Ole Miss Rebels vs Texas A&M Aggies Picks and Predictions for Wednesday February 18 2026

The Ole Miss Rebels travel to College Station on Wednesday night to face the Texas A&M Aggies at Reed Arena. Tip-off is scheduled for 7:00 PM ET with national coverage on SEC Network. This SEC matchup features two teams heading in different directions as conference play intensifies. At the time of this writing, the odds were not available. Be sure to check out our free college basketball picks for more insight on tonight’s biggest games.

Rebels Searching for SEC Traction

Ole Miss enters this matchup with an 11-14 overall record and a 3-9 mark in SEC play. The Rebels have struggled away from home during conference action and come into this contest riding a five-game losing streak. They recently lost to Mississippi State, Alabama, Texas, Tennessee, and Vanderbilt, showing issues on both ends of the floor against top-tier competition.

Offensively, Ole Miss averages 74.0 points per game while shooting 44% from the field. The Rebels pull down 34.9 rebounds per contest and dish out 13.4 assists per game. Defensively, they allow 73.7 points per game, which has kept them in some contests but hasn’t been enough to overcome scoring droughts.

One area where Ole Miss does show flashes is rim protection and defensive activity. The Rebels average 4.4 blocks and 6.7 steals per game, which suggests they can disrupt passing lanes and challenge shots inside. However, turnovers and inconsistent scoring have hurt them during this recent slide, especially against SEC teams with more firepower.

Aggies Looking to Defend Home Court

Texas A&M comes into Wednesday night with a 17-8 overall record and a solid 7-5 SEC mark. The Aggies have been competitive in conference play, though they’ve dropped four of their last five games. They recently lost at Vanderbilt and Alabama while also falling to Missouri and Florida before picking up a road win at Georgia.

The Aggies are one of the more explosive offenses in the conference, averaging 89.8 points per game on 46% shooting. They also grab 38.0 rebounds per contest and average an impressive 19.3 assists per game, showing strong ball movement and offensive chemistry. Defensively, they allow 78.6 points per game, which indicates they often rely on outscoring opponents.

Texas A&M’s biggest strength lies in its pace and playmaking. The Aggies generate 8.4 steals per game and push the tempo in transition. Their assist numbers reflect an offense that thrives on ball movement and spacing, making them difficult to guard when shots are falling. At home in Reed Arena, that offensive rhythm can be even more dangerous.

Ole Miss Rebels vs Texas A&M Aggies Pick

Ole Miss Rebels vs Texas A&M Aggies Spread Pick

• Pick: Texas A&M Aggies -

Texas A&M’s offensive firepower is simply too much to ignore in this matchup. While the Aggies have struggled recently, they still average nearly 90 points per game and face an Ole Miss team that has dropped five straight. The Rebels have had difficulty slowing down elite SEC offenses, and Texas A&M’s ability to distribute the basketball and create open looks should be the difference. Playing at home only strengthens that edge.

Ole Miss Rebels vs Texas A&M Aggies Total Pick

• Pick: Over

I expect this game to feature a fast pace and plenty of scoring opportunities. Texas A&M plays at a high tempo and consistently pushes toward the 85–90 point range. Ole Miss, despite recent losses, still averages 74 points per game and can contribute enough offensively to push this total upward. Given the Aggies’ defensive numbers, I see this contest leaning toward a higher-scoring outcome.