Arkansas vs Mississippi Picks and Prediction – 3/13/2025

Arkansas enters the second round of the SEC Tournament on a three-game winning streak, including a hard-fought 72-68 victory over South Carolina in the opening round. The Razorbacks have been playing their best basketball at the right time, with wins over Mississippi State and Vanderbilt before the tournament. They have also shown toughness in close games, pulling out an overtime win against Texas in late February. Meanwhile, Ole Miss has struggled down the stretch, losing three of its last four games, including a 90-71 blowout against Florida. The Rebels have been inconsistent in conference play, but did manage a big win over Tennessee, showing they are capable of competing against top teams. Slam dunk your bets with our College Basketball picks.

Arkansas has been led by Adou Thiero, who averages 15.6 points and 6.0 rebounds per game while shooting 54.8% from the field. D.J. Wagner is the playmaker on the offense with 3.5 assists per game, while Zvonimir Ivisic anchors the paint with 2.1 blocks per contest. 

The Razorbacks average 76.6 points per game while holding opponents to 70.9, a key reason for recent success. They also have an advantage in shooting, hitting 46.7% from the field and forcing 7.5 steals per game, which could create problems for an Ole Miss squad that has struggled with turnovers.

Ole Miss has leaned on Sean Pedulla, who leads the team with 15.1 points, 3.7 assists, and 1.8 steals per game. Malik Dia contributes with 5.6 rebounds per contest, but the Rebels have struggled defensively, giving up 71.8 points per game while only blocking 4.0 shots per contest. 

The offense is slightly better than Arkansas’, averaging 77.6 points per game, but they shoot just 44.3% from the field. To win, they’ll need to tighten up defensively and find consistency in the half-court offense.