The Ole Miss Rebels (18-5) travel to face off against the Kentucky Wildcats (16-7) on Tuesday, February 13th. This game will be played at Rupp Arena in Lexington and televised on ESPN. Both Ole Miss and Kentucky will be looking to bounce back from losses in their previous games. Tip-off is scheduled for 9:00 ET.
Ole Miss Rebels vs Kentucky Wildcats
The Ole Miss Rebels Look To Bounce Back From A Loss
Through 23 games, Ole Miss has a record of 18-5 and is 5-5 in SEC play. The Rebels have lost two straight games and are looking to get back on track after a 68-65 loss to South Carolina.
On the season, Ole Miss has been much better at home, going 14-1 compared to 4-4 on the road. As an underdog, the Rebels are 3-5, and they enter this game as 8.5-point underdogs. So far, Ole Miss has been the underdog in eight of its 23 games.
Against the spread, Ole Miss has a record of 13-10 this season. On the road, their ATS mark is 4-4, while their overall road ATS record over their last 10 games is 4-6. As the underdog, the Rebels are 4-4 vs. the spread this year and 5-5 over their last 10 games as the underdog.
This season, the over/under record for Ole Miss games is 13-10, and today’s line of 164 is higher than the average over/under line in their games (142.1). So far, 17 of their games have finished with fewer points than today’s OU line. In their last three games, the over/under record is 2-1 with an average scoring total of 156 points compared to their season average of 147.8 points per game.
The Kentucky Wildcats Look To Bounce Back From A Loss
After a tough loss to Gonzaga, Kentucky is looking to get back on track. The Wildcats are 16-7 this season, including a 6-4 mark in Southeastern Conference play. At home, Kentucky has gone 11-4, and they are 14-5 when favored.
Overall, Kentucky has won three of their last five games at home, and they have a +13.3 average scoring margin at home this season. However, they have dropped their last two games at home.
As the favorite this season, Kentucky has gone 9-10 against the spread. Over their last 10 games as the favorite, the Wildcats have a 4-6 ATS record. At home, Kentucky is 8-7 vs. the spread this year and they have gone 6-4 ATS in their last 10 home games.
On the season, the over/under record for Kentucky games sits at 18-5. Today’s line of 164 is higher than the average OU line in their games (156.6) and over their last three games, the average scoring total is 184 points.
Ole Miss Offense Breakdown
The Ole Miss offense, in their latest game, managed to score just 65 points versus South Carolina. During the game, they attempted 10 three-point shots and had a field goal percentage of 50.9%. Allen Flanigan was the leading scorer for the Rebels, putting up 26 points. In addition, Matthew Murrell contributed 17 points.
| Name | PPG | REB | AST |
|---|---|---|---|
| Matthew Murrell (G) | 16.8 | 3.7 | 2.5 |
| Allen Flanigan (G) | 15.7 | 6.7 | 3.0 |
| Jaylen Murray (G) | 14.3 | 2.5 | 4.0 |
Kentucky Offense Breakdown
Kentucky’s offense is coming off a strong performance vs. Gonzaga, finishing the game with a total of 85 points. Their season average is now 89.5 points per game. Leading the team in scoring was Reed Sheppard with 21 points. Antonio Reeves also added 17 points for the Wildcats.
| Name | PPG | REB | AST |
|---|---|---|---|
| Antonio Reeves (G) | 19.6 | 4.2 | 1.7 |
| Rob Dillingham (G) | 15.0 | 3.0 | 4.0 |
| Reed Sheppard (G) | 12.4 | 4.3 | 4.1 |
Ole Miss Team Defense
Ole Miss’ defense is currently in line with the NCAA average for points allowed, allowing an average of 71.4 points per game. On average, opposing teams are hitting 7.4 threes per game vs. Kentucky. This has come on three-point shooting percentage of 32.6%.
Kentucky Team Defense
As they prepare for the upcoming game, Kentucky is focused on shoring up their defense, as they are currently allowing an average of 78.8 points per game (311st). In their previous game vs. Gonzaga, the Bulldogs finished with a field goal percentage of 47% and a total of 89 points vs. Kentucky.
Rebels vs Wildcats Trends
- In their last ten games away from home, the Rebels have a straight up record of 5-5 while going 4-6 vs the spread. The team’s offense averaged 69 points per game in these contests.
- In their last five games at home, the Wildcats have a straight up record of 2-3 while going 1-4 vs the spread. The team’s offense averaged 82 points per game in these contests.
- Looking back on the team’s last three games as the underdog, the Rebels have a straight up record of 1-2. Their record vs the spread in these games was 2-1.
- The last ten games that Kentucky was favored, they have an ATS mark of 4-6 while going 6-4 straight up.
Rebels vs Wildcats Prediction
In this Wildcats vs. Wildcats matchup, our point-spread bet is on the Wildcats at -8.5. While we project the Wildcats to win 75-70, our recommendation is to bet on the Rebels for the point-spread.
As for the over/under, the the line is currently at 164, and our model projects the Rebels and Wildcats to reach a combined total of 145 points. Our bet is on taking the under.
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Last updated:February 13, 2024 Kentucky Wildcats, Ole Miss Rebels