A five-game home winning streak hangs in the balance for the Alabama Crimson Tide (9-7, 2-2 SEC) when they welcome the Missouri Tigers (9-7, 1-3 SEC) to Coleman Coliseum. The game starts at 3:30 p.m. ET on Saturday, January 18, 2020, and will air on SEC Network.
Missouri Tigers at Alabama Crimson Tide Betting Odds
In their last game, the Crimson Tide had no trouble getting past the fourth-ranked Auburn Tigers, 83-64, while the Tigers were blown out by the Mississippi State Bulldogs, 72-45.
Alabama played a nearly flawless game. They had an extraordinary free throw rate of 0.518 (above their season average of 0.235) and an effective field goal percentage of 0.482 (below their season average of 0.520). For those same stats, Auburn had marks of 0.270 and 0.373, respectively. Missouri, on the other hand, had a better free throw rate (0.122 vs. 0.127). Alabama received a boost from Kira Lewis Jr., who recorded 25 points. Kobe Brown played well for Missouri, putting up 14 points.
The Crimson Tide won the lone contest between these two teams last season, 70-60. Converting at the free throw line was one of Alabama’s biggest strengths. They were 12-15 (80.0 percent), while the Tigers were just 5-10 (50.0 percent). This will be the first matchup of the year between these two teams.
This game should be a battle of opposite tempos. Alabama has preferred an up-and-down style of play (fifth in possessions per game), while Missouri has been more methodical (325th in possessions per game).
Missouri Tigers at Alabama Crimson Tide ATS Pick
Basketball Pick: SU Winner – Alabama, ATS Winner – Missouri, O/U – Over
Betting Notes:
- Missouri ranks 44th in rebounds allowed per game (32.2) while Alabama ranks 262nd (39.4).
- The Crimson Tide rank 48th in blocks per game (4.4) while the Tigers rank 127th (2.9).
- Missouri ranks 26th in assists allowed per game (10.1) while Alabama ranks 100th (12.0).
- The Tigers rank 50th in steals allowed per game (5.6) while the Crimson Tide rank 196th (8.4).
- Alabama ranks eighth in three pointers attempted per game (28.9) while Missouri ranks 113th (22.8).
Bettings Trends:
- The Tigers’ average margin of victory in their last five games has been 5.0, down from 7.2 for the season.
- During their last five games, the Crimson Tide have scored an average of 85.6 points per game (2.4 above their season average) and allowed an average of 78.2 points per game (0.4 above their season average).
