#4 Tennessee vs Ole Miss: Odds, Predictions & Key Insights | March 5, 2025
Written by: Colby Marchio
Last Update: Wed Mar 05, 2025, 12:36 pm ET
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Tennessee is riding high after a thrilling buzzer-beater win over Alabama, but now they face a quick turnaround on the road against Ole Miss. The Rebels have been tough at home all season, boasting a strong defense and an up-tempo style that could give the Volunteers trouble. With Tennessee's road offense struggling in SEC play, this matchup sets up as a prime spot for the home underdog.
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#4 Tennessee vs Ole Miss Odds
Can Ole Miss hold down the fort against Tennessee?
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Spread
Tennessee: -2.5 (-108)
Ole Miss: +2.5 (-112)
Total
Over: 138 (-115)
Under: 138 (-105)
Moneyline
Tennessee: -140
Ole Miss:+120
#4 Tennessee vs Ole Miss Best Bet
Coming off their buzzer-beater win over Alabama on Saturday, the Tennessee Volunteers hit the road to take on the Ole Miss Rebels. An emotional victory in dramatic fashion comes with a price in my book. The law states this is the equivalent of storming the court, so I have to fade Tennessee in this spot.
TENNESSEE BEATS BAMA AT THE BUZZER🤯
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This is only the second time this season that Ole Miss has been a home underdog. The lone instance was against No. Auburn on February first, where they lost 92-82 as 5.5-point underdogs. Now, they find themselves as short dogs in their home gym on Senior Night, coming off a narrow win over Oklahoma on Saturday.
At home this season, the Rebels have maintained a top-100 offense, complemented by a top-30 defense. They excel at forcing turnovers, protecting the basketball, and blocking shots—ranking top 20 in both categories. This top-100 offense now faces the second-best road defense in the country. Fortunately for them, Tennessee's road offense has struggled during SEC play.
The Volunteers have the third-worst road offense in the SEC. They turn the ball over at a high rate and struggle both inside and from deep. Ole Miss will force the pace with its top-75 tempo. If Tennessee's offense does not show up tonight in Oxford, they will not be able to keep up.
With the emotional win over Alabama and a quick turnaround on the road, I think Tennessee is in for some regression. I love the home dog in this spot. Give me the points!
Best Bet: Ole Miss (+2.5) (-112) on BetOnline
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Former D1 (club) baseball player, Colby has been betting since his college days at DePaul, where he had to endure the worst collegiate basketball the Big East has ever seen. He is an advanced analytics nerd and has never seen an underdog he has not liked. Hot. Corn. Bull. It does not matter the dog he loves them all.
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