Arkansas Razorbacks (6-5) vs. Missouri Tigers (8-3)
November 30, 2024 3:30 pm EDT
The Line: Missouri Tigers -3 / Arkansas Razorbacks +3; Over/Under: +54
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The Arkansas Razorbacks and the Missouri Tigers meet in week 14 college football action from Faurot Field at Memorial Stadium on Saturday afternoon. We will look at this from a betting perspective and determine the best bets for this game. Here’s an Arkansas vs. Missouri prediction.
Arkansas Recap
The Arkansas Razorbacks come into this one looking to finish the season on a high note after securing bowl eligibility with a 35-14 win over Louisiana Tech last time out.
Razorbacks Look Forward To Bowl Game
Taylen Green has thrown for 2,584 yards, 13 touchdowns and 9 interceptions on 60.9% passing while also rushing for 468 yards and 7 touchdowns. Ja’Quinden Jackson also has a team-high 703 yards and 12 touchdowns while Andrew Armstrong leads the Hogs with 69 receptions for 1,012 yards. Isaiah Sategna has 36 grabs for 485 yards while Isaac TeSlaa has 380 yards and Luke Hasz has 302 receiving yards and 4 touchdowns. Another four Razorbacks have 100+ receiving yards as well on the year. On defense, Xavian Sorey Jr. has a team-high 84 total tackles while TJ Metcalf has a team-high 3 interceptions. Landon Jackson also has a team-high 6.5 sacks on the year. As a unit, Arkansas has combined for 24 sacks and 8 interceptions so far this season.
Why the Arkansas Razorbacks will win
- The road team has won four of Arkansas’ last five games.
- Arkansas has covered the spread in 12 of its last 16 games as an underdog.
Missouri Recap
The Missouri Tigers will try to secure a rivalry win to close out the year after picking up a 39-20 win over Mississippi State to improve to 8-3 on the year.
Mizzou Looking To Run Wild
Brady Cook has thrown for 2,080 yards, 9 touchdowns and 2 interceptions on 64.3% passing while Drew Pyne has thrown for 391 yards, 3 touchdowns and 3 interceptions on 59.8% passing. Nate Noel leads the Tigers in rushing with 779 rushing yards along with 3 TDs while Marcus Carroll has 488 rushing yards and 10 touchdowns. Theo Wease Jr. has a team-high 709 receiving yards and 3 touchdowns while Luther Burden III has 60 receptions for 665 yards and 6 touchdowns. On defense, Corey Flagg Jr. has a team-high 70 total tackles while Johnny Walker Jr. has 6.5 sacks. As a team, Missouri’s defense has combined for 24 sacks and 6 interceptions so far this year.
Why the Missouri Tigers will win
- Missouri has won each of its last 14 games against non-AP-ranked teams.
- Arkansas has lost 12 of its last 13 November games against AP-ranked teams.
- Missouri has covered the spread in eight of its last nine games in November.
- Arkansas has failed to cover the spread in five of its last six games in November.
Arkansas vs. Missouri Prediction
I’m on Missouri here. Arkansas got that important 6th win for bowl eligibility last week and I can assure you this game means a ton to Missouri and Eli Drinkwitz, who has stated publicly his hatred for Arkansas. The Tigers have owned this series in recent years and as much as I like the Hogs, they have a tendency to put the ball on the ground and turn it over, and this Missouri defense has a decent turnover margin so far this year. I’ll side with Missouri at home here.
