Predictions and Odds for Duke vs. Ole Miss

On January 3, 2025By Littum

The college football bowl season continues TaxSlayer Gator Bowlwhere Duke Blue Devils face against Ole Miss Rebels at EverBank Stadium in Jacksonville, Florida.

Under the guidance of first year head coach Manny Diaz Blue Devils has made significant strides, culminating in a 9-3 season. A key contributor to their success is the transfer quarterback Malik Murphywho completed 60.3% of his passes and threw for 2,933 yards, 26 touchdowns and 12 interceptions this season.

Lane Kiffin’s Rebels (9-3) enter the bowl game determined to prove themselves. Although they missed out on a spot in the College Football Playoff, they battled hard in every game, with their three losses each coming by a single touchdown. Senior quarterback Jackson Dart is an offensive powerhouse with a 68.6% completion rate, 3,875 passing yards and 25 touchdowns. His 452 rushing yards and three rushing touchdowns further demonstrate his versatility.

Here’s everything to know about the Gator Bowl:

Gator Bowl Predictions: Duke vs. Miss Ole

USA TODAY: Ole Miss is the unanimous choice

Scooby Axon: Miss Ole
Jordan Mendoza: Miss Ole
Paul Myerberg: Miss Ole
Eric Smith: Miss Ole
Eddie Timanus: Miss Ole
Dan Wolken: Miss Ole

ESPN: Duke 33, Ole Miss 31

Adam Rittenberg writes: “Manny Diaz’s Blue Devils are much more excited about the matchup than Ole Miss, as coach Lane Kiffin spent a lot of time arguing about the CFP selection process and why a Rebels team with some undeniably good wins and three losses to the underdog opponents were denied The list of Ole Miss opt-outs and transfer portal posts could blow up before we get to the game and change the complexion of the game will be ready for this game, it has a talented quarterback in Maalik Murphy and strong receivers and may face a shell of the Ole Miss roster.

Bleacher Nation: Miss Ole

The staff writes: “Our prediction for Ole Miss vs. Duke sees the Rebels (-599 on the money line) as the pick to win. Based on our analysis of the historical stats for this game, we favor the under by 52.5 points.”

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Gator Bowl odds, lines: Duke vs. Ole Miss

The Ole Miss Rebels are the favorites to defeat the Duke Blue Devils according to BetMGM college football odds.

Odds from Wednesday 1 January

Spread: Ole Miss (-17.5)
Money Lines: Miss Ole (-800); Duke (+550)
Above/below: 51.5

How to watch Duke vs. Ole Miss in the Gator Bowl

Date: Thursday, January 2
Time: 7:30 p.m. ET
TV: ESPN
Current: Fubo
Where: EverBank Stadium (Jacksonville, FL)

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