Kansas vs Missouri Prediction 12/7/25 College Basketball Picks Today

In this article we will formulate a Kansas vs Missouri prediction for this College Basketball game on Sunday, December 7th at the T-Mobile Center in Kansas City, Missouri. Let’s take a look at the prediction for this College Basketball matchup.

Kansas Jayhawks Betting Preview

The Kansas Jayhawks are 6-3 this season after they lost to UConn by a score of 61-56 in their last game. Kansas led 33-29 at halftime, but they were outscored 32-23 in the second half for the low scoring loss. The Jayhawks shot 35% from the field, 28% on three pointers, and 71% on free throws in the game. Melvin Council Jr led Kansas with 12 points and three assists, while Flory Bidunga added 11 points and 12 rebounds in the loss. 

Prior to that game, Kansas defeated Tennessee by a score of 81-76 and Syracuse by a score of 71-60. The Jayhawks have scored 74.0 points per game with 38.9 rebounds and 14.3 assists per game, while they have allowed 64.1 points against per game this season. Darryn Peterson is averaging 21.5 points and 3.5 rebounds per game, while Flory Bidunga is averaging 15.2 points and 8.8 rebounds per game for the Jayhawks. Kansas is shooting 46.1% from the field, 75.9% on free throws, and 33% on three pointers this season. 

Missouri Tigers Betting Preview

The Missouri Tigers are 8-1 this year after they lost to Notre Dame by a score of 76-71 in their last game. Missouri led 40-33 at halftime, but they were outscored 43-31 in the second half for the disappointing loss. The Tigers shot 44% from the field, 29% on three pointers, and 68% on free throws in the game. Mark Mitchell led Missouri with 26 points and five rebounds, while Jacob Crews added 22 points and two rebounds in the loss. 

Prior to that game, Missouri defeated Cleveland State by a score of 86-59 and SC State by a score of 98-66. The Tigers have scored 90.4 points per game with 40.3 rebounds and 16.2 assists per game, while they have allowed 69.0 points against per game this season. Mark Mitchell is averaging 18.1 points and 6.1 rebounds per game, while Jacob Crews is averaging 14.1 points and 5.2 rebounds per game for the Tigers. Missouri is shooting 54.4% from the field, 69.6% on free throws, and 37.9% on three pointers this year. 

Why the Kansas Jayhawks will win

• Kansas has won 12 of its last 13 day games against non-AP-ranked opponents at a neutral venue.
• Missouri has lost each of its last six games at T-Mobile Center.
• Kansas has won the first half in each of its last nine day games against non-AP-ranked opponents at a neutral venue.

Why the Missouri Tigers will win

• Missouri has won eight of its last nine games.
• Missouri has won the first half in each of its last seven games.

Total Points Facts

• Eight of Missouri’s last nine games against AP-ranked opponents have produced a total of 149+ points.
• Eight of Kansas’ last nine day games against non-Conference opponents have produced a total of 143 or fewer points.

Kansas vs Missouri Prediction 

Both of these teams come into this matchup trying to bounce back from tough losses and we will be at a neutral site here. Kansas battled hard against UConn in their last game, but they will be getting Peterson back, who is expected to be one of the best players in the country. Missouri is shooting 54% from the field and they are scoring over 90 points per game, but their best win was against Minnesota and they just lost to a very average ND team. Kansas is battle tested and they are the better defensive team. Take the Jayhawks to cover here.