- Matchup: Ole Miss Rebels vs Alabama Crimson Tide
- Date: Friday, March 13, 2026
- Venue: Spectrum Center, Charlotte, NC
- Broadcast: SEC Network
- Betting Odds: Ole Miss (+11)
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The Alabama Crimson Tide, with a record of 23-8, face off against the Ole Miss Rebels, who sit at 13-19, this Friday at the Spectrum Center for the SEC Quarterfinals. The oddsmakers favor Alabama by 11 points, with the total set at 163.5.
In their previous matchup, the Ole Miss Rebels secured a victory against Texas, finishing at 76-66. The Rebels committed 17 fouls, while Texas had 14. Shooting from the arc, Ole Miss made 7 out of 20 attempts. Texas was successful at the charity stripe, converting 84.0% of their free throw attempts by hitting 21 out of 25. On the boards, Texas secured 35 rebounds, with 8 being offensive. They also recorded 12 assists and 1 steal. Defensively, Ole Miss allowed Texas to shoot 35.2%, making 19 out of 54 attempts. Ole Miss managed 9 assists, forced 13 turnovers, and secured 12 steals. In rebounding, Ole Miss collected 31 total rebounds, including 6 on the offensive end. The Rebels converted 15 out of 20 free throw attempts, achieving a percentage of 75.0%. They posted a field goal percentage of 46.9%, hitting 30 of 64, but struggled beyond the arc, making just 1 of 10 shots.
Malik Dia was a standout player for Ole Miss, contributing 23 points on 9 of 18 shooting. He played 27 minutes and grabbed 4 rebounds, finishing with a 50.0% shooting percentage but did not record any assists.
The Rebels enter this game with a season record of 13-19, averaging 75.3 points per game, which ranks 190th in Division 1. Their field goal percentage stands at 44.3%, and they shoot 32.7% from beyond the arc (223 of 683), along with a free throw percentage of 75.1%. Ole Miss averages 34.1 rebounds per game and has tallied 440 assists this season, ranking 189th in Division 1 for assists. They average 9.6 turnovers and commit approximately 19.2 fouls each game.
Defensively, Ole Miss forces an average of 11.7 turnovers per game while accumulating 17.7 fouls. They allow 34.1% shooting from three-point range and are ranked 232nd in the nation for points allowed per game at 75.6. Ole Miss’ defense has permitted opponents to shoot 43.6% (803 of 1,841) and allows 36.8 rebounds per game. They rank 283rd in Division 1 for assists allowed, with 469 given up this season.
In their last outing, the Alabama Crimson Tide triumphed over Auburn with a final score of 96-84. They permitted Auburn to register 25 rebounds (7 offensive). Alabama shot 34.8% from three (8 of 23) and was effective at the free throw line, making 16 of 19 attempts (84.2%). Auburn managed to make 30 out of 59 shots for a shooting percentage of 50.8%. The Crimson Tide converted 36 of 69 shots overall, achieving a 52.2% shooting percentage. From beyond the arc, they made 7 of 27 attempts (25.9%) and converted 17 free throw attempts for a shooting rate of 65.4%. Auburn committed 18 fouls, leading Alabama to take 26 free throw shots. Alabama had 7 turnovers and managed 6 steals while grabbing 20 defensive and 18 offensive rebounds, totaling 38 for the game.
Aden Holloway played a pivotal role for Alabama, scoring 21 points on 6 of 14 shooting, along with 3 rebounds. He played for 28 minutes and contributed 1 assist.
Alabama boasts a win-loss record of 23-8 for the season. Their offensive game is highlighted by a field goal percentage of 45.9%, placing them 146th in the nation. They have scored a total of 2,856 points this year, averaging 92.1 points per game, while pulling down 40.8 rebounds per game. Alabama records 16.2 assists per game, ranking 54th in the nation, while averaging 9.9 turnovers per game. They also commit about 18.6 fouls each game and shoot 76.7% from the free throw line.
The Crimson Tide defense allows an average of 33.3% shooting from three-point range (251 of 754), with opponents converting 69.8% of their free throws. They permit an average of 13.9 assists and 39.9 rebounds per game, ranking 227th and 361st in Division 1, respectively. On defense, Alabama ranks 356th in the nation for points allowed per game, giving up an average of 83.6. They force 9.5 turnovers per game and allow opponents to shoot 43.2% from the floor, positioning them 114th in the country.
Who will emerge victorious in today’s NCAA showdown against the spread?
Recommendation: Take Ole Miss (+11)
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