The Vanderbilt Commodores and Ole Miss Rebels meet Saturday in week 9 college football action at Vaught-Hemingway Stadium. Let’s preview this game and give out a pick and prediction.

Vanderbilt Commodores Betting Preview 

The Vanderbilt Commodores need a win to snap a 6-game losing streak. Vanderbilt has lost 6 of its last 7 road games. AJ Swann is completing 53.7 percent of his passes for 1,290 yards, 11 touchdowns and 7 interceptions. Will Sheppard and Jayden McGowan have combined for 939 receiving yards and 8 touchdowns, while London Humphreys has 14 receptions. The Vanderbilt Commodores ground game is averaging 83.3 yards per contest, and Patrick Smith leads the way with 257 yards and 2 touchdowns. Defensively, Vanderbilt is allowing 34.4 points and 437.5 yards per game. CJ Taylor leads the Vanderbilt Commodores with 52 tackles, Nate Clifton has 3.5 sacks and De’Rickey Wright has 2 interceptions.

Vanderbilt Commodores Team Facts

• Vanderbilt has lost each of its last 14 games against AP-ranked teams.
• Vanderbilt has failed to cover the spread in eight of its last nine games.
• Vanderbilt has lost the first half in 16 of its last 17 road games against conference opponents.
• Each of Vanderbilt’s last eight games have gone OVER the total points line.

Ole Miss Rebels Betting Preview 

The Ole Miss Rebels look to remain undefeated at home to improve to 7-1 on the year. Ole Miss has won 9 of its last 11 home games. Jaxson Dart is completing 63.6 percent of his passes for 1,840 yards, 13 touchdowns and 3 interceptions. Jordan Watkins and Tre Harris have combined for 1,005 receiving yards and 8 touchdowns, while Dayton Wade has 28 receptions. The Ole Miss Rebels ground game is averaging 189.3 yards per contest, and Quinshon Judkins leads the way with 567 yards and 7 touchdowns. Defensively, Ole Miss is allowing 23.4 points and 372.1 yards per game. Trey Washington leads the Ole Miss Rebels with 46 tackles, Suntarine Perkins has 3.5 sacks and John Saunders Jr. has 2 interceptions.

Ole Miss Rebels Team Facts

• Ole Miss has won each of its last 14 matches at Vaught-Hemingway Stadium when playing with a rest disadvantage.
• Ole Miss has covered the spread in seven of its last eight matches as a favorite when playing with a rest disadvantage.
• Ole Miss has won the first half in each of its last 12 home games against conference opponents.
• Ole Miss has won the first quarter in seven of its last eight home games against conference opponents.
• Six of Ole Miss’ last seven October home games against non-AP-ranked teams have gone UNDER the total points line.

Matchup/League Facts

• Ole Miss are one of only six FBS teams undefeated in home games this season ([z-0]).
• Ole Miss rank T9th among FBS teams for points per game this season (39.7).

Randy’s Pick

The Vanderbilt Commodores are one of the worst defensive teams in the country and that’s not ideal when going up against Ole Miss that’s 11th in total offense and 10th in scoring offense. However, Ole Miss has allowed teams to hang around this season, and Vanderbilt has seen 5 of its 6 losses be decided by 17 or fewer points. Vanderbilt has also had an extra week to prepare, while Ole Miss is coming off a hard fought game against Auburn and has Texas A&M on deck. Lots of points here. While an Ole Miss beat down wouldn’t be surprising, I’m going to side with Vanderbilt and the free touchdowns.