Kentucky vs Mississippi Prediction and Picks: Bet Underdog Wildcats +4.5 to Cover at Ole Miss on Feb 4

February didn’t get off to a great start for either Kentucky or Ole Miss. The Wildcats lost at home to an Arkansas team coached by a familiar face in John Calipari while Ole Miss fell to No. 1 Auburn at home. NCAAB betting odds favored Kentucky 11 times in the last 12 meetings. However, the Rebels are favored in Tuesday’s matchup at -4.5.

Kentucky is ninth at +2800 in our odds to win March Madness. Ole Miss is priced at +500.

Check out our best Kentucky vs Ole Miss expert picks ahead.

Kentucky vs Mississippi Prediction

Kentucky 79, Ole Miss 74

Kentucky vs Ole Miss How to Watch

• Game: Kentucky (15-6, 4-4 SEC) vs Ole Miss (16-6, 5-4)
• Date/Time: Tuesday, Feb. 4, 7 p.m. ET
• Location: The Sandy and John Black Pavilion, Oxford, MS
• Kentucky vs Ole Miss Live Stream: Fubo. tv

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Kentucky vs Ole Miss Bets: ATS, Over/Under and Player Prop Picks

1. Kentucky ATS +4.5 (-115)

There are plenty of numbers to consider heading into the matchup between No. 14 Kentucky and No. 25 Ole Miss. None jump out more than Kentucky being 6-1 outright against ranked teams while Ole Miss has lost five of its six games when facing top-25 squads.

Other stats also favor the Wildcats.

🗣️ It’s about how we respond.

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— Kentucky Men’s Basketball (@KentuckyMBB) February 4, 2025

When looking at Kentucky vs Mississippi basketball betting trends, Ole Miss is 4-7-1 ATS at home (4-6-1 as the home favorite). The Wildcats have covered in their first two games as road underdogs and dating back to last season, Kentucky has covered in six of its seven games as a road underdog.

The last time Kentucky was the road underdog against Ole Miss, the Rebels came away with the 70-62 victory. We’re going with Kentucky to cover against the college basketball spread as the road underdog.

Bet on Kentucky ATS +4.5 (-115)

2. Kentucky vs Ole Miss Under 157

Six of the previous seven games between Ole Miss and Kentucky went over the total before the only meeting between the teams in 2024 finished well under the 162.5-point total.

Ole Miss has just four of its home games land over the total this season. The Rebels should be locked in defensively after allowing 92 points and 14 3-pointers in the loss to Auburn.

The Pomeroy basketball ratings have Ole Miss ranked 12th in defensive efficiency. The Rebels allowed less than 70 points in their last eight home games before things unraveled against Auburn.

When looking at the Kentucky vs Ole Miss best bets, go with this game to land under 157 as both teams will be eager to rebound from disappointing showings.

Bet on Kentucky vs Ole Miss Under 157

3. Kentucky’s Amari Williams 10+ Rebounds (-164)

Amari Williams has four double-doubles in his last six games. He is coming off a season-high 22 points in the loss to Arkansas.

Kentucky’s Amari Williams celebrated his birthday with 15 rebounds and 4 assists in huge win at Tennessee. #BBN #ukbasketball pic.twitter.com/oTUDRABcVJ

— John Clay (@johnclayiv) January 29, 2025

Williams has 50 rebounds in his last four games against ranked teams. The last time Kentucky played on the road, Williams pulled down a season-high 15 rebounds.

Among SEC teams, only Oklahoma pulls down fewer rebounds per game, Williams is a great addition to your NCAAB basketball picks and parlays today.

Bet on Amari Williams 10+ Rebounds (-164)

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