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The Ole Miss Rebels (3-0) will open up SEC play in a battle against the Alabama Crimson Tide (2-1) on Saturday. Kickoff from Bryant-Denny Stadium is set for 3:30 p.m. ET (CBS). Below, we analyze BetMGM Sportsbook’s lines around the Ole Miss vs. Alabama odds, and make our expert college football picks and predictions.
Ole Miss took down the Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets 48-23 last week to cover as 16.5-point home favorites. While QB Jaxson Dart was just 10-of-18 through the air with 251 yards and a passing TD, he had 14 carries for 136 yards and 2 TDs on the ground in the victory. In total, the Rebels had 5 TDs and 299 yards on the ground last week. Ole Miss put up 24 points in the final 7 minutes and 45 seconds of the game to extend its lead and cover the spread.
The Crimson Tide defeated the South Florida Bulls 17-3 last week, failing to cover as 34.5-point road favorites. With a 3-3 halftime score, they put up 14 points in the 2nd half to secure the victory. It was a tough day through the air with QBs Ty Simpson and Tyler Buchner combining for a 10-of-23 performance and only 107 yards. RB Roydell Williams carried the load on offense with 17 carries for 129 yards and a TD.
Alabama is No. 12, and Ole Miss is No. 16 in the US LBM Coaches Poll powered by USA TODAY Sports.
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Ole Miss at Alabama odds
Provided by BetMGM Sportsbook; access USA TODAY Sports Scores and Sports Betting Odds hub for a full list. Lines last updated at 6:57 a.m. ET.
- Moneyline (ML): Ole Miss +210 (bet $100 to win $210) | Alabama -275 (bet $275 to win $100)
- Against the spread (ATS): Ole Miss +7 (-110) | Alabama -7 (-110)
- Over/Under (O/U): 55.5 (O: -110 | U: -110)
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Ole Miss at Alabama picks and predictions
Prediction
Ole Miss 27, Alabama 24
Moneyline
LEAN OLE MISS (+210).
While Alabama somewhat came to life in the 2nd half last week to secure the victory, it has not looked good in the past 2 weeks dating back to its 34-24 loss against the Texas Longhorns. It seems the Crimson Tide have not been able to identify their No. 1 QB, and as a result, they have had to rely more on their run game.
While Ole Miss has not truly been tested thus far, its offense has displayed an ability to score, putting up 37 or more points in each game this season while its defense has not allowed more than 23 points in the same span. The Rebels have only given up 2 rushing TDs this season, and while that will surely increase on Saturday, they should be able to hold Alabama long enough to have a shot at victory in the final minutes.
Against the spread
BET OLE MISS +7 (-110).
For the reasons stated above, the Rebels will put pressure on the Alabama offense while Dart and company are able to find the endzone. Dart will have to be more successful through the air this week, but his dual-threat ability will keep the Crimson Tide on their toes enough to stay in the game.
Over/Under
LEAN UNDER 55.5 (-110).
Besides the first week against the Middle Tennessee Blue Raiders, Alabama’s offense has only scored 24 and 17 points respectively. While Ole Miss has performed well on offense this season, expect this game to be fought in the trenches, which will cause points to come at more of a premium.
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