College Football Preview: Mississippi State Bulldogs vs. Ole Miss Rebels – Friday, Nov. 29, 2024
The Mississippi State Bulldogs (2-9) look to pull off a huge upset when they face the ninth-ranked Ole Miss Rebels (8-3) on Friday, November 29 at 3:30 PM ET at Vaught-Hemingway Stadium in Oxford, Mississippi. In the upcoming college football betting matchup, the Rebels are favored to succeed with a point spread at -26.0 (-110).
Mississippi State Bulldogs Betting Preview
The Bulldogs have lost four out of their last five games and are currently riding a two-game losing streak. Their latest defeat was a 39-20 outcome against the 23rd-ranked Missouri Tigers.
Michael Van Buren Jr. had 16 of his 28 passes completed for 191 yards and one touchdown. Davon Booth was strong on the ground with 12 carries that amounted to 124 yards and a touchdown. Both will need exceptional play if they want any shot at winning against the Rebels.
They only had possession of the ball for a little over 18 minutes and still managed to score 20 points. While this is encouraging, they still need to find ways to earn more possessions and not let another team control the pace.
The Bulldogs have been accumulating 26.9 points a game. On defense, they are giving up 34.8 points from opponents. This is not a healthy spread and will likely cause them issues moving forward.
Ole Miss Rebels Betting Preview
The Rebels had their three game win streak snapped with a recent loss, which is one of the toughest ones they faced on the year. This was a 24-17 outing against the unranked Florida Gators. A week prior, the Rebels had defeated the third ranked Georgia Bulldogs and were in contention for a playoff push.
Jaxson Dart did not have his best game down the stretch, but he completed 24 of 41 passes for 323 yards. While he had two touchdowns, he also threw two interceptions and one of them was costly at the end.
They put up 464 total yards and allowed the Gators to put up 345. Turnovers were a big deal here, as the Rebels had three and the Gators just had one.
The Rebels are piecing together 38.6 points and holding teams down to 13.9 points per game. This is a terrific spread, assuming they can continue to reach both of these averages in the game.
Odds, Series Trends, and Free Pick
MyBookie showcases their college football betting odds in the Mississippi State Bulldogs vs. Ole Miss Rebels battle. These odds reveal the Rebels as 26-point favorites, while market analysis further estimates the Rebels have a 94.7 percent chance to win the matchup.
The Rebels were knocked out of playoff contention. This will be a great opportunity to let off some steam and cover the spread.
Final Pick: Ole Miss Rebels -26.0 (-110)
