Ole Miss Rebels
American Football NCAAF Kroger Field Sat 6 Sep 15:30
Kentucky Wildcats
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College Football Betting Preview: Ole Miss vs Kentucky

Ole Miss face Kentucky in this NCAAF Week 2 matchup at Kroger Field, with kickoff scheduled for 15:30 on Saturday 6 September. Our betting preview features expert predictions, picks, the latest betting odds and H2H stats.

Bet on Ole Miss to Get the Job Done

Bet on Ole Miss with a -8.5 spread when they play Kentucky. This is a great number and we are confident the favorites can cover the line at odds of -110.

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20-17 Victory for Kentucky in Pair’s Last Head-to-Head

Ole Miss claimed a victory in their previous game. A 63-7 home win occurred against Georgia State Panthers at Vaught-Hemingway Stadium.

Kentucky Wildcats won their last game which was at home. It was a 24-16 triumph at Kroger Field against Toledo Rockets.

Head-to-Head Statistics

Kentucky won the most recent matchup between these teams. A 20-17 victory was registered against Ole Miss at Vaught-Hemingway Stadium. Ole Miss have won two of the previous 3 H2H meetings.

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Ole Miss vs Kentucky Prediction & Picks

Discover the top Ole Miss vs Kentucky betting angles — from our trusted match prediction and likely score to the best prop plays and a customized bet builder.

Game Prediction

Our pick is that Ole Miss will gain the upper hand in this college football showdown. This leads us to backing them against the spread at -110, with the -8.5 line offering lots of appeal.

The CFB handicappers at Sportsgambler.com start by analyzing recent form and staying on top of injury news before making any picks. From there, we interpret the story the stats are telling to help shape our predictions.

Key Ole Miss vs Kentucky stats:

  • The -8.5 line has been covered by Ole Miss in 4 of their last 5 games.
  • The -8.5 line has been covered by Ole Miss in 15 of their last 20 games.
  • The -8.5 line has been covered by Ole Miss in 3 consecutive games.
  • The +8.5 line hasn’t been covered by Kentucky in 3 of their last 5 games.

Ole Miss -8.5 Probability

The best sportsbooks make it a 52.4% chance that our pick is settled as a winner. However, our cappers think that the probability is close to 60% taking all factors into consideration. It’s why we think it’s worth placing this college bet.

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Player Prop Picks

Top Pick: Harrison Wallace III Anytime TD +145 BetMGM logo

Harrison Wallace III (Ole Miss) is available at +145 to record a TD. All things considered, we believe the odds are appealing for betting on him in the Anytime Touchdown Scorer market.

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Josh Kattus Over 22.5 Receiving Yards -114 BetMGM logo

Josh Kattus (Kentucky) can be backed at -114 to accumulate over 22.5 receiving yards. With confidence, we can back him to cover the generous Player Receiving Yards line, as all the signs point to him reaching the expected total.

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Same Game Parlay Picks

Spread Ole Miss -8.5
Totals Over 50.5
Anytime Touchdown Harrison Wallace III

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Correct Score Prediction

Ole Miss Ole Miss logo 34 - 23 Kentucky logo Kentucky

There’s a massive payout on the cards should you correctly predict the correct score. We’re siding with the Rebels to enjoy a 34-23 victory which will hopefully go close.

Ole Miss vs Kentucky Odds

The odds and lines are updated on a frequent basis. You might therefore find that they are different to the ones listed for the betting predictions and bet builder tips.

Ole Miss Heavy Favorites to Win

For this college game, the sportsbooks’ Moneyline betting odds mean Ole Miss are -333 favorites to win and that means a 77% chance of landing a victory. Kentucky are regarded as a long shot to win and you can currently back them at +260.

The current spread is 8.5 and total points is 50.5. The Totals offers football bettors an alternative way of getting involved. If you’re going for Under 50.5, this outcome can be backed at -112.

