Predictions and odds for Duke vs. Ole Miss

The college football bowl season continues with the TaxSlayer Gator Bowl, pitting the Duke Blue Devils against the Ole Miss Rebels at EverBank Stadium in Jacksonville, Florida.

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

Lane Kiffin’s Rebels (9-3) enter the bowl game determined to prove themselves. Despite missing out on a berth in the College Football Playoff, they battled hard in every game, with their three losses each coming by a single touchdown. Senior quarterback Jaxson 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 highlight his versatility.

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Gator Bowl Predictions: Duke vs. Ole Miss

USA TODAY: Ole Miss is the unanimous choice

Scooby Axson: Ole Miss
Jordan Mendoza: Ole Miss
Paul Myerberg: Ole Miss
Erick Smith: Ole Miss
Eddie Timanus: Ole Miss
Dan Clouds: Ole Miss

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 has spent a lot of time complaining about the CFP selection process and why a Rebels team with some undeniably good ones Wins and three losses is worse.” The list of Ole Miss opt-outs and transfer portal entries could explode before we get to the game, and Duke will be ready for it in this game It has a talented quarterback in Maalik Murphy and strong receivers and could face a remnant of the Ole Miss squad that narrowly wins.

Bleacher Nation: Ole Miss

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

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Gator Bowl odds, lines: Duke vs. Ole Miss

According to BetMGM college football odds, the Ole Miss Rebels are the favorites to win over the Duke Blue Devils.

Odds as of Wednesday, January 1st

Spread: Ole Miss (-17.5)
Money lines: Ole Miss (-800); Duke (+550)
Over/Under: 51.5

Here’s how to watch Duke vs. Ole Miss in the Gator Bowl

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

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Predictions and odds for Duke vs. Ole Miss

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