Kentucky vs. Ole Miss odds: Current line, win probability, final score prediction, how to watch

Kentucky and Ole Miss are set to do battle Tuesday night in a key SEC basketball game and the odds are in!

The Wildcats are 15-4 (4-4) while the Rebels are 16-6 (5-4) coming in. However, the former holds the edge in the top 25 over Ole Miss, ranking No. 14 compared to No. 25.

Without further ado, let’s dive into the particulars as the Rebels play host Tuesday night.

Odds for Kentucky vs. Ole Miss

Kentucky opened as a 4.5 point underdog against Ole Miss, following their loss to Arkansas. The total for the games is 156.5 points.

If you want to bet the money line, the Wildcats are +158 while the Rebels are favored at -192, per FanDuel.

Final score predictions for Kentucky vs. Ole Miss

BPI Predicted winner: Ole Miss
BPI Predicted point differential: 2.1
BPI Win probability (for Ole Miss): 58.4%
BPI Matchup Quality: 88.4

ESPN’s BPI is a model designed to provide a statistical comparison between two teams and predict future success. This metric also favors Ole Miss at home but the game is expected to be a little closer.

The matchup quality is also pretty high up for the Tuesday slate. It’s the No. 5 overall game of the slate, so you can expect, at least the fans hope, for a good game of basketball.

KenPom Predicted final score: Ole Miss 80, Kentucky 77
KenPom Win probability (for Ole Miss): 61%

KenPom is another predictive system for college basketball. It’s designed to show how strong a team is at a given time, without taking factors like injuries into account. It favors Ole Miss over Kentucky just like the other metrics and odds.

However, the ESPN BPI likes the game to be a little closer than KenPom, which still expects a good contest between the Wildcats and Rebels.

How to watch Kentucky vs. Ole Miss

Time: 7:00 p.m. ET
Channel: ESPN
Location: Oxford, Mississippi

The Wildcats and Rebels tip off this evening in another top 25 SEC matchup. If you’re not attending the contest, the game can be found on ESPN.