Texas Bowl Odds, Spread, Over/Under 2022: Texas Tech vs Ole Miss

James Bisson takes a look at the odds breakdown for this year's Texas Bowl tilt between Texas Tech and Ole Miss.
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The 2022 Texas Bowl is scheduled for a few days before the end of the calendar year, but fans and bettors might be treated to an even bigger fireworks display than the one they'll see on New Year's Eve. Read on for our top Texas Bowl college football odds as Texas Tech faces Ole Miss.

A pair of high-octane offenses face off at NRG Stadium in Houston on Wednesday, Dec. 28 as the Texas Tech Red Raiders (7-5 SU, 7-5 ATS, 8-4 O/U) tangle with the Ole Miss Rebels (7-5 SU, 7-5 ATS, 8-4 O/U). Both teams sputtered to close out their respective seasons, but it's clear that oddsmakers believe both sides are capable of putting up crooked numbers.

Here are the best college football odds for the Texas Bowl featuring Texas Tech and Ole Miss via our best sportsbooks.

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Texas Bowl Odds: Texas Tech vs. Ole Miss

FanDuel DraftKings Caesars BetMGM PointsBet
Spread Ole Miss -3.5 (-108) Ole Miss -3.5 Ole Miss -3.5 Ole Miss -3.5 Ole Miss -3.5
Total 69.5 (-112/-108) 70 (-110/-110) 69.5 (-110/-110) 69.5 (-110/-110) 69.5 (-110/-110)
Moneyline Miss -172/TT +142 Miss -175/TT +150 Miss -169/TT +143 Miss -175/TT +145 Miss -176/TT +145

Odds updated as of Dec. 22 at 3:00 p.m. ET.

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Texas Tech vs. Ole Miss Spread

Ole Miss -3.5 is the consensus Texas Bowl spread across the board.

The Rebels' defense was an enormous letdown over the final six weeks of the season. Ole Miss allowed 33.8 points per game as it stumbled to a 2-4 finish while covering the spread just once in that span.

The Red Raiders, on the other hand, are on a high after closing out the season with impressive wins over Kansas, Iowa State and Oklahoma. They covered the spread in all three games and are on a 5-2 ATS run over their past seven contests overall.

The combination of superior recent play from Texas Tech and a perceived home-state advantage could result in this spread jumping to the other side of the key -3 threshold.

Texas Tech vs. Ole Miss Over/Under

With the exception of DraftKings, the Texas Bowl total of 69.5 is almost identical among the major sportsbooks.

Numbers this high can make Over bettors squeamish, but there are plenty of reasons to feel reassured. The Red Raiders averaged nearly 34 points per game and were one of the top red-zone teams in the nation, converting 92% of their visits into points (the No. 8 rate nationally).

Ole Miss, meanwhile, averaged 34.2 points and extended drives better than the majority of teams in the nation, ranking 11th with a 47.7% third-down conversion rate.

With both sides boasting impressive offenses and suspect defenses, this total could climb even higher by kickoff.

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Texas Bowl Betting Trends

Texas Tech Red Raiders

  • Attempted 529 passes this season, fifth-most in the nation
  • Went 3-4 SU and 4-3 ATS in seven games as underdogs
  • Went 7-2 O/U in nine games featuring a total of 60+ points
  • Allowed points on just 72.7% of opponent red-zone trips, ninth-best overall

Ole Miss Rebels

  • Averaged 261.6 rush yards per game, third-most in FBS
  • Went 0-4-1 ATS in five games as favorites of fewer than seven points
  • Surrendered points on 90.9% of opponent red-zone visits, ranking 119th overall
  • Ranked 126th out of 131 qualified teams in average time of possession (26:33)

Texas Bowl Betting History

Year Winner Loser Score ATS Cover
2021 Kansas State LSU 42-20 Kansas State -9.5
2019 Texas A&M Oklahoma State 24-21 Oklahoma State +4.5
2018 Baylor Vanderbilt 45-38 Baylor -4.5
2017 Texas Missouri 33-16 Texas +3
2016 Kansas State Texas A&M 33-28 Kansas State +4
2015 LSU Texas Tech 56-27 LSU -7
2014 Arkansas Texas 31-7 N/A
2013 Syracuse Minnesota 21-17 Syracuse +3.5
2012* Texas Tech Minnesota 34-31 Minnesota +13
2011* Texas A&M Northwestern 33-22 Texas A&M -9.5

* Bowl name changed to Meineke Car Care Bowl of Texas from 2011-12
** 2020 Texas Bowl (TCU vs. Arkansas) cancelled due to COVID-19 pandemic

Texas Bowl FAQs

Who is playing in the 2022 Texas Bowl?

The Texas Tech Raiders face off against the Ole Miss Rebels in this year's Texas Bowl.

Who is favored to win the Texas Bowl?

Ole Miss is installed as the favorite over Texas Tech at the majority of sportsbooks.

What is the betting line for the Texas Bowl?

As of Dec. 22 at 3:00 p.m. ET, the Rebels are listed at -3.5, with the consensus total sitting at 69.5. Ole Miss is between -169 and -176 on the moneyline at most sportsbooks, with Texas Tech ranging from +142 to +150 depending on the sports betting site.

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