Auburn vs Missouri Prediction 1/14/26 College Basketball Picks Today
Auburn (10-6) vs. Missouri (12-4)
January 14, 2026 7:00 pm EDT
The Line: Missouri -1; Over/Under: 154.5
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In this article, we will formulate an Auburn vs Missouri Prediction for this College Basketball game on Wednesday, January 14th. Let’s take a look at the prediction for this College Basketball matchup.
Missouri Tigers Preview
Missouri Tigers have a 12-4 record this season and are tied for 6th place in the SEC. They have a 10-0 home record and are coming off a 76-69 away loss against Ole Miss. Their previous three games were a 73-68 away win against Kentucky, a 76-74 home win against Florida and a 91-48 home loss against Illinois.
Offensively, Missouri averages 81.7 points per game, while allowing 71.7 points per game defensively. The Tigers shoot with 51% from the field and grab 36.6 rebounds per game, while dishing out 15.6 assists per game. They average 3.4 blocks per game and 7.6 steals per game defensively.
Mark Mitchell leads Missouri in scoring, with an average of 17.4 points per game, while shooting with 56.7% from the field and 69% from the free throw line. Mark Mitchell is the team’s leading rebounder with 5.3 per game, while Anthony Robinson II adds a team-high 4.1 assists per game.
Auburn Tigers Preview
Auburn Tigers have a 10-6 record this season and are tied for 10th place in the SEC. They have a 0-2 away record and are coming off a 95-73 home win against Arkansas. Their previous three games were a 90-88 home loss against Texas A&M, a 104-100 away loss against Georgia and a 106-65 home win against Queens.
Offensively, Auburn averages 87.5 points per game, while allowing 79.1 points per game defensively. The Tigers shoot with 48% from the field and grab 38.8 rebounds per game, while dishing out 14.7 assists per game. They average 4.6 blocks per game and 8 steals per game defensively.
Keyshawn Hall leads Auburn in scoring, with an average of 21.7 points per game, while shooting with 50% from the field and 86.5% from the free throw line, adding a team-high 7.8 rebounds. Tahaad Pettiford adds a team-high 3.2 assists per game.
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Why the Missouri Tigers will win
- Missouri has won each of its last 24 games at Mizzou Arena against non-AP-ranked opponents.
- Auburn has lost four of its last five games against Conference opponents.
- Missouri has won the first half in each of its last eight home games against non-AP-ranked opponents.
Why the Auburn Tigers will win
- Auburn has won 28 of its last 29 games against non-AP-ranked opponents.
- Auburn has won the first half in 22 of its last 23 night games against non-AP-ranked opponents.
Total Points Facts
- Each of Auburn’s last seven games against non-AP-ranked opponents have produced a total of 155+ points.
- Eight of Missouri’s last nine games have produced a total of 150 or fewer points.
Matchup/League Facts
- Missouri ranks 15th among Division 1 teams for field goal percentage this season (51.3%).
- Missouri ranks 20th among Division 1 teams for opponent rebounds per game this season (30.4).
- Auburn ranks 6th among Division 1 teams for free throw attempts per game this season (27.9).
- Auburn ranks 8th among Division 1 teams for free throws made per game this season (20.3).
Auburn vs Missouri Prediction
In this Auburn vs Missouri Prediction, Missouri is coming as -1 home favorites. Missouri has been the better team this season with a better overall record and has been undefeated in its 10 home games so far. They are 4-2 in their last 6 games, while Auburn has been winless on the road and has not been in the best form lately, with a 3-4 record both straight up and against the spread in its last 7 games. Missouri has the better defense in this matchup and combined with the home court advantage, I expect them to take care of business in this one.