College Basketball Picks & Predictions: Texas vs. Ole Miss (Wednesday)
The 2024-25 college basketball season rolls on and we have another loaded Wednesday night of games to wager on. Our top men's college basketball bets today feature Texas vs. Ole Miss in an entertaining SEC matchup. Plus, we lock in picks for Houston vs. West Virginia in the Big 12 and North Texas vs. Wichita State in the AAC.
Note that all betting lines are accurate as of this writing, but shop around for the best odds. Enjoy this college basketball picks and predictions for Wednesday, January 29th’s game Texas vs. Ole Miss.
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Wednesday's Best College Basketball Bets: Texas vs. Ole Miss
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Texas vs. Ole Miss (-5.5) | 141.5 O/U (-110/-110)
These two SEC teams appear to be trending in opposite directions right now. Ole Miss is on a three-game losing streak while Texas has won three of its last four, including a big win over rival Texas A&M on Saturday. Despite the recent results, it's buy-low time for the Rebels and a prime sell-high spot for the Longhorns.
Texas could be in for a letdown after its emotional come-from-behind victory against an in-state rival. The Longhorns overcame a 22-point second-half deficit to win by one at home vs. Texas A&M. It means plenty for their NCAA Tournament resume - in a revenge game, no less.
Now Texas goes on the road to unfamiliar territory in Oxford, Mississippi - a place the conference newcomers haven't played at in decades. Can you blame it for coming out a bit flat here, especially after Saturday's victory? The Longhorns haven't fared well in traditional SEC road games so far, losing by 20 points at Texas A&M and by 24 at Florida.
On the flip side, this is arguably a must-win situation for Ole Miss to break its losing streak. The Rebels started 4-0 in SEC play and need to get back on track before facing Auburn and Kentucky in the next two games. It's a brutal stretch, facing ranked opponents six times in a seven-game span. The lone outlier is this home spot vs. Texas.
Before losing by eight points at Missouri last weekend, the Rebels' previous two losses were coin toss results. Ole Miss suffered an overtime road loss at rival Mississippi State and then blew a late lead vs. Texas A&M to lose by one. Plus, in the game prior, the Rebels pulled off an impressive double-digit road upset at Alabama.
In this specific matchup, Mississippi has the edge in a couple of key areas. Per KenPom, the Rebels boast the SEC's top defensive efficiency during conference play while forcing turnovers at the highest rate as well. They're also holding league opponents to 27.3% three-point shooting while Texas is just 29.4% from three in SEC play (11th in conference).
Meanwhile, Texas ranks 15th in the conference in defensive efficiency itself. The Longhorns have been better defensively in the past two games but both came at home. On the road, they've given 84 and 80 points to Florida and Texas A&M, respectively. Though Ole Miss doesn't have the most potent offensive attack, it is the SEC's best at avoiding turnovers so far.
Grab Ole Miss to cover as home favorites. The Rebels are 5-2 against the spread (ATS) in conference play and 12-5 ATS over their past 17 games. They bounce back with a convincing win here.
Pick: Ole Miss -5.5 (-110)