Texas vs. Ole Miss Odds
OXFORD, MS (The Spread) – No. 14 Texas steps into SEC country on Saturday when the Longhorns hit the road to face Ole Miss at 9:15PM ET on ESPN.
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Both teams come into this game at 2-0 overall. Texas is 1-1 against the spread this year and playing in its first road game while Ole Miss is 2-0 at home and 2-0 against the point spread odds. The Rebels are just 1-5 all-time against Texas, but the last meeting came in 1966.
Trends show that Texas is 2-8 against the spread in their last 10 games following a cover but 5-2 ATS in their last 7 non-conference games. Ole Miss is 13-13 ATS in its last 16 non-conference games but just 1-5 ATS in their last 6 games following a cover.
Oddsmakers see Texas as the favorite in this contest, as the Longhorns are getting odds of -9.5 points against Ole Miss. The over/under total has been set at 47.5 points. (View Matchup) The opening odds had Texas favored by 13.5 points, but the spread has been making a quick decent, now settling at Texas -9.5 points.
Texas is 2-0 thanks to a 37-17 win over Wyoming and a 45-0 win over New Mexico this season. The Longhorns are posting 433.5 yards of offense per game so far this year, including 213 rushing yards per contest. Joe Bergeron has been the team’s leading rusher so far, as he has 159 yards and 3TDs this season. Defensively, the Longhorns are holding opponents under 300 yards per game, including just 155.5 passing yards per game.
Ole Miss has beaten Central Arkansas, 49-27, and UTEP, 28-10. The Rebels have been piling on the offense this season, averaging 551.5 total yards per game and 282.5 rushing yards per contest. Along with that, quarterback Bo Wallace has thrown for 438 yards and 5TDs while also rushing for 135 yards and 2 scores. Defensively, Ole Miss has been strong against the run, holding opponents to just 68.5 rushing yards per game.
In terms of Injuries, Texas kicker Anthony Fera is doubtful for the game due to a groin injury. Ole Miss defensive back Trae Elston is serving a one-game suspension while defensive end Gerald Rivers is questionable due to eligibility issues.
The Public Bets for this game are behind Texas on the road. The Longhorns are getting 68% of the wagers with odds of -9.5 points against Ole Miss.
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