Kentucky vs Ole Miss Prediction, Odds & Best Bets Today – NCAAB, Jan. 31

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  • Kentucky (14-7) are -7.5 point favorites vs Ole Miss (9-12)
  • Total (Over/Under): 135.5 points
  • Watch the game on ESPN

The Kentucky Wildcats (14-7) visit The Pavilion at Ole Miss to take on the Ole Miss Rebels (9-12) on Jan. 31. Tip off is scheduled for 9:00pm EST in Oxford.

Kentucky is the betting favorite in this game, with the spread sitting at -7.5 (-110).

The Kentucky vs. Ole Miss Over/Under is 135.5 total points.

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Kentucky vs. Ole Miss Odds, Spread, Over/Under

SpreadTotal (O/U)Moneyline
Kentucky-7.5 -110O 135.5 -110-350
Ole Miss +7.5 -110U 135.5 -110+280

Kentucky vs Ole Miss Prediction for Today’s Game:

Based on recent trends, the winning team model predicts Kentucky will win this game with 65.1% confidence.

Kentucky vs Ole Miss Spread Prediction:

Based on recent against-the-spread trends, the model predicts Ole Miss will cover the spread with 51.0% confidence.

Both predictions factor in up-to-date player injuries for both Kentucky and Ole Miss, plus offensive & defensive matchups, recent games and key player performances this season.


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  • Kentucky has hit the Moneyline in 4 of their last 5 games (+6.45 Units / 49% ROI)
  • Kentucky have covered the Spread in 4 of their last 5 games (+2.90 Units / 53% ROI)
  • Ole Miss has hit the 1H Game Total Over in 18 of their last 29 games (+5.90 Units / 18% ROI)
  • Ole Miss has hit the Team Total Over in 8 of their last 12 games (+3.55 Units / 26% ROI)

Kentucky Basketball Against the Spread Record (ATS)

Kentucky has gone 8-13 against the spread this college basketball season (-6.3 Units / -27.27% ROI).

  • 7-7 when betting on the Moneyline for -18.8 Units / -27.87% ROI
  • 12-9 when betting the Over for +2.1 Units / 9.09% ROI
  • 9-12 when betting the Under for -4.2 Units / -18.18% ROI

Ole Miss Basketball Against the Spread Record (ATS)

Ole Miss has gone 6-13 against the spread this college basketball season (-8.3 Units / 0% ROI).

  • 8-11 when betting on the Moneyline for -5.9 Units / -8.26% ROI
  • 9-12 when betting the Over for -4.2 Units / -18.18% ROI
  • 12-9 when betting the Under for +2.1 Units / 9.09% ROI

Kentucky Offensive Stats & Trends:

Kentucky is shooting 38% from three (246/653) at home since the start of the 2021-22 season — best among SEC Teams; League Avg: 33%

Kentucky is shooting 46% (799/1,732) in the first half since the start of the 2021-22 season — best among SEC Teams; League Avg: 42%

Kentucky is shooting 47% (1,617/3,414) since the start of the 2021-22 season — best among SEC Teams; League Avg: 44%

Kentucky has an assist to turnover ratio of 1.4 (892 assists/ 639 TOs) since the start of the 2021-22 season — best among SEC Teams; League Avg: 1.1

Ole Miss Offensive Stats & Trends:

Ole Miss has averaged 1.18 points per shot (3,590 points/3,040 shots) since the start of the 2021-22 season — 2nd lowest among SEC Teams; League Avg: 1.24

Ole Miss has averaged 1.19 points per shot (2,376 points/1,993 shots) at home since the start of the 2021-22 season — 2nd lowest among SEC Teams; League Avg: 1.27

Ole Miss has averaged 35.2 points per game (1,864 points/53 games) in the second half since the start of the 2021-22 season — lowest among SEC Teams; League Avg: 38.2

Ole Miss has a 30% free throw rate (589 free throw attempts/1,993 field goal attempts) at home since the start of the 2021-22 season — 2nd lowest among SEC Teams; League Avg: 34%

Kentucky Defensive Stats & Trends:

Kentucky has forced 10.9 turnovers per game (218 turnovers/20 games) at home since the start of the 2021-22 season — 2nd lowest among SEC Teams; League Avg: 13.2

Kentucky has forced 12.2 turnovers per game (673 turnovers/55 games) since the start of the 2021-22 season — 2nd lowest among SEC Teams; League Avg: 14.0

Kentucky has forced 12.2 turnovers per game (257 turnovers/21 games) this season — 4th lowest among SEC Teams; League Avg: 13.6

Kentucky has allowed opponents to shoot 34% from three (140/415) this season — 5th highest among SEC Teams; League Avg: 31%

Ole Miss Defensive Stats & Trends:

Ole Miss has allowed opponents to shoot 34% from three (233/694) at home since the start of the 2021-22 season — 4th highest among SEC Teams; League Avg: 32%

Ole Miss has allowed opponents to shoot 36% from three (75/207) in the second half this season — 3rd highest among SEC Teams; League Avg: 32%

Ole Miss has allowed opponents to shoot 33% from three (115/351) on the road since the start of the 2021-22 season — 4th highest among SEC Teams; League Avg: 32%

Ole Miss has allowed opponents to shoot 45% (671/1,489) in the second half since the start of the 2021-22 season — 3rd highest among SEC Teams; League Avg: 43%


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