Its’ the Texas Bowl, as Texas Tech is set to face Ole Miss on Wednesday, Dec. 28. The game is scheduled for 9 pm ET while airing on ESPN — serving as the nightcap of a quality four-game bowl slate. Ole Miss enters this game as 3.5-point favorites with the total set at 71.5. How will this one play out? Let’s dive into the Texas Tech vs. Ole Miss prediction for the Texas Bowl below.
Texas Tech vs. Ole Miss Odds
- Spread: Ole Miss -3.5
- Total: 71.5
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Game Info
- Date: Wednesday, Dec. 28
- Time: 9 pm ET
- Location: NRG Stadium – Houston, TX
- TV: ESPN
Texas Tech Betting Trends
- Red Raiders are 5-2 ATS in their last 7 games overall.
- Red Raiders are 2-5 ATS in their last 7 vs. SEC.
- Red Raiders are 3-8 ATS in their last 11 Bowl games.
Ole Miss Betting Trends
- Rebels are 10-3-1 ATS in their last 14 neutral site games.
- Rebels are 6-2-1 ATS in their last 9 bowl games.
- Under is 5-0 in Rebels last 5 bowl games.
Texas Tech vs. Ole Miss Predictions
Texas Tech heated up at the right time, winning its last three games over Kansas, Iowa State, and Oklahoma respectively. Meanwhile, Ole Miss limped down the stretch with losses to Alabama, Arkansas, and Mississippi State in its final trio of regular season games.
As the 71.5 over/under implies, both offenses should click in this game. Ole Miss loves to run the ball, ranking second in rushing offense and eighth in run play percentage. As they have done for several decades now, Texas Tech will air it out, ranking fourth in passes per game, and 13th in passing offense. The Red Raiders could find plenty of success in that department against a Mississippi defense that ranks 118th in opponent completion percentage.
Texas Tech enters this game with more momentum and overall confidence. This should be a close battle between two sides that contrast in style, and taking the Red Raiders plus the points seems like the right move in a Texas Bowl that could go either way.
The Pick: Texas Tech +3.5 | -110 at BetFred Sportsbook