Duke Blue Devils vs Ole Miss Rebels Prediction, 1/2/2025 College Football Picks, Best Bets & Odds

Game: Duke Blue Devils vs Ole Miss Rebels

Date: Thursday, January 2, 2025

Location: EverBank Stadium in Jacksonville, FL

TV: ESPN

Odds/Point Spread: Rebels (-12.5)

Total/Over-Under: 54

EverBank Stadium is the location where the Ole Miss Rebels (9-3) will compete against the Duke Blue Devils (9-3) on Thursday, January 2, 2025 in the TaxSlayer Gator Bowl. Ole Miss opens as 12.5-point favorites. The total has been set at 54.

The Duke Blue Devils head into this game 9-3 for this season. The last time they stepped onto the field, the Blue Devils faced the Wake Forest Demon Deacons and walked away with a win by a score of 23-17. Overall, they had 60 plays which gave them 333 yds. The Duke Blue Devils ran the football 26 different times and compiled 98 yards, which had them averaging 3.8 yds per carry. In the running game, the Blue Devils gave up 111 yards on 43 attempts, which is 2.6 yds per run allowed. Duke allowed 22 pass completions on 30 tries for a total of 207 yards, and a completion percentage of 73.3%.

In terms of putting points on the board, the Duke Blue Devils have an average of 26.8 points per game. As a unit they average 96.5 yards on the ground which has them sitting 126th in the country. The Blue Devils have earned 4,098 total yards this season. With reference to getting in the endzone, Duke has amassed 26 touchdowns through the air and 13 touchdowns on the ground. Duke has amassed 212 1st downs as an offense, and they have been hurt by 66 infractions for 636 yards. They have given the ball to the opposition 18 times.

The Blue Devils rank 42nd in D-1 concerning the opposition scoring, allowing 22.2 points per game. Opposing teams are running for an average of 3.7 yards per rush and 149.5 yards on the ground per game on the season. In total, they have conceded 1,794 yards via the ground game in 12 games. When it comes to passing yards, the Blue Devils are allowing 2,338 yds which has them ranked 34th in D-1. They are giving up 194.8 yards per game through the air as well as giving up a completion percentage of 56.3%. For the season, they are conceding 344.3 yards per outing which ranks them 44th in Division 1. They have yielded 16 touchdowns through the air and 13 touchdowns pounding the rock.

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The Rebels step onto the field holding a record of 9-3 for this year. In their last game, the Rebels walked away with a victory by a final of 26-14 against the Mississippi State Bulldogs. The Rebels finished the contest with a total of 397 yds while running 75 plays (5.3 yds per play). Ole Miss ended up running for 5.0 yds per attempt, finishing the contest with 254 yds on 51 carries. Ole Miss gave up 30 run attempts for 39 yards (1.3 yards per rush). The Rebels pass defense allowed a completion percentage of 54.5%, relinquishing 291 yds on 18 for 33 passing.

The Ole Miss Rebels average 521.3 yards per game, which has them ranked 2nd in college football. The Ole Miss offense has compiled 892 penalty yards on 88 infractions, which is 21st in college football in terms of giving up free yards. They average 177.8 rushing yards per game and have run for 2,134 yards overall. They have given away 6 interceptions while conceding 6 fumbles and they have obtained 295 first downs. Regarding this team's ability to score points, the Rebels rank 7th in the nation holding an average of 37.5 PPG. For the year to this point, the Rebels have thrown for a total of 4,123 passing yards not to mention holding an average of 343.6 throwing yards per contest, which is ranked 3rd in D-1.

Ole Miss has given up a total of 1,002 yards rushing (83.5 yards/game) as well as 7 touchdowns rushing for the campaign. They have surrendered 11 touchdowns through the air and 230.3 yards/outing, which has them sitting 85th in the nation. Their defense has compiled 11 fumbles recovered and 11 interceptions over the course of the season. The Rebels defense has participated in 835 plays, which is 94th in D-1. The Rebels are giving up 13.9 PPG, which has them ranked 4th in Division 1. Over the course of the season, they have conceded 167 points.

Who will win tonight's Blue Devils/Rebels college football game against the spread?

Tony's Pick: Take the Blue Devils +12.5

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