If their performance pattern this year holds steady, the Rebels are the correct side in this game, and they are of particular value now that the spread has crossed the key number of 7. They appeared to come out flat last week against an Arkansas team that historically gives them trouble.. I’m not sold on LSU in the post-Miles era, as it’s easy to play loose and confident against inferior opponents. Ole Miss has the edge at quarterback and its varied sets have made an over-aggressive LSU defense pay in prior matchups.

LSU is still a very good-to-great defensive team, and can run the ball on anyone. Ole Miss has explosive talent but has been inconsistent in the clutch. The Tigers have a different look to them post-Les Miles and I like them to cover.