Number 16 Ole Miss heads to Columbia to face #22 Missouri on Saturday. The game is at 6:00 PM ET on the SEC Network. Can Missouri cover the 2.5-point spread as home favorites? Keep reading for our Ole Miss vs. Missouri prediction.
The Ole Miss Rebels are 15-4 straight up in the regular season this year. They are 12-6-1 ATS this season.
The Missouri Tigers are 15-4 straight up in the regular season this year. They are 10-9 ATS this season.
Ole Miss vs. Missouri Matchup & Betting Odds
759 Ole Miss Rebels (+2.5) at 760 Missouri Tigers (-2.5); o/u 143.5
6:00 p.m. ET, Saturday, January 25, 2025
Mizzou Arena, Columbia, MO
TV: SEC Network
Ole Miss vs. Missouri Public Betting Information
Our CBB Public Betting Information page indicates that 63% of public bettors are currently backing Missouri when it comes to the spread. This information is subject to change throughout the day, however, so be sure to check the link so you’re receiving the most up-to-date public betting data.
Ole Miss Rebels Game Notes
Rebels forward Jaemyn Brakefield provided a spark off the bench in his team’s 63-62 loss to Texas A&M on Wednesday night. The senior from Jackson, MS recorded 10 points, 8 rebounds, 2 assists, a steal, and a made three-pointer in 24 minutes. Brakefield is averaging 10.2 points per game this season.
Ole Miss guard Sean Pedulla also played well on Wednesday. The Virginia Tech transfer logged 16 points, 3 rebounds, an assist, 2 steals, and 4 made three-pointers. Pedulla is leading the team in scoring this season with 14.3 points per game.
Missouri Tigers Game Notes
Tigers guard Tamar Bates was the only Missouri player to reach double-figures in scoring in his team’s 61-53 loss to Texas on Tuesday. The Indiana transfer registered 10 points, a rebound, an assist, and 2 made free throws in 28 minutes of playing time. Bates shot 4 of 8 from the floor in the loss.
Missouri guard Mark Mitchell was also solid in his team’s game on Tuesday. The Duke transfer accumulated 7 points, 6 rebounds, a block, and a steal. Mitchell is leading the team in scoring with 13.4 points per game this year.
Ole Miss vs. Missouri CBB Betting Trends
Ole Miss is 4-7 ATS against ranked opponents since the start of last season.
The Rebels are 6-8 ATS after a loss since the beginning of last season.
Missouri is 5-2 ATS in their last 7 games against Ole Miss.
Missouri is 6-2 ATS in their last 8 games overall.
Ole Miss vs. Missouri CBB Prediction:
Missouri has had a lot of success against Ole Miss over the past few years. The Tigers are 5-2 straight up and 5-2 against the spread in their last 7 games against the Rebels. What’s more, Missouri will have a slight rest advantage in this contest. The Tigers last played on Tuesday, while Ole Miss last played on Wednesday. Mizzou has thrived in scenarios where they’ve had more rest than their opponent. Since the start of last season, Missouri is 7-3 ATS with the rest advantage. Additionally, the Tigers are 6-3 ATS when facing ranked foes since the start of last season. For all of the above reasons, I’m laying the points with Missouri at home in this one.