LSU (11-3) vs. Missouri (11-3)
January 7, 2025 9:00 pm EDT
The Line: Missouri -6.5; Over/Under: 151
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The LSU Tigers and Missouri Tigers meet Tuesday in college basketball action at the Mizzou Arena. Here’s a Missouri vs LSU Prediction. This article will include a Missouri vs LSU Pick.
LSU Tigers Betting Preview
The LSU Tigers beat Miss Valley State, lost to Vanderbilt, and they play Ole Miss, Arkansas, and Texas A&M next. The LSU Tigers are averaging 83.4 points on 48.3 percent shooting and allowing 68 points on 38.2 percent shooting. Cam Carter is averaging 17.3 points and 4.2 rebounds, while Jordan Sears is averaging 14.8 points and 3.7 rebounds. Vyctorius Miller is the third double-digit scorer and Jalen Reed is grabbing 6.5 rebounds. The LSU Tigers are shooting 32.4 percent from beyond the arc and 74.5 percent from the free throw line. The LSU Tigers are allowing 28.6 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 36.9 rebounds per game.
Missouri Tigers Betting Preview
The Missouri Tigers beat Alabama State, lost to Auburn, and they play Vanderbilt, Florida, and Arkansas next. The Missouri Tigers are averaging 86 points on 50 percent shooting and allowing 68.9 points on 41.7 percent shooting. Mark Mitchell is averaging 13.3 points and 4.7 rebounds, while Tamar Bates is averaging 12.6 points and 1.2 assists. Caleb Grill is the third double-digit scorer and Anthony Robinson II is dishing 3.7 assists. The Missouri Tigers are shooting 36.1 percent from beyond the arc and 72.4 percent from the free throw line. The Missouri Tigers are allowing 34.4 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 31.4 rebounds per game.
Why the Missouri Tigers will win
- Missouri has won each of its last 11 games at Mizzou Arena.
- LSU has lost each of its last 12 road games following a home loss.
- Missouri has won the first half in 10 of its last 11 games at Mizzou Arena.
Why the LSU Tigers will win
- Missouri has lost each of its last 21 games against the Southeastern Conference.
- LSU has won each of its last seven night games.
- Missouri has lost the first half in seven of its last eight night games against the Southeastern Conference at Mizzou Arena.
Total Points Facts
- Each of the last four games between LSU and Missouri at Mizzou Arena has produced a total of 164+ points.
- Each of LSU’s last four road night games against the Southeastern Conference has produced a total of 156+ points.
Matchup/League Facts
- Missouri ranks T1st among Division 1 teams for free throws made per game this season (21.0).
- Missouri ranks 363rd among Division 1 teams for opponent free throw percentage this season (79.3%).
- LSU ranks T16th among Division 1 teams for blocks per game this season (5.5).
- LSU ranks 18th among Division 1 teams for opponent field goal percentage this season (38.2%).
Missouri vs LSU Injury Report
The LSU Tigers will be without Jalen Reed and Tyrell Ward. The Missouri Tigers will be without Trent Burns.
Missouri vs LSU Prediction
The LSU Tigers have struggled when stepping up in competition, and that includes recent blowout losses to SMU and Vanderbilt. The Missouri Tigers are unbeaten at home, and they’re in a bounce-back spot after coming up small against Auburn. LSU has failed to cover four of its last six games. Missouri is really solid at home, and I’m not convinced LSU can step up in spots like this on the road. Missouri will run away with things in the second half if the offense continues to shoot high percentages across the board. LSU has issues shooting the three-ball this season. I’ll lay the points with Missouri at home on Tuesday night.