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Kewan Lacy Favorite to Score First Touchdown

Kewan Lacy is favorite to be First Touchdown Scorer at +490. If you want to back him to score the last TD, you can get similar odds.

Touchdown

Kewan Lacy (Ole Miss)
First TD
+490
Anytime TD
-135
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Seth McGowan (Kentucky)
First TD
+750
Anytime TD
+105
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Harrison Wallace III (Ole Miss)
First TD
+850
Anytime TD
+140
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Logan Diggs (Ole Miss)
First TD
+900
Anytime TD
+150
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Receiving Yards

Cayden Lee (Ole Miss)
Over 51.5
-114
Under 51.5
-114
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De'Zhaun Stribling (Ole Miss)
Over 44.5
-114
Under 44.5
-114
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Harrison Wallace III (Ole Miss)
Over 41.5
-114
Under 41.5
-114
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Josh Kattus (Kentucky)
Over 20.5
-114
Under 20.5
-114
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Rushing Yards

Kewan Lacy (Ole Miss)
Over 64.5
-114
Under 64.5
-114
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Seth McGowan (Kentucky)
Over 57.5
-114
Under 57.5
-114
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Dante Dowdell (Kentucky)
Over 45.5
-114
Under 45.5
-114
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Passing Yards

Austin Simmons (Ole Miss)
Over 260.5
-114
Under 260.5
-114
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Zach Calzada (Kentucky)
Over 167.5
-114
Under 167.5
-114
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Kentucky Have Six Losses From Past Ten at Home

Kentucky have gone 4-6 across their last 10 home games, averaging 23.40 points scored and 19.50 points allowed.

Ole Miss own a 6-4 mark in their past 10 road games, averaging 28.30 points scored and 22.20 points allowed.

Ole Miss defeated Kentucky 42-41 the last time they played at Kroger Field.

Last 10 Games W-L P PF PA O50.5 U50.5
Kentucky logo Kentucky Home Stats 4-6 42.90 23.40 19.50 3 7
Ole Miss logo Ole Miss Away Stats 6-4 50.50 28.30 22.20 4 6
  • W-L = Wins-Losses
  • P = Avg. Points
  • PF = Avg. Points For
  • PA = Avg. Points Against
  • O50.5 = Games Over 50.5 Points
  • U50.5 = Games Under 50.5 Points
Team Stats

Latest regular season and playoff games stats.

Ole Miss logo Ole Miss Stats
Kentucky Wildcats logo Kentucky Wildcats Stats
Moneyline
  • 7 wins and 3 defeats in the last 10 games
  • 6 wins and 4 defeats in the last 10 games on the road
Moneyline
  • 4 wins and 6 defeats in the last 10 games
  • 4 wins and 6 defeats in the last 10 home games
Point Spread
Point Spread
Total Points
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NCAAF Standings Select Season

Southeastern W L PF PA N. Pts Home Away Strk
Arkansas 1 0 52 7 45 1-0 0-0 1W
Auburn 1 0 38 24 14 0-0 1-0 1W
Florida 1 0 55 0 55 1-0 0-0 1W
Georgia 1 0 45 7 38 1-0 0-0 1W
Kentucky 1 0 24 16 8 1-0 0-0 1W
LSU 1 0 17 10 7 0-0 1-0 1W
Mississippi State 1 0 34 17 17 0-0 1-0 1W
Missouri 1 0 61 6 55 1-0 0-0 1W
Oklahoma 1 0 35 3 32 1-0 0-0 1W
Ole Miss 1 0 63 7 56 1-0 0-0 1W
South Carolina 1 0 24 11 13 1-0 0-0 1W
Tennessee 1 0 45 26 19 1-0 0-0 1W
Texas A&M 1 0 42 24 18 1-0 0-0 1W
Vanderbilt 1 0 45 3 42 1-0 0-0 1W
Alabama 0 1 17 31 -14 0-0 0-1 1L
Texas 0 1 7 14 -7 0-0 0-1 1L