
Texas vs Missouri Prediction 1/21/25 College Basketball Picks Today
Missouri (15-3) vs. Texas (12-6)
January 21, 2025 9:00 pm EDT
The Line: Texas -2.5; Over/Under: 148.5
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The Missouri Tigers and Texas Longhorns meet Tuesday in college basketball action at the Moody Center. Here’s a Texas vs Missouri Prediction. This article will include a Texas vs Missouri Pick.
Missouri Tigers Betting Preview
The Missouri Tigers beat Florida and Arkansas, and they play Ole Miss, Mississippi State, and Tennessee next. The Missouri Tigers are averaging 84.8 points on 49.2 percent shooting and allowing 69.1 points on 42.2 percent shooting. Mark Mitchell is averaging 13.8 points and 4.9 rebounds, while Tamar Bates is averaging 12.9 points and 1.3 assists. Caleb Grill is the third double-digit scorer and Anthony Robinson II is dishing 3.6 assists. The Missouri Tigers are shooting 37.9 percent from beyond the arc and 71.9 percent from the free throw line. The Missouri Tigers are allowing 34.5 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 31.9 rebounds per game.
Texas Longhorns Betting Preview
The Texas Longhorns beat Oklahoma, lost to Florida, and they play Texas A&M, Ole Miss, LSU, Arkansas, and Vanderbilt next. The Texas Longhorns are averaging 80.4 points on 49 percent shooting and allowing 66.9 points on 41.6 percent shooting. Tre Johnson is averaging 18.6 points and 2.7 rebounds, while Arthur Kaluma is averaging 13.8 points and 7.9 rebounds. Jordan Pope is the third double-digit scorer and Tramon Mark is grabbing 3.5 rebounds. The Texas Longhorns are shooting 38.2 percent from beyond the arc and 74.6 percent from the free-throw line. The Texas Longhorns are allowing 32.4 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 32.6 rebounds per game.
Why the Texas Longhorns will win
- Missouri has lost 14 of its last 16 night games against the Southeastern Conference.
- Texas has won six of its last seven night games at Moody Center.
- Texas has won the first half in six of its last seven night games at Moody Center.
Why the Missouri Tigers will win
- Missouri has won each of its last 10 night games.
- Texas has lost each of its last 10 games against AP-ranked opponents.
- Missouri has won the first half in 10 of its last 11 night games.
Total Points Facts
- Each of Texas’ last six night games at Moody Center has produced a total of 149+ points.
- Six of Missouri’s last seven night games against the Southeastern Conference have produced a total of 150+ points.
Matchup/League Facts
- Texas ranks 6th among Division 1 teams for opponent free throw percentage this season (66.0%).
- Texas ranks 13th among Division 1 teams for turnovers per game this season (9.7).
- Missouri ranks 3rd among Division 1 teams for free throws made per game this season (20.2).
- Missouri ranks 3rd among Division 1 teams for free throw attempts per game this season (28.1).
Texas vs Missouri Injury Report
Missouri will continue to be without Trent Burns due to a foot injury. Texas will be without Chendall Weaver due to a hip injury. Arthur Kaluma is probable.
Texas vs Missouri Prediction
The Texas Longhorns are getting the benefit of the doubt because they’re at home, but they’ve lost four of their last five games and the defense is heading in the wrong direction. Texas has allowed 80 or more points in three of its last five contests, which is a far cry from their season average of 66.9 points. The Missouri Tigers are 8-2 SU and 7-3 ATS in their last 10 games, which includes a road upset over Florida as a double-digit underdog. Missouri also has the offensive horses to expose this Texas defense if it doesn’t get its act together. Missouri has topped 80 points in six of its last nine games. Give me Missouri and the free bucket on the road.