Ole Miss vs Kentucky Prediction 1/24/2026 Today’s College Basketball Picks

In this article we will formulate an Ole Miss vs Kentucky prediction for this College Basketball game on Saturday, January 24th at Rupp Arena in Lexington, Kentucky. Let’s take a look at the prediction for this College Basketball matchup.

Ole Miss Rebels Betting Preview

The Ole Miss Rebels are 11-8 (3-3) this season after they lost to Auburn by a score of 78-66 in their last game. Ole Miss trailed 28-27 at halftime and they allowed 50 points in the second half in the loss. The Rebels shot 36% from the field, 36% on three pointers, and 80% on free throws in the game. AJ Storr led Ole Miss with 18 points and five rebounds, while Patton Pinkins added 15 points and five rebounds in the loss. 

Prior to that game, Ole Miss defeated Mississippi State by a score of 68-67 and Georgia by a score of 97-95. The Rebels have scored 75.5 points per game with 35.4 rebounds and 14.0 assists per game, while they have allowed 71.2 points against per game this season. Malik Dia is averaging 13.6 points and 6.8 rebounds per game, while AJ Storr is averaging 13.6 points and 3.5 rebounds per game for the Rebels. Ole Miss is shooting 44.7% from the field, 74.5% on free throws, and 34.3% on three pointers this season. 

Kentucky Wildcats Betting Preview

The Kentucky Wildcats are 13-6 (4-2) this year after they defeated Texas by a score of 85-80 in their last game. Kentucky was tied at 40 at halftime and they scored 45 points in the second half to get the win. The Wildcats shot 43% from the field, 28% on three pointers, and 86% on free throws in the game. Denzel Aberdeen led Kentucky with 19 points and one rebound, while Otega Oweh added 18 points and three rebounds in the win. 

Prior to that game, Kentucky defeated Tennessee by a score of 80-78 and LSU by a score of 75-74. The Wildcats have scored 83.1 points per game with 37.9 rebounds and 17.1 assists per game, while they have allowed 70.7 points against per game this season. Otega Oweh is averaging 15.7 points and 4.4 rebounds per game, while Denzel Aberdeen is averaging 12.6 points and 3.1 assists per game for the Wildcats. Kentucky is shooting 47.8% from the field, 73.7% on free throws, and 34.6% on three pointers this year. 

Why the Kentucky Wildcats will win

• Kentucky has won 13 of its last 14 games at Rupp Arena at Central Bank Center against non-AP-ranked opponents.
• Ole Miss has lost each of its last eight Saturday day road games against the Southeastern Conference.
• Kentucky has won the first half in six of its last seven day games against non-AP-ranked opponents.

Why the Ole Miss Rebels will win

• The road team has won four of Ole Miss’ last five games.

Total Points Facts

• Each of Ole Miss’ last eight Saturday day games against the Southeastern Conference have produced a total of 145+ points.
• Each of Kentucky’s last five day games against Conference opponents have produced a total of 158+ points.

Ole Miss vs Kentucky Prediction 

Kentucky comes into this matchup on a four game winning streak, but they have won their last three games by a combined eight points. The Wildcats are shooting 48% from the field and they have scored 80+ points in three of their last four. Ole Miss has won three of their last four games, but did have a poor showing against Auburn last time out. The Rebels are shooting 45% from the field and they have allowed 78+ in three of their last five. I think we will see plenty of scoring in this one, so I like the over here.

David Racey's Pick: Over 144.5