Ole Miss vs Tennessee Prediction 3/5/25 College Basketball Picks Today
Tennessee (24-5) vs. Ole Miss (20-9)
March 5, 2025 9:00 pm EDT
The Line: Ole Miss +2.5; Over/Under: 137.5
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The Tennessee Volunteers and Ole Miss Rebels meet Tuesday in college basketball action at the Sandy and John Black Pavilion. Here’s an Ole Miss vs Tennessee Prediction. This article will include an Ole Miss vs Tennessee Pick.
Tennessee Volunteers Betting Preview
The Tennessee Volunteers beat Alabama and LSU, and they play South Carolina next. Tennessee has won four straight games and is fighting for a top-four seed in the SEC Tournament.
The Tennessee Volunteers are averaging 74.5 points on 45.1 percent shooting and allowing 61.3 points on 37.4 percent shooting. Chaz Lainer is averaging 17.8 points and 3.9 rebounds, while Zakai Zeigler is averaging 13.7 points and 7.2 assists. Jordan Gainey is the third double-digit scorer and Igor Milicic Jr. is grabbing 7.5 rebounds. The Tennessee Volunteers are shooting 34.6 percent from beyond the arc and 74.5 percent from the free throw line. The Tennessee Volunteers are allowing 27.9 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 34.3 rebounds per game.
Ole Miss Rebels Betting Preview
The Ole Miss Rebels lost to Auburn, beat Oklahoma, and they play Florida next. It’s senior night for an Ole Miss roster that has 10 seniors.
The Ole Miss Rebels are averaging 77.9 points on 44.7 percent shooting and allowing 71 points on 42.8 percent shooting. Sean Pedulla is averaging 15.2 points and 3.8 assists, while Jaemyn Brakefield is averaging 11 points and 4.6 rebounds. Matthew Murrell is the third double-digit scorer and Dre Davis is grabbing 4.4 rebounds. The Ole Miss Rebels are shooting 34.9 percent from beyond the arc and 73.3 percent from the free throw line. The Ole Miss Rebels are allowing 32.4 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 29.6 rebounds per game.
Why the Ole Miss Rebels will win
- Ole Miss has won 17 of its last 19 night games at The Sandy and John Black Pavilion at Ole Miss.
- Tennessee has lost three of its last four road night games against the Southeastern Conference.
- Ole Miss has won the first half in each of its last four night games at The Sandy and John Black Pavilion at Ole Miss against Top 10 AP-ranked opponents.
Why the Tennessee Volunteers will win
- Tennessee has won each of its last 14 night games against non-AP-ranked opponents.
- Ole Miss has lost 22 of its last 24 games against AP-ranked opponents.
- Ole Miss has lost the first half in each of its last six night games against Top 10 AP-ranked opponents.
Total Points Facts
- Each of Ole Miss’ last 14 night games against Top 10 AP-ranked opponents has produced a total of 138+ points.
- Four of Tennessee’s last five games against Conference opponents have produced a total of 139+ points.
Matchup/League Facts
- Ole Miss ranks 3rd among Division 1 teams for turnovers per game this season (8.9).
- Ole Miss ranks 4th among Division 1 teams for turnover percentage this season (11.4%).
- Tennessee ranks 1st among Division 1 teams for opponent field goal percentage this season (37.4%).
- Tennessee ranks 2nd among Division 1 teams for opponent three-point percentage this season (27.9%).
Ole Miss vs Tennessee Injury Report
Ole Miss doesn’t have a player listed on its injury report. Tennessee will continue to be without Cameron Carr due to a hand injury.
Ole Miss vs Tennessee Prediction
Ole Miss has won 12 of its 15 home games this season and has a roster loaded with seniors, so the Rebels will be up for this one. A top-five team coming to town on senior night, the Sandy and John Black Pavilion is going to be rocking. However, Tennessee is just too consistent to bet against in small favorite roles. Tennessee is battle-tested, has proven itself in big spots, and has arguably the best defense in college basketball.
The Vols are seventh in scoring defense, first in field goal percentage defense, and second in three-point percentage defense. Ole Miss hasn’t played well when stepping up in competition and that includes an 0-4 SU and ATS record in their last four games as an underdog. I’ll lay the small number with the Vols.
