Kentucky vs. Ole Miss Best Bet – February 4, 2025

The 14th-ranked Kentucky Wildcats (15-6) have a tough test on the road when they face the 25th-ranked Ole Miss Rebels (16-6) on Tuesday, February 4 at 7:00 PM ET at the Sandy and John Black Pavilion in Oxford, Mississippi. The Rebels are favored with a -4.5 (-110) point spread at MyBookie.

Kentucky Wildcats Betting Preview

The Wildcats are just 4-4 in the SEC and have gone 2-3 in their last five games. Their latest battle was an 89-79 loss to the Arkansas Razorbacks. This was also John Calipari’s first return to Rupp Arena as coach for another team (Arkansas).

Kentucky was done by one at the half, but a poor offensive performance in the second allowed the Razorbacks to maintain their lead. Amari Williams led the team in several aspects, such as 22 points, 11 rebounds, and three assists.

Despite a poorer shooting performance in the second half, the Wildcats still posted a 48.4 percent shooting effort from the field and 43.5 percent from long range. The problem is that they allowed the Razorbacks to make 55.2 percent of their shots, with 52.0 percent from deep.

The Wildcats are getting 87.2 points per game and making 48.5 percent of their shots. Their defense has held opponents to 76.5 points per game, which shows they typically have a healthy margin of error.

Ole Miss Rebels Betting Preview

The Rebels have gone 1-4 over their last five games, with the four losses against ranked opponents. Their recent battle was a 92-82 loss against the top-ranked Auburn Tigers.

Ole Miss had a slight six-point deficit heading into the half, but was able to keep within reach in the second. However, they allowed the Tigers to get 51 points in the second hand and eventually it was too much. Sean Pedulla led with 29 points and five rebounds.

Both teams shot around 46.0 percent from the field, with the Tigers shooting slightly better. However, long range shooting was crucial as the Tigers made half of their attempts while the Rebels shot 31.6 percent.

The Rebels are putting up 77.7 points per game and connecting on 44.6 percent of their shot attempts. Defensively they are allowing opponents to make 67.7 points per game. This margin is solid, but their defense has fallen lately.

Odds, Series Trends, and Free Pick

The best Kentucky Wildcats vs. Ole Miss Rebels betting odds can be found through MyBookie, as they currently show the Rebels as 4.5-point favorites. Current market predictions suggest the Rebels have a 58.4 percent chance of winning at home.

The Wildcats are a much better team than what their SEC record shows. They have a great opportunity to cover the spread here.

Final Pick: Kentucky Wildcats +4.5 (-110)