Kentucky vs Ole Miss Prediction 2/4/25 College Basketball Picks
Ole Miss (16-6) vs Kentucky (15-6)
Game Info: Tuesday, February 4, 2025 at 7:00 pm (The Sandy and John Black Pavilion at Ole Miss)
Betting Odds: Ole Miss -3.5 -- Over/Under: 157 Click Here for the Latest Odds
Where to Watch: ESPN
The Kentucky Wildcats are visiting the Ole Miss Rebels on Tuesday, February 4th at The Sandy and John Black Pavilion at Ole Miss. We will look at this from a betting perspective and determine the best bets for this game. Here’s a Kentucky Wildcats vs Ole Miss Rebels Prediction. We will examine:
The Ole Miss Rebels' recent form and player performance
The Kentucky Wildcats' recent form and player performance
Recent betting trends and streaks involving Ole Miss Rebels
Recent betting trends and streaks involving the Kentucky Wildcats
Recent betting trends in games played between Kentucky Wildcats and Ole Miss Rebels
A summary that ties it all together and produces a favorable betting outcome for Kentucky Wildcats vs Ole Miss Rebels game
Ole Miss Rebels Preview
The Ole Miss Rebels have a 16-6 record this season and are sitting in 7th place in the SEC. The Rebels are coming off an 82-92 loss to Auburn. The Rebels are 13-9 against the spread, and 9-13 in over/under while having a 10-2 home record this season.
Offensively, Ole Miss is averaging 77.7 points per game, which ranks 97th in the nation. Defensively, they are allowing 67.7 points per game (69th). The Rebels shoot 44.6% from the field (190th) and 35.1% from beyond the arc (200th). The Rebels shoot 72.8% from the free throw line (149th) and are grabbing 34 rebounds per game (268th).
Sean Pedulla leads Ole Miss in scoring this season, with an average of 15.2 points, 3.4 rebounds, and 3.6 assists, while Jaylen Murray adds 10.9 points and a team-high 3.7 assists per game.
Kentucky Wildcats Preview
The Kentucky Wildcats have a 15-6 record this season and are sitting in 9th place in the SEC. Kentucky is coming off a 79-89 loss to Arkansas. The Wildcats are 10-10-1 against the spread, and 12-9 in over/under while having a 2-3 road record this season.
Offensively, Kentucky is the third-best team in the nation with 87.2 points per game. Defensively, they are allowing 76.5 points per game (304th). The Wildcats shoot 48.5% from the field (35th) and 37.7% from beyond the arc (34th). The Wildcats shoot 72.5% from the free throw line (162nd) and are grabbing 40.3 rebounds per game, which is the 19th-best in the nation.
Otega Oweh leads Kentucky in scoring this season, with an average of 15.6 points and 4.5 rebounds, while Jaxson Robinson adds 13.4 points and 3.7 rebounds per game. Kentucky will play against South Carolina, Tennessee, Texas, and Vanderbilt following this one.
Why the Ole Miss Rebels will win
- Ole Miss has won 10 of its last 11 night games.
- Kentucky has lost three of its last four games.
- Kentucky has lost the first half in each of its last four games against the Southeastern Conference.
Why the Kentucky Wildcats will win
- Ole Miss has lost 20 of its last 21 games against AP-ranked opponents.
- Kentucky has won nine of its last 10 games against AP-ranked opponents.
- Ole Miss has lost the first half in five of its last six games against the Southeastern Conference.
Total Points Facts
- Eighteen of Ole Miss' last 19 night games against AP-ranked opponents have produced a total of 155 or fewer points.
- Each of Kentucky's last three night games at The Sandy and John Black Pavilion at Ole Miss have produced a total of 156 or fewer points.
Kentucky Wildcats vs Ole Miss Rebels Head-to-Head
Kentucky is 9-1 in their last 10 meetings against Ole Miss, but Ole Miss is 4-2 against the spread in their last 6 meetings. Over is 6-2 in their last 8 meetings, and in their most recent meeting last season, Kentucky won 75-63 at home, covering the spread, as the game went under the point total.
Kentucky Wildcats vs Ole Miss Rebels Prediction
In this Kentucky Wildcats vs Ole Miss Rebels Prediction, Ole Miss is coming as a -3.5 home favorites. Both teams have similar records this season, and both are struggling coming into this matchup. The Rebels have failed to cover the spread in their last four games, while the Wildcats are 1-3 against the spread. Both teams are 6-3 to the over in their last 9 games combined, and most of their recent meetings had been high-scoring ones. Take the over.
Nikos’s Pick Over 157
AUTHOR: Nikos Lagouretos
