The Rebels were ranked as high as No. 16 before suffering a 87-70 loss to Memphis in the Mid-South Rivalry in December and have rebounded in a major way since then. Wins over Georgia, Arkansas and LSU have Ole Miss on the right foot in the beginning of the SEC slate, and forward Malik Dia has been a key component of this hot streak.

Arkansas basketball welcomes No. 22 Ole Miss to Bud Walton Arena tonight. Here are live updates from the Hogs' SEC home opener.

Predictions and picks as Ole Miss faces Arkansas and John Calipari this college basketball season. Plus, injury updates and the latest news.

Jan 8, 2025; Fayetteville, Arkansas, USA; Ole Miss Rebels forward Malik Dia (0) celebrates after making a three point shot in the second half against the Arkansas Razorbacks at Bud Walton Arena. Ole Miss won 73-66. Mandatory Credit: Nelson Chenault-Imagn Images / Nelson Chenault-Imagn Images

John Calipari still believes he has a good team, but Arkansas basketball isn't finding enough consistent production through two SEC losses.

LSU is desperate for a conference win as they visit Ole Miss in this college basketball odds, prediction, and pick.