NCAAF Predictions breaks down each NCAAF matchup of the season, sharing betting information and statistics that helps you get into the game.
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The Ole Miss Rebels are the favorites, expected to win by at least a field goal but less than a touchdown (currently -3.5), in their Texas Bowl matchup versus the Texas Tech Red Raiders. The expected point total for the matchup is set at 72.
The Rebels are 3.5-point favorites in their matchup against the Red Raiders. The total is 72 points.
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Odds and Game Info
- Game Day: Wednesday, December 28, 2022
- Game Time: 9:00 PM ET
- TV Channel: ESPN
- Location: Houston, Texas
- Stadium: NRG Stadium
- Spread Favorite: Ole Miss (-3.5)
- Moneyline: Ole Miss (-174), Texas Tech (+147)
- Total: 72 Points
Ole Miss Betting Info
- Ole Miss has four wins in 12 games against the spread this year.
- Against the spread as 3.5-point or better favorites, Ole Miss is 3-4.
- Ole Miss has played 12 games this season, and six of them have hit the over.
- When playing as moneyline favorites, the Rebels have won 77.8% of the time (7-2).
- The Rebels have played six times with moneyline odds of -174 or shorter, and won in each game.
Texas Tech Betting Info
- Texas Tech's record against the spread in 2022 is 6-5-1.
- As a 3.5-point underdog or more, Texas Tech has two wins ATS (2-3-1).
- Texas Tech has played 12 games this season, and eight of them have gone over the total.
- This season, the Red Raiders have won three out of the seven games in which they've been the underdog.
- The Red Raiders have entered five games this season as the underdog by +147 or more and are 1-3 in those contests.
Ole Miss vs. Texas Tech Comparison
| Rebels | Stats | Red Raiders |
|---|---|---|
| 229.8 | Pass yards | 307.6 |
| 218 | Pass yards against | 248.1 |
| 261.5 | Rush yards | 152 |
| 161.8 | Rush yards against | 166.3 |
| +2 | Turnover differential | -8 |
Ole Miss Leaders
- Jaxson Dart has racked up 2,614 yards (217.8 ypg) on 201-of-321 passing with 18 touchdowns compared to eight interceptions this season. In addition, he's added 547 rushing yards (45.6 ypg) on 117 carries.
- Quinshon Judkins has racked up 1,476 yards on 251 carries while finding the end zone 16 times as a runner.
- This season, Zach Evans has carried the ball 136 times for 899 yards (74.9 per game) and eight touchdowns.
- Malik Heath's 834 yards as a receiver lead the team. He's been targeted 75 times and has registered 52 receptions and four touchdowns.
- Jonathan Mingo has hauled in 48 receptions totaling 809 yards, finding the end zone five times as a receiver so far this campaign.
- Jordan Watkins has a total of 404 receiving yards so far this year, hauling in 36 passes and scoring one touchdown.
- Tavius Robinson has five sacks to pace the team, and also has three TFL and 34 tackles.
- Troy Brown is the team's tackle leader this year. He's amassed 72 tackles, one TFL, and 0.5 sacks.
- A.J. Finley leads the team with two interceptions, while also putting up 63 tackles, three TFL, and two passes defended.
Texas Tech Leaders
- Donovan Smith has compiled 1,506 yards on 66.2% passing while collecting 12 touchdown passes with eight interceptions this season.
- SaRodorick Thompson has carried the ball 133 times for 670 yards, with six touchdowns.
- Tahj Brooks has racked up 134 carries and totaled 603 yards with seven touchdowns.
- Jerand Bradley has hauled in 656 receiving yards on 43 receptions to pace his squad so far this season while scoring five touchdowns as a receiver.
- Xavier White has 42 receptions (on 60 targets) for a total of 561 yards (46.8 yards per game) and three touchdowns this year.
- Myles Price's 70 targets have resulted in 48 receptions for 478 yards and two touchdowns.
- Tyree Wilson leads the team with 5.5 sacks, and also has nine TFL and 55 tackles.
- Texas Tech's leading tackler, Krishon Merriweather, has 91 tackles, four TFL, and two sacks this year.
- Dadrion Taylor has picked off a team-leading two passes. He also has 56 tackles, four TFL, one sack, and two passes defended to his name.
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Ole Miss vs. Texas Tech Over/Under Trends
- Ole Miss' games have had a combined total of more than 72 points two times this season (over 12 outings).
- Texas Tech games this season have had a combined scoring total higher than 72 points in three of 12 outings.
- Ole Miss' games this season have had an average of 61 points, 11 fewer than this matchup's over/under.
- Texas Tech's games this season have had an average of 61.4 points, 10.6 fewer points than this game's total.
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