Kentucky Wildcats vs. Ole Miss Rebels 9/28/24 NCAAF Week 5 Betting Prediction

Kentucky Wildcats vs. Ole Miss Rebels 9/28/24 – NCAAF Week 5 has recently started and there are exciting matches to be anticipated in the future especially when the Kentucky Wildcats (2-2) take on the still undefeated Ole Miss Rebels (4-0) in what is set to be another ring of college football fans. Confirming their billing, the two teams will walk into the Vaught-Hemingway Stadium at Hollingsworth Field, a stronghold that tends to bulwark Ole Miss. The game can also be followed on ABC or live streamed through Sofascore for free, allowing for all betters using the top betting websites.

Team	SP/RL	TOTAL	ML
Wildcats	+16.5 (-110)	51.5 over (-115)	+540
Rebels	-16.5 (-110)	51.5 under (-105)	-800

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The current betting odds reflect a stark contrast between the two teams’ performances so far this season. The Ole Miss Rebels are heavily favored with a -16.5 point spread, indicative of their dominant start to the season. Bettors looking at the moneyline would find Ole Miss less rewarding due to the steep -800 odds, suggesting high confidence in their victory. Meanwhile, Kentucky, underdogs at +540, present a high-risk, high-reward bet for those believing in an upset.

Brock Vandagriff QB vs. Jaxson Dart QB

This season, the Kentucky quarterback, Brock Vandagriff, has not had it easy as his passing completion percentage tree has been at a meager 52.7%, and has only managed to register 313 passing yards in four games. With three passing and two interceptions in his stats, Vandagriff’s performance improves but there is a lot more needed if the wildcats are to make the rebel sure changing. Kentucky’s offensive production will also depend on how well Vandagriff can cope with pressures from Ole Miss’s defense, which has given up only five sacks throughout the entire season.

In contrast, Ole Miss’s quarterback, Jaxson Dart, has been outstanding and has completed 83% of his passes, throwing 1,172 yards in the process. Dart’s explosive play is reflected in eight touchdowns scored, the longest of which was in an impressive 75-yard throw. At the same time, it cannot be overlooked that his passer rating is quite remarkable for this age – 222.6 – meaning that Arch is very dangerous for the opponents and effective for Ole Miss, the unblemished record, as well as h C returns from Murray’s loss, is thanks to Arch.

Analyzing the Wildcats’ Offensive Strategies

Kentucky’s running game, led by Demie Sumo-Karngbaye, who has accumulated 227 rushing yards at 4.8 yards per carry, provides a silver lining. Sumo-Karngbaye’s ability to break out for big gains, as seen in his long rush of 22 yards, alongside the receiving threat posed by Dane Key, needs to be optimized. Key, with 119 receiving yards, could be pivotal in stretching Ole Miss’s defense, but he must find the end zone to impact the scoreboard truly.

Trends

Kentucky Wildcats Betting Trends

Kentucky are 5-1 ATS in their last 6 games.
Wildcats are 4-8 SU in their last 12 games.
Kentucky are 1-4 SU in their last 5 games against Mississippi.
Kentucky are 7-3 ATS in their last 10 games on the road.
Wildcats are 1-7 SU in their last 8 games against an opponent in the Southeastern conference.

Ole Miss Rebels Betting Trends

Mississippi are 5-0 ATS in their last 5 games.
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Mississippi’s last 7 games.
Mississippi are 7-0 SU in their last 7 games.
Mississippi are 10-0 SU in their last 10 games at home.
Rebels are 6-1 SU in their last 7 games against an opponent in the Southeastern conference.