The Kentucky Wildcats (13-6, 4-2 SEC) are favored (-9.5) to extend a four-game win streak when they host the Ole Miss Rebels (11-8, 3-3 SEC) at 11 a.m. ET on Saturday, January 24, 2026 at Rupp Arena. The matchup airs on ESPN. The point total for the matchup is set at 144.
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Kentucky Cover -9.5 vs Ole Miss -124
Kentucky vs. Ole Miss betting lines
- Kentucky moneyline odds to win: -578
- Ole Miss moneyline odds to win: +423
- Spread: Kentucky (-9.5)
- Total: 144
Kentucky statistics, trends and more
As the home team
- Kentucky has a better record against the spread at home (6-6-0) than it does in away games (1-3-0).
- The Wildcats have eclipsed the total more consistently at home, hitting the over in seven of 12 home matchups (58.3%). On the road, they have hit the over in two of four games (50%).
- Kentucky has won a lower percentage of its games as a moneyline favorite when playing at home, going 9-2 (.818). On the road as a moneyline favorite, it has a record of 1-0 (1.000).
Recent trends
- The Wildcats have seen a decrease in scoring lately, putting up 82.6 points per game in their last 10 outings, 0.5 points fewer than the 83.1 they’ve scored this year.
- The past 10 games have seen Kentucky concede 3.3 more points per game (74.0) than its season-long average (70.7).
- Over their last 10 outings, the Wildcats are making 0.3 fewer three-pointers per game than their season long average (8.1 compared to 8.4 season-long), while shooting a higher percentage from beyond the arc in that span (37.9% compared to 34.6% season-long).
Kentucky betting records this season
- ATS Record: 8-11-0 (Home: 6-6-0; Away: 1-3-0)
- ATS Record When Favored by 9.5+: 5-4-0 (As Favorite: 6-8-0; As Underdog: 2-3-0)
- O-U-P: 9-10-0 (Home: 7-5-0; Away: 2-2-0)
- Record When Moneyline Favorite: 11-3 (Home: 9-2; Away: 1-0)
- Record When Moneyline Underdog: 1-3 (Home: 0-0; Away: 1-2)
| Field Goal % | Opp. Field Goal % | Rebounds | Opp. Rebounds | Assists | Turnovers |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 47.8 (57th in nation) | 41.9 (77th) | 34.8 (74th) | 29.0 (71st) | 17.1 (45th) | 9.6 (35th) |
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Ole Miss statistics, trends and more
As the away team
- This season, Ole Miss is 3-7-0 at home against the spread (.300 winning percentage). On the road, it is 3-1-0 ATS (.750).
- Rebels games have gone above the over/under more frequently at home (six times out of 10) than away (two of four) this season.
- The Rebels’ winning percentage at home when moneyline underdogs is .000 (0-2), and on the road it is .500 (2-2).
Recent trends
- While the Rebels are averaging 75.5 points per game in 2025-26, they have improved that mark over their last 10 games, amassing 75.6 a contest.
- In its previous 10 games, Ole Miss is ceding 74.1 points per game, 2.9 more points than its season average (71.2).
- In their last 10 games, the Rebels are sinking 8.1 threes per game, 0.4 more than their season average (7.7). However, they own a worse three-point percentage over their last 10 games (33.5%) compared to their season average (34.3%).
Ole Miss betting records this season
- ATS Record: 6-13-0 (Home: 3-7-0; Away: 3-1-0)
- ATS Record When Underdog by 9.5+: 2-0-0 (As Favorite: 3-8-0; As Underdog: 3-5-0)
- O-U-P: 12-7-0 (Home: 6-4-0; Away: 2-2-0)
- Record When Moneyline Favorite: 9-2 (Home: 7-1; Away: 0-0)
- Record When Moneyline Underdog: 2-6 (Home: 0-2; Away: 2-2)
| Field Goal % | Opp. Field Goal % | Rebounds | Opp. Rebounds | Assists | Turnovers |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 44.7 (223rd in nation) | 42.2 (95th) | 31.6 (240th) | 31.1 (183rd) | 14.0 (196th) | 9.3 (21st) |
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