Kansas (7-1) vs. Missouri (7-1)
December 8, 2024 1:00 pm EDT
The Line: Missouri +5.5 Over/Under: +153
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The Kansas Jayhawks and Missouri Tigers meet Sunday in college basketball action at the Mizzou Arena. Here’s a Missouri vs Kansas Prediction. This article will include a Missouri vs Kansas Pick.
Kansas Jayhawks Betting Preview
The Kansas Jayhawks beat Furman, lost to Creighton, and they play NC State, Brown, and West Virginia next. The Kansas Jayhawks are averaging 80.3 points on 50.3 percent shooting and allowing 67.3 points on 40.1 percent shooting. Hunter Dickinson is averaging 14.5 points and 9 rebounds, while Zeke Mayo is averaging 11.8 points and 4.3 rebounds. Dajuan Harris Jr. is the third double-digit scorer and KJ Adams Jr. is dishing 2.8 assists. The Kansas Jayhawks are shooting 34.6 percent from beyond the arc and 70.4 percent from the free throw line. The Kansas Jayhawks are allowing 30.5 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 33.3 rebounds per game.
Missouri Tigers Betting Preview
The Missouri Tigers beat Cal and Lindenwood, and they play LIU, Jacksonville State and Illinois next. The Missouri Tigers are averaging 91.3 points on 52.6 percent shooting and allowing 66.8 points on 40.5 percent shooting. Caleb Grill is averaging 13.6 points and 2.7 rebounds, while Mark Mitchell is averaging 12.3 points and 1 assist. Tamar Bates is the third double-digit scorer and Anthony Robinson II is dishing 4.3 assists. The Missouri Tigers are shooting 35.1 percent from beyond the arc and 70.8 percent from the free throw line. The Missouri Tigers are allowing 32 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 33.1 rebounds per game.
Why the Kansas Jayhawks will win
- Missouri has lost each of its last 13 games against Top 5 AP-ranked opponents.
- Kansas has won 25 of its last 27 day games against non-AP-ranked opponents.
- Kansas has won the first half in 10 of its last 11 games against non-Conference opponents.
Total Points Facts
- Each of Missouri’s last 15 games against Top 5 AP-ranked opponents have produced a total of 150 or fewer points.
- Each of Kansas’ last six games against non-Conference opponents have produced a total of 150 or fewer points.
Matchup/League Facts
- Missouri ranks 1st among Division 1 teams for field goal percentage this season (52.6%).
- Missouri ranks 1st among Division 1 teams for free throws made per game this season (22.4).
- Kansas ranks 2nd among Division 1 teams for assist to turnover ratio this season (2.14).
- Kansas ranks T6th among Division 1 teams for assists per game this season (19.8).
Missouri vs Kansas Prediction
The Missouri Tigers will have their chances at home and if the offense keeps playing at this level. The problem is, Missouri hasn’t been tested yet outside of a game against Memphis, which the Tigers lost. Missouri has been favored in every other game. I need to see Missouri in a game like this to be convinced. The Kansas Jayhawks has the talent edge and there’s certainly going to be a decent amount of fans in their support despite it being a road game. The line is reasonable. I have to lean toward the Jayhawks.
