Alabama vs Ole Miss Prediction 3/13/26 College Basketball Picks Today

In this article we will formulate an Alabama vs Ole Miss prediction for this College Basketball game on Friday, March 13th at Bridgestone Arena in Nashville, Tennessee. Let’s take a look at the prediction for this College Basketball matchup.

Alabama Crimson Tide Betting Preview

The Alabama Crimson Tide are 23-8 (13-5) this year after they defeated Auburn by a score of 96-84 in their last game. Alabama led 50-31 at halftime, but they were outscored 53-46 in the second half in the win. The Crimson Tide shot 52% from the field, 26% on three pointers, and 65% on free throws in the game. Labaron Philon Jr led Alabama with 21 points and four assists, while Aden Holloway added 21 points and three rebounds in the win. 

Prior to that game, Alabama lost to Georgia by a score of 98-88, but did beat Tennessee by a score of 71-69 before that. The Crimson Tide have scored 92.1 points per game with 40.8 rebounds per game and 16.2 assists per game, while they have allowed 83.6 points against per game this season. Labaron Philon Jr is averaging 21.5 points and 4.8 assists per game, while Aden Holloway is averaging 16.8 points and 3.9 assists per game for the Crimson Tide. Alabama is shooting 45.9% from the field, 76.7% on free throws, and 35.9% on three pointers this year.

Ole Miss Rebels Betting Preview

The Ole Miss Rebels are 14-19 (4-14) this season after they defeated Georgia by a score of 76-72 in their last game. Ole Miss led 34-20 at halftime, but they were outscored 52-42 in the second half in the win. The Rebels shot 45% from the field, 45% on three pointers, and 72% on free throws in the game. AJ Storr led Ole Miss with 19 points and two rebounds, while Malik Dia added 17 points and five rebounds in the win. 

Prior to that game, Ole Miss defeated Texas by a score of 76-66, but lost to South Carolina by a score of 64-61 before that. The Rebels have scored 75.3 points per game with 34.1 rebounds and 13.8 assists per game, while they have allowed 75.6 points against per game this season. AJ Storr is averaging 15.1 points and 3.1 rebounds per game, while Malik Dia is averaging 14.4 points and 5.7 rebounds per game for the Rebels. Ole Miss is shooting 44.3% from the field, 75.1% on free throws, and 32.7% on three pointers this year. 

Why the Alabama Crimson Tide will win

• Alabama has won 18 of its last 19 games as a top-15 AP-ranked team against a non-AP-ranked team.
• Ole Miss has lost seven of its last eight games against AP-ranked opponents.
• Alabama has won the first half in 11 of its last 12 games as a top-15 AP-ranked team against a non-AP-ranked team.

Why the Ole Miss Rebels will win

• Ole Miss has won four of its last five games when playing with a rest disadvantage.
• Alabama has lost three of its last four night games as a top-15 AP-ranked team.
• Ole Miss has won the first half in each of its last six night games.

Total Points Facts

• Each of Ole Miss’ last 12 Conference Tournament games have produced a total of 163 or fewer points.
• Each of Alabama’s last eight games against non-AP-ranked opponents have produced a total of 164+ points.

Matchup/League Facts

• Alabama ranks 1st among Division 1 teams for points per game this season (92.1).
• Alabama ranks 1st among Division 1 teams for three-point field goal attempts per game this season (35.5).
• Ole Miss ranks 30th among Division 1 teams for turnover percentage this season (12.5%).
• Ole Miss ranks 33rd among Division 1 teams for turnovers per game this season (9.8).

Alabama vs Ole Miss Prediction 

Ole Miss came into the SEC Tournament as one of the bottom teams in the conference, but they have won two in a row here. The Rebels are shooting 44% from the field and they have scored 76+ in four of their last five. Alabama went 13-5 in SEC play this year and they have scored 88+ points in four of their last five. We know the Crimson Tide don’t like to play defense and with Ole Miss playing some of their best basketball, I will take the points with the Rebels in this contest.