Ole Miss and Tennessee have been putting up points in bunches this season, especially lately. The Rebels put up 52 in a wild 52-51 win against Arkansas. A contest with 103 total points scored and 1,287 total yards gained came down to a defensive stop on the final play.
Meanwhile, Tennessee has completely blown away its last two SEC opponents in Missouri and South Carolina. This game represents a step up in class, but could be a first big win under Josh Heupel. The Volunteers have put up 107 points over the past two weeks, indicating that they might be able to stick with the Rebels’ potent offense.
Ole Miss opened as the favorite for on the road for this one, which is set for a 7:30 p.m. ET kickoff on SEC Network. The total is staggeringly high, topping 80 over the course of the week.
Tennessee is still a ways away from being a contender in the SEC, but a win on Saturday would bring the Vols back to a level of respectability they haven’t had in years.
Odds, Over/Under, Moneyline
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81 |
-115 |
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+105 |
Odds updated at 3 p.m. ET on Saturday. Click here for live odds. The total was as high as 82 this week, which is a staggering number.
Betting Trends
- The Over is 4-1 in the last 5 Tennessee games
- Tennessee is 8-20 ATS as home underdogs in its last 28 games
- Tennessee is 2-6 ATS against a team with a winning record in its last 8 games
- Ole Miss is 5-2 ATS against a team with a winning record in its last 7 games
- Ole Miss is 3-11 ATS as away favorites in its last 14 games
- Ole Miss is 2-10 on road in its last 12 games
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Ole Miss-Tennessee storylines
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Expert picks against the spread
Picks made at Ole Miss -3.5.
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Dan Santaromita |
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Jason Starrett |
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Chris Vannini |
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Ari Wasserman |
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