
Mississippi State vs Ole Miss Prediction 1/18/25 College Basketball Picks Today
Ole Miss (15-2) vs. Mississippi State (14-3)
January 18, 2025 6:00 pm EDT
The Line: Mississippi State -6; Over/Under: 146.5
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The Ole Miss Rebels and Mississippi State Bulldogs meet Saturday in college basketball action at the Humphrey Coliseum. Here’s a Mississippi State vs Ole Miss Prediction. This article will include a Mississippi State vs Ole Miss Pick.
Ole Miss Rebels Betting Preview
The Ole Miss Rebels beat Alabama and LSU, and they play Texas A&M, Missouri, and Texas next. The Ole Miss Rebels are averaging 78.8 points on 45 percent shooting and allowing 64.6 points on 40.2 percent shooting. Sean Pedulla is averaging 13.9 points and 3.6 assists, while Jaylen Murray is averaging 11.9 points and 2.5 rebounds. Matthew Murrell is the third double-digit scorer and Dre Davis is grabbing 5 rebounds. The Ole Miss Rebels are shooting 35.4 percent from beyond the arc and 73.6 percent from the free throw line. The Ole Miss Rebels are allowing 29.1 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 31.9 rebounds per game.
Mississippi State Bulldogs Betting Preview
The Mississippi State Bulldogs lost to Kentucky and Auburn, and they play Tennessee, South Carolina, and Alabama next. The Mississippi State Bulldogs are averaging 82.8 points on 46.7 percent shooting and allowing 69.5 points on 42.5 percent shooting. Josh Hubbard is averaging 17 points and 3 assists, while Claudell Harris Jr. is averaging 11.2 points and 3.1 rebounds. KeShawn Murphy is dishing 1.9 assists and Riley Kugel is grabbing 2.9 rebounds. The Mississippi State Bulldogs are shooting 32.7 percent from beyond the arc and 70.6 percent from the free throw line. The Mississippi State Bulldogs are allowing 34.8 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 36.8 rebounds per game.
Why the Mississippi State Bulldogs will win
- Ole Miss has lost 16 of its last 17 games against AP-ranked opponents.
- Mississippi State has won 11 of its last 12 day games against the Southeastern Conference at Humphrey Coliseum.
- Ole Miss has lost the first half in 10 of its last 12 games against AP-ranked opponents.
Why the Ole Miss Rebels will win
- Ole Miss has won nine of its last 10 games.
- Mississippi State has lost 24 of its last 32 games against AP-ranked opponents.
Total Points Facts
- Eighteen of Mississippi State’s last 19 day games against Conference opponents have produced a total of 143 or fewer points.
- Eight of Ole Miss’ last nine games have produced a total of 142 or fewer points.
Mississippi State vs Ole Miss Injury Report
The Mississippi Rebels will be without Mikeal Brown-Jones. The Mississippi State Bulldogs will be without Kanye Clary, while Riley Kugel will be questionable with an ankle injury.
Mississippi State vs Ole Miss Prediction
The Mississippi State Bulldogs are the more talented team with an aggressive defense and the best player on the court in Hubbard. However, Ole Miss and Mississippi State is a rivalry game, and I love my points in a rivalry game. Also, Ole Miss is 12-5 ATS on the season, which includes four straight covers. Besides, Ole Miss just beat Alabama on the road as a 12-point underdog. There are no concerns about a letdown, as Mississippi State is an in-state battle that doesn’t need any extra motivation. This should be a fun SEC showdown. Give me the Rebels and the points.