Ole Miss Rebels (18-5) vs. Kentucky Wildcats (16-7)
February 13, 2024 9:00 pm EDT
The Line: Kentucky Wildcats -9; Over/Under: +164.5
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The Ole Miss Rebels and the Kentucky Wildcats meet in college basketball action from Rupp Arena on Tuesday night. Who comes out ahead in this SEC showdown? Let’s dive in and find out with our Ole Miss vs. Kentucky Prediction.
Ole Miss Team Preview
The Ole Miss Rebels come into this one looking to rebound from a 68-65 loss to South Carolina in their last matchup. Matthew Murrell leads the Rebels in scoring with 16.8 PPG along with 3.7 RPG and 2.5 APG along with 1.8 SPG while Allen Flanigan has 15.7 PPG with a team-high 6.7 RPG to lead the Rebels on the glass. Jaylen Murray has 14.3 PPG with a team-high 4 APG to lead the way in assists while Jaemyn Bakefield has 11.7 PPG with 4.8 RPG to round out the scoring in double figures for Ole Miss so far this season. As a team, Ole Miss is averaging 76.4 PPG on 45.9% shooting from the field, 38.7% from three and 74.9% from the foul line this season.
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Kentucky Team Preview
The Kentucky Wildcats come into this game looking to rebound from an 89-85 loss at the hands of Gonzaga in their last matchup. Antonio Reeves leads the Wildcats in scoring with 19.6 PPG and 4.2 RPG while Rob Dillingham has 15 PPG with 4 APG as well as 3 RPG. Tre Mitchell has 12.3 PPG with a team-high 7.6 RPG and 3.1 APG while D.J. Wagner has 11.5 PPG with 3.6 APG and Reed Sheppard has 12.4 PPG with 4.3 RPG and a team-high 4.1 APG to lead the Wildcats in assists and cap off the scoring in double figures for Big Blue so far this season. As a team, Kentucky is averaging 89.5 PPG on 49.1% shooting from the field, 41% from three and 75.1% from the foul line this season. Kentucky will play against Auburn and LSU after this game.
Ole Miss vs. Kentucky Prediction
I’m on Kentucky here. 3-game losing streaks are so rare at Rupp Arena and I have to think that Kentucky is going to throw everything at the wall here to ensure that a 4th doesn’t happen. Ole Miss has been a nice story this season, but I think they’re overmatched going on the road in this one and in the end, I just think that Kentucky ends up being too much for Ole Miss to contend with here. Give me Kentucky in this one.
