
Missouri vs Arkansas Prediction 1/18/25 College Basketball Picks Today
Arkansas (11-6) vs. Missouri (14-3)
January 18, 2025 6:00 pm EDT
The Line: Missouri -5.5; Over/Under: 148.5
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In this article we will formulate a Missouri vs Arkansas prediction for this College Basketball game on Saturday, January 18th at Mizzou Arena in Columbia, Missouri. Let’s take a look at the prediction for this College Basketball matchup.
Missouri Tigers Betting Preview
The Missouri Tigers are 14-3 (3-1) this season after they defeated Florida by a score of 83-82 in their last game. Missouri led 50-34 at halftime, but they were outscored 48-33 in the second half in the narrow win. The Tigers shot 44.3% from the field, 37.9% on three pointers, and 62.1% on free throws in the game. Caleb Grill led Missouri with 22 points and three rebounds, while Mark Mitchell added 15 points and eight rebounds in the game.
Prior to that victory, the Tigers defeated Vanderbilt by a score of 75-66 and LSU by a score of 83-67. Missouri has won three games in a row and four of their last five, and they are one of four teams in the SEC with one conference loss so far. Missouri has scored 84.9 points per game and they have allowed 69.3 points against per game, while also averaging 34.6 rebounds and 13.8 assists per game this season. Mark Mitchell is averaging 13.6 points, 4.9 rebounds, and 1.6 assists per game, while Tamar Bates is averaging 12.8 points, 2.9 rebounds, and 1.4 assists per game this year. Missouri is shooting 49.4% from the field, 71.9% on free throws, and 37.3% on three pointers this season.
Arkansas Razorbacks Betting Preview
The Arkansas Razorbacks are 11-6 (0-4) this year after they lost to LSU by a score of 78-74 in their last game. Arkansas led 36-34 at halftime, but they were outscored 44-38 in the second half for the loss. The Razorbacks shot 39.1% from the field, 45% on three pointers, and 84.6% on free throws in the game. Boogie Fland led Arkansas with 19 points and five assists, while Jonas Aidoo added 12 points and 10 rebounds in the loss.
Prior to that game, the Razorbacks lost to Florida by a score of 71-63 and Ole Miss by a score of 73-66. Arkansas has lost four games in a row and they are one of just three teams that are winless in SEC play. Arkansas has scored 78.1 points per game and they have allowed 67.6 points against per game, while also averaging 35.9 rebounds and 15.4 assists per game this season. Adou Thiero is averaging 16.7 points, 6.0 rebounds, and 2.1 assists per game, while Boogie Fland is averaging 15.7 points, 3.4 rebounds, and 5.7 assists per game this year. Arkansas is shooting 47.9% from the field, 71.4% on free throws, and 34.3% on three pointers this season.
Why Missouri will beat Arkansas
- Missouri has won each of its last 13 games at Mizzou Arena.
- Arkansas has lost each of its last five games against the Southeastern Conference.
- Missouri has won the first half in 12 of its last 13 games at Mizzou Arena.
Missouri vs Arkansas Prediction
Missouri comes into this matchup with plenty of momentum after beating Florida in their last game, and they are looking for their fourth straight win here. The Tigers are shooting 49.4% from the field and they are scoring nearly 85 points per game this season. Missouri has scored at least 82 points in three of their last five games, but they did play a bad second half in their last game and nearly blew the win. Arkansas is searching for their first SEC win of the year and they have allowed 71 points or more in four straight games. The Razorbacks do have a decent shooting percentage, but they continue to find ways to lose close games. These two teams are trending in opposite directions and I really like how Missouri is playing right now. Take the Tigers at home here.