Ole Miss basketball traveled to rival LSU on Saturday and won a thriller by a final score of 72-70. The Rebels (18-6, 7-4 SEC) trailed 39-33 going into the intermission and were able to cut the lead down to as little as two points but were never able to close the gap until the final play.

LSU’s high-flying forward Daimion Collins was the top-scoring target. Whether in the pick-and-roll or sealing smaller players under the basket, he was an efficient finisher. Collins had 13 first-half points and only missed two shots.

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Guard Sean Pedulla has been on fire in recent games, and the offense has operated at its best when the ball is in his hands. Pedulla had 11 points against LSU earlier this season, but he also tallied four assists, meaning that even when he's not scoring, he's opening up opportunities for his teammates.

It’s time to continue our College Basketball odds series with an Ole Miss-LSU prediction and pick. Find out how to watch Ole Miss-LSU. It’s a fascinating time in college basketball. Chris Beard, who was pushed out of the job at the University of Texas because of off-court problems,