Vanderbilt vs Ole Miss Prediction: Will Ole Miss Cover -9.5?
Early projections. Games after Tuesday night may be updated on Wednesday.
Backdoor Cover’s model projects Vanderbilt -1.51 for Ole Miss at Vanderbilt, 11.0 points off the market’s Ole Miss -9.5, and gives Vanderbilt a 54% win probability.
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What this tells us
My model has Vanderbilt winning outright, but the market has Ole Miss favored by a lot. The disagreement is sharp here—the market is more bullish on Ole Miss than my model is, and we don't even agree on who wins the game.
The model's side at the current line. It isn't a bet. I only bet a small share of the model's picks.
About this gap
Games with a gap over 10 points covered 53.0% of the time in the backtest (181 games).
| Model vs market | Cover % | Games |
|---|---|---|
| 0–3 pts | 51.4% | 883 |
| 3–6 pts | 53.9% | 616 |
| 6–10 pts | 54.6% | 401 |
| 10+ pts (this game) | 53.0% | 181 |
Backtest: every game, weeks 2+ of 2023–25.
Weather at kickoff
No significant weather expected.
How the number is built
The model rates every FBS team on efficiency, adjusted for opponent, and refits every week. It predicts a score, which becomes a spread and a total. Backdoor Cover Picks are the few games I bet.
My track record starts with the 2026 season. Picks are posted before kickoff and graded once the game finishes.
Common questions
Who does the model project to win Vanderbilt vs Ole Miss?
Backdoor Cover’s model projects Vanderbilt to win, with a 54% win probability.
What is the model’s predicted spread for Ole Miss at Vanderbilt?
The model projects Vanderbilt -1.51 and the market has Ole Miss -9.5, a gap of 11.0 points.
What side does the model favor against the spread?
Vanderbilt +9.5, at the current number. Backdoor Cover Picks may still pass on this game.
Recent meetings
How the model is doing. 142–128–1 against the spread (52.6%), 69–45 on totals (60.5%) and 208–63 straight up (76.8%) on every game this season.
Backdoor Cover Picks
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My track record is on the Track Record page.
Season predictions: Ole Miss and Vanderbilt.
Published Oct 6, 2026. Numbers refreshed Oct 6, 2026.