover. Expect a high-scoring game trending over the total.
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