Ole Miss Rebels vs Alabama Crimson Tide Picks and Prediction for Friday March 13 2026
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The Ole Miss Rebels face the Alabama Crimson Tide in the SEC Tournament Quarterfinal on Friday, March 13, 2026, at Bridgestone Arena in Nashville, Tennessee. Tipoff is scheduled for 7:00 PM ET with television coverage on SEC Network. Alabama enters the matchup as a 10.5-point favorite with the total listed at 163.5. Be sure to check out our free college basketball picks for more daily predictions and betting insights.
Ole Miss Trying to Continue Tournament Run
Ole Miss enters the SEC Tournament Quarterfinal with a 14-19 overall record and a 4-14 mark in SEC play. The Rebels advanced after recently winning over Georgia 76-72 in the second round of the tournament. Over their last five games, Ole Miss has recently won over Georgia, Texas, and Auburn while recently losing to South Carolina and Vanderbilt.
On the season, Ole Miss averages 75.3 points per game while allowing 75.5 points per contest. The Rebels shoot 44% from the field and average 34.1 rebounds and 13.8 assists per game. Defensively, Ole Miss contributes 4.3 blocks and 7.2 steals per contest while attempting to create disruption with length and interior defense.
In the win over Georgia, AJ Storr led the Rebels with 19 points while James Scott dominated the glass with 13 rebounds. Ole Miss shot 45% from the field and knocked down nine three-pointers while forcing Georgia into poor shooting from the field. However, the Rebels now face a short turnaround after playing back-to-back tournament games, which could impact their energy level against a fast-paced Alabama team.
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Alabama Ready After Rest and Offensive Explosion
Alabama enters the SEC Tournament Quarterfinal with a 23-8 overall record and a 13-5 mark in SEC play. The Crimson Tide earned a bye into the quarterfinal round and enter this matchup with strong momentum after recently winning over Auburn, Tennessee, Mississippi State, and LSU while recently losing to Georgia.
On the season, Alabama averages a conference-best 92.1 points per game while allowing 83.6 points per contest. The Crimson Tide shoot 46% from the field and average 40.8 rebounds and 16.2 assists per game. Defensively, Alabama records 5.1 blocks and 6.5 steals per contest while using its pace and athleticism to push opponents into high-scoring games.
In their most recent game, Alabama defeated Auburn 96-84 behind 21 points from Aden Holloway while Latrell Wrightsell led the team with seven rebounds. The Crimson Tide shot an impressive 52% from the field and dominated the boards 42-28. With extra rest from the bye and one of the most explosive offenses in the country, Alabama enters this quarterfinal in a strong position.
Ole Miss vs Alabama Pick
Ole Miss vs Alabama Spread Pick
- Pick: Alabama -10.5
Alabama’s high-powered offense has been difficult for opponents to contain, and the Crimson Tide enter this matchup with the advantage of rest after receiving a tournament bye. Ole Miss has already played two games in the tournament and now faces one of the fastest-paced teams in the conference. With Alabama’s scoring depth and rebounding edge, the Crimson Tide should be able to build separation and cover the spread.
Ole Miss vs Alabama Total Pick
- Pick: Over 163.5
I like the over in this matchup because Alabama consistently pushes the pace and averages more than 92 points per game this season. Ole Miss has also shown the ability to score in the mid-70s and just put up 76 points in its tournament win over Georgia. With Alabama likely dictating tempo and turning this into a high-possession game, the total has a strong chance to go over.
Final Score Prediction: Alabama 94, Ole Miss 80
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