Missouri vs California Prediction 12-3-24 College Basketball Picks
California (6-1) vs. Missouri (6-1)
December 3, 2024 7:00 pm EDT
The Line: Missouri -8.5; Over/Under: +149
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The Cal Golden Bears and Missouri Tigers meet Tuesday in college basketball action at the Mizzou Arena. Here’s a Missouri vs California Prediction. This article will include a Missouri vs California Pick.
Cal Golden Bears Betting Preview
The Cal Golden Bears beat Sacramento State and Mercyhurst, and they play Stanford, Cornell and Northwestern State next. The Cal Golden Bears are averaging 80 points on 47.9 percent shooting and allowing 71.1 points on 44.3 percent shooting. Andrej Stojakovic is averaging 17.7 points and 5.1 rebounds, while Jovan Blacksher Jr. is averaging 16.3 points and 3 assists. BJ Omot is the third double-digit scorer and Jeremiah Wilkinson is grabbing 1 rebound. The Cal Golden Bears are shooting 36.1 percent from beyond the arc and 71.5 percent from the free throw line. The Cal Golden Bears are allowing 36.8 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 33.7 rebounds per game.
Missouri Tigers Betting Preview
The Missouri Tigers beat Arkansas-Pine Bluff and Lindenwood, and they play Kansas, LIU and Jacksonville State next. The Missouri Tigers are averaging 90.1 points on 50.9 percent shooting and allowing 63 points on 39 percent shooting. Caleb Grill is averaging 13.6 points and 2.7 rebounds, while Tamar Bates is averaging 11.9 points and 1.3 assists. Mark Mitchell is the third double-digit scorer and Anthony Robinson II is dishing 4 assists. The Missouri Tigers are shooting 35.2 percent from beyond the arc and 71.6 percent from the free throw line. The Missouri Tigers are allowing 30.5 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 34.7 rebounds per game.
Why the Missouri Tigers will win
- Missouri has won each of its last 10 games against non-Conference opponents at Mizzou Arena.
- California has lost each of its last three games against the Southeastern Conference.
- Missouri has won the first half in each of its last nine games against non-Conference opponents at Mizzou Arena.
Total Points Facts
- Seven of Missouri’s last eight night games against non-Conference opponents at Mizzou Arena have produced a total of 150 or fewer points.
- Thirty-eight of California’s last 47 games against non-Conference opponents have produced a total of 147 or fewer points.
Matchup/League Facts
- Missouri ranks 1st among Division 1 teams for offensive rating this season (128.9).
- Missouri ranks 1st among Division 1 teams for defensive rating this season (90.1).
- California ranks 22nd among Division 1 teams for free throw attempts per game this season (26.6).
- California ranks T24th among Division 1 teams for free throws made per game this season (19.0).
Missouri vs California Prediction
The Missouri Tigers should be favored at home given the talent gap, but there’s a decent chance they’ll be without their top scorer in Caleb Grill. The Cal Golden Bears are an above average scoring team, and that could be an issue for Missouri. Let’s also not forget, Cal went into USC and won as a 7 point dog. Cal won’t be scared of the moment. This should be a fun back and forth contest. Give me Cal and the points.
