Ole Miss basketball vs Texas A&M score prediction: Latest news, injury updates

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OXFORD — Figuratively and literally, Ole Miss basketball is looking to bounce back against Texas A&M.

The rebels no. 16 (15-3, 4-1) are hosts for no. 13 Texas A&M (14-4, 3-2) Wednesday (8 p.m., ESPN2).

Coach Chris Beard’s team is coming off its first conference loss, losing to Mississippi State 84-81. In that game, the Rebels were outscored 51-29. Losing the rebounding game, which has been a concern for Beard since early in the season, has been a theme in Ole Miss’ losses.

Texas A&M has the roster to make the inside battle a challenge for Ole Miss. The Aggies are No. 3 in the SEC in rebounds per battle (41.4); Ole Miss is the no. 15 in the conference 34.8.

Zhuric Phelps (15.6) and Wade Taylor (15.4) lead Texas A&M in scoring average. Both teams’ defenses have started strongly. Ole Miss has the no. 4 scoring defense in the SEC (65.7), just edging out Texas A&M, which has allowed 65.8 points per game. match.

Ole Miss vs Texas A&M Prediction, Picks

Ole Miss 72, Texas A&M 68: Ole Miss played one of its worst first halves of the season against Mississippi State, going down 11-0 in a flash. Yet the rebels still almost won. If they can be competitive in rebounding, starting with forward Malik Dia, they have a good chance to get back to their winning ways.

Ole Miss vs Texas A&M odds

Game lines and odds from BetMGM.

  • Spread: Ole Miss (-2.5)
  • Total: 140.5
  • Money line: Ole Miss (-160), Texas A&M (+135)

Ole Miss vs Texas A&M Injury Updates

This section will be updated as reports are published

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How to Watch Ole Miss vs Texas A&M: Time, TV Channel, Live Stream

Ole Miss and Texas A&M tip off at 20 CT Wednesday. ESPN2 will broadcast the game. Streaming is available via FUBOwhich offers a free trial to new subscribers.

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Sam Hutchens covers Ole Miss for the Clarion Ledger. Email him at [email protected] or contact him at X at @Sam_Hutchens_