The Texas Longhorns and Missouri Tigers meet Saturday in college basketball action at the Mizzou Arena. Here’s a Missouri vs Texas Prediction. This article will include a Missouri vs Texas Pick.
Texas Longhorns Betting Preview
The Texas Longhorns beat South Carolina and Ole Miss, and they play LSU next. Texas has won 4 of its last 6 games.
The Texas Longhorns are averaging 85.3 points on 49.4 percent shooting and allowing 74.7 points on 43.2 percent shooting. Dailyn Swain is averaging 17.3 points and 7.3 rebounds, while Matas Vokietaitis is averaging 15.3 points and 6.8 rebounds. Tramon Mark is the third double-digit scorer, and Jordan Pope is dishing 2.1 assists. The Texas Longhorns are shooting 34.6 percent from beyond the arc and 74.7 percent from the free-throw line. The Texas Longhorns are allowing 34.8 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 36.2 rebounds per game.
Missouri Tigers Betting Preview
The Missouri Tigers beat Texas A&M and South Carolina, and they play Vanderbilt next. Missouri has won 4 of its last 5 games.
The Missouri Tigers are averaging 80.5 points on 49.4 percent shooting and allowing 73.9 points on 41.8 percent shooting. Mark Mitchell is averaging 17.2 points and 5.7 rebounds, while Jayden Stone is averaging 14.8 points and 2.3 assists. Jacob Crews is the third double-digit scorer, and Trent Pierce is dishing 1.2 assists. The Missouri Tigers are shooting 34.8 percent from beyond the arc and 67.3 percent from the free throw line. The Missouri Tigers are allowing 36.1 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 33.8 rebounds per game.
Why the Missouri Tigers will win
- Missouri has won each of its last 27 games at Mizzou Arena against non-AP-ranked opponents.
- Texas has lost each of its last five road games following a home win.
- Missouri has won the first half in each of its last six night games at Mizzou Arena against non-AP-ranked opponents.
Why the Texas Longhorns will win
- Texas has won four of its last five games.
- Texas has won the first half in five of its last six night games against non-AP-ranked opponents.
Total Points Facts
- Each of Texas’ last seven road night games against Conference opponents have produced a total of 153+ points.
- Seven of Missouri’s last eight night games against non-AP-ranked opponents at Mizzou Arena have produced a total of 158+ points.
Missouri vs Texas Prediction
You can argue Texas is a better team, but Missouri at home is tough to bet against, where it’s 13-1 SU on the season. Texas has had issues on the road, and there have been games where it’s struggled on the defensive side. Yes, Texas has covered 7 of its last 9 games, and I do believe the Longhorns are the more talented team overall. Still, it’s a near pick-’em spot, and if forced to pick, I’m usually going to lean toward the home team. Give me Missouri in this SEC showdown.