As we head into Week 5 of the college football season, Ole Miss looks to maintain its perfect record with a highly anticipated SEC matchup against Kentucky.
Head coach Lane Kiffin and Heisman contending quarterback Jaxson Dart are hot out the gates — and perhaps even exceeding public expectations.
Impressively, Ole Miss is 4-0 against the spread (ATS) this season.
Our expert projections analyzed the Ole Miss football odds for Saturday's Week 5 game and identified a significant betting edge worth exploring when the Rebels kick off at noon at Vaught-Hemingway Stadium.
Ole Miss Rebels Odds
| Kentucky Odds | ||
|---|---|---|
| Spread | Total | Moneyline |
+17.5 -108 | 52.5 -110o / -110u | +550 |
| Ole Miss Odds | ||
|---|---|---|
| Spread | Total | Moneyline |
-17.5 -113 | 52.5 -110o / -110u | -910 |
This Saturday, Ole Miss is favored by 17.5 points, with the over/under set at 52.5.
The Rebels are ranked 8th in the AP Poll. According to our in-depth PRO Projections, which feature proprietary data from our team of college football experts, Ole Miss holds a respectable, national rank, too.
Collin Wilson's Power Ratings place Ole Miss at 93 (No. 7 in the country), while Kentucky stands at 85.5 (No. 19).
Our expert betting model suggests the spread should ideally be around Ole Miss -13, offering only a 2.9% edge compared to the current line.
Notably, PRO Projections usually recommend betting edges of 3.5% or higher for optimal value. While the spread doesn’t present a major advantage, the over/under line offers a more profitable opportunity.
Ole Miss Pick for Week 5
The over/under line for the game is set at 52.5, and our expert models suggest a different outcome.
According to PRO Projections, the fair over/under should be more like
