Ole Miss at Kentucky 2/28/18 - College Basketball Pick & Prediction
Ole Miss Rebels vs. Kentucky Wildcats

NCAAB: Wednesday, Feb. 28, 2018 at 7:00 PM EST
TV: ESPN2 
Latest Odds: UK -11.5 Total 151

Following a loss to a ranked Tennessee squad, the Ole Miss Rebels (12-17, 5-11) travel to Lexington to battle the #23 Kentucky Wildcats. The Rebels lost to the Wildcats by a score of 99-76 last season and are looking to avoid a similar outcome in this game.

Deandre Burnett is the leading scorer for the Rebels and is averaging 14.2 points per game. Burnett also leads the Rebels in assists with 4 per contest. Terence Davis is an additional scoring threat for Ole Miss and is averaging 13.2 points per game. Breein Tyree (10.5 points per game) and Bruce Stevens (10.3 points per game) round out the double figure scorers for Ole Miss.

Following a solid victory over Missouri, the #23 Kentucky Wildcats (20-9, 9-7) play host to the Ole Miss Rebels. The Wildcats defeated the Rebels last season and are looking for a win in this game.

Kevin Knox is the leading scorer for the Wildcats and is averaging 15.6 points per game. Shai Gilgeous-Alexander is an additional player to watch for Kentucky and is averaging 12.9 points per game. Hamidou Diallo (10.8 points per game) and P.J. Washington (10.3 points per game) round out the double figure scorers for the Wildcats. Kentucky is averaging 77 points per game this season and shooting 46.7% from the field.

Recent Betting Trends:

• Rebels are 0-7 ATS in their last 7 Wednesday games.


• Wildcats are 5-2 ATS in their last 7 Wednesday games.


• Over is 5-2 in Rebels last 7 vs. a team with a winning straight up record.


• Over is 5-0 in Wildcats last 5 games following a ATS win.

Pick: Kentucky Wildcats -11.5

This Wildcats team have really started to turn things around with three straight wins and ATS covers - more of the same tonight against struggling Ole Miss. Rebels Coach Andy Kennedy has resigned and Ole Miss season has spiraled downward going just 1-8 straight up and ATS. Final Score Prediction, Kentucky Wildcats win and cover ATS 78-65.