The Kentucky Wildcats host Mississippi on Wednesday, looking to build on their 20-9 mark against the 12-17 Rebels in college basketball betting action at Rupp Arena.
Sportsbook Odds & Computer Pick
Sportsbooks (including Sportsbook) had the Kentucky Wildcats betting line as -11-point favorites in this particular matchup earlier in the day. Also, watch for the Sportsbook over/under total value at Sportsbook.
Mississippi Rebels vs Kentucky Wildcats Matchup
Team Betting Records & Power Rankings
The Mississippi Rebels will look to cover the spread vs the Kentucky Wildcats on Wednesday, as the Rebels are 10-18 ATS versus the spread this season, while the Wildcats are 13-16 ATS. Mississippi is 10-18 against the total, while Kentucky is 16-13 versus the total betting line.
According to new college basketball power rankings here at Odds Shark, it's the No. 161-ranked Kentucky Wildcats and the No. 212-rated Mississippi Rebels in this matchup.
Statistical Matchup
The game also pits Kentucky's No. 76-ranked offense, averaging 76.59 PPG, against a Rebels defense that ranks No. 223 at 77.14 PPG. The Wildcats field goal percentage has averaged 46.71% so far, more than the Rebels marksmen have achieved on the year, 42.19% per game.
Recent Outings Betting Recap
Breein Tyree scored 17 points in a futile effort to lead the Rebels to a win (they lost 73-65 to Tennessee at The Pavilion at Ole Miss on Saturday).
The battle between the Wildcats and Tigers didnt turn out to be much of a battle at all as Missouri was handed a 87-66 defeat on Saturday at Rupp Arena.
Next Betting Matchups
Mississippi home to Vanderbilt, Saturday, March 3rd
Kentucky at Florida, Saturday, March 3rd