Ole Miss Rebels vs. Texas A&M Aggies Preview & Pick – Jan 22, 2025

An exciting SEC college basketball showdown is coming up soon between the 13th-ranked Texas A&M Aggies (14-4) and 16th-ranked Ole Miss Rebels (15-3) on Wednesday, January 22 at 9:00 PM ET at the Sandy and John Black Pavilion in Oxford, Mississippi. The Rebels are favored at home with a point spread at -3.5 (-110) at MyBookie.

Texas A&M Aggies Betting Preview

The Aggies recently snapped their two-game win streak with a 68-57 victory over the LSU Tigers. Over their last five games, they have gone 3-2 and are aiming to find more consistency.

Against the Tigers, they were tied at 30 at the half but had a much stronger performance on both ends of the floor for the second half of action. Zhuric Phelps was crucial to their offense with 13 points and six assists.

They shot well from the field at 42.6 percent and 31.8 percent from deep, both of which were better than the Tigers’ averages. They also turned it over nine times but forced the Tigers to have 18 turnovers in return.

The Aggies have put up 76.4 points a game on average with a shooting accuracy of 42.9 percent. Their defense has allowed 65.8 points a game from opposing teams, which offers a solid margin of error here.

Ole Miss Rebels Betting Preview

The Rebels have just suffered their third loss of the season, which was an 84-81 overtime thriller against the Mississippi State Bulldogs. This loss ended their four-game win streak, which was also their third time this season they had four or more games in a row before losing.

They had a sluggish first half, as they were down 37-29 before bursting open with a 45 point outing to force overtime. Jaemyn Brakefield led with 20 points and seven rebounds off the bench, while Sean Pedulla added 18 points despite poor shooting from deep (3-12).

This matchup could have gone either way, but it is interesting to see that the Bulldogs had to go to overtime to pull this out. They greatly outnumbered the Rebels in rebounding at 51-39, which gave them an advantage. They also turned it over 15 times while forcing the Rebels to have 10.

The Rebels are getting 78.8 points a game and shooting 45.0 percent from the field. Their defense has been similar to the Aggies’, as they have held opponents to 65.7 points a game. This spread is slightly more appealing than what the Aggies offer.

Odds, Series Trends, and Free Pick

MyBookie showcases great Texas A&M Aggies vs. Ole Miss Rebels betting odds that reveal the Rebels as 3.5-point favorites. Looking at market analysis, the Rebels have a 58.1 percent chance of winning in the comfort of their home. This is going to be close, but the Rebels have an excellent shot being back at home. 

Final Pick: Ole Miss Rebels -3.5 (-110)