The Mississippi Rebels are on a 5-game losing streak, and their latest defeat was a 68-71 loss at Vanderbilt, where they were outscored by 3 points in the final minutes, averaging 70.8 points per game over their last 5 outings, while allowing 83.4 points per game, resulting in a 12.6-point deficit on average. As they head to Reed Arena to face the Texas A&M Aggies, they must find a way to break this streak and improve their tournament resume, currently sitting with a 1-10 record in Quad 1 games. Texas A&M, on the other hand, has been struggling with their own 4-game losing streak before finally securing a 92-77 win at Georgia, where they managed to score 92 points, their highest in the last 5 games, and are now looking to build on that momentum, averaging 82 points per game over their last 5 outings.
The Aggies have been outscoring their opponents by an average of 4.2 points less than they score, indicating a significant struggle on the defensive end, allowing 86.2 points per game over their last 5 games, including a 97-100 loss at Alabama, where they were outscored by 3 points in the final minutes. In contrast, Ole Miss has been struggling to find their rhythm, losing all 5 of their last games, including a 78-90 loss to Mississippi State, where they were outscored by 12 points. As the Rebels look to turn their season around, they must find a way to contain the Aggies' offense, which has been averaging 82 points per game over their last 5 outings.
One player to watch in this matchup is the Aggies' leading scorer, who has been averaging 18.5 points per game over the last 5 games, and want to exploit the Rebels' defensive struggles, which have allowed an average of 83.4 points per game over their last 5 outings. On the other hand, the Rebels will be relying on their own leading scorer, who has been averaging 15.6 points per game over the last 5 games, to try and keep up with the Aggies' high-powered offense. The matchup between these two players matters in determining the outcome of the game, as the Aggies look to build on their recent win and the Rebels try to break their losing streak.
As the game approaches, it's clear that the Aggies have the upper hand, with a 81.5% win probability according to the CHD Scout prediction, and are favored to win by 10.6 points.
CHD Scout Prediction
Ole Miss
74
Texas A&M
84
This prediction is largely due to the Aggies' ability to score, averaging 82 points per game over their last 5 outings, as well as their strong performance at home, where they have a 12-2 record this season. In contrast, the Rebels have struggled on the road, with a 2-8 record, and must find a way to overcome their recent struggles and contain the Aggies' offense if they hope to pull off the upset. The Aggies' recent 92-77 win at Georgia is a reflection of their ability to score and win on the road, and they want to build on that momentum as they host the Rebels.
The implications of this game are significant, particularly for the Rebels, who are in desperate need of a quality win to boost their tournament resume.
A win for Ole Miss would be a significant Quad 1 victory, and would help to offset their poor record in these types of games. On the other hand, a loss would be a significant blow to their tournament hopes, and would likely drop them further down the NET rankings. For the Aggies, a win would help to solidify their position in the tournament field, and would be a crucial step towards securing a top-4 seed in the SEC tournament. A loss, on the other hand, would be a significant upset, and would raise questions about the Aggies' ability to compete with the top teams in the conference. The Rebels' recent 5-game losing streak has put them in a difficult position, and they must find a way to turn their season around if they hope to make a push for the tournament.