The Missouri Tigers (4-1) will be in the Hall of Fame Classic at Sprint Center when they square off with the Butler Bulldogs (5-0). The game will air on ESPNU at 7 p.m. ET on Monday, November 25, 2019.
Butler Bulldogs vs. Missouri Tigers ATS Odds
Both teams won big over their last opponent. The Tigers defeated the Morehead State Eagles 70-52, while the Bulldogs beat the Morehead State Eagles 68-50.
Butler played a nearly flawless game. They had a turnover percentage of 12.9 (worse than their season average of 11.0) and an effective field goal percentage of 0.535 (below their season average of 0.558). Morehead State was 19.3 and 0.394, respectively, for those same stats. Meanwhile, Missouri played a flawless game. They had an extraordinary offensive rebounding percentage of 40.5 (above their season average of 24.6) and a free throw rate of 0.351 (above their season average of 0.245). Morehead State was 16.7 and 0.180, respectively, for those same stats. Mark Smith put together a solid game for Missouri with 21 points and eight rebounds. Butler rallied around Bryce Nze, who put up 16 points and six rebounds.
Half-court execution will be critical when a pair of the country’s slowest-paced teams battle. Missouri ranks 319th in possessions per game (66.2) and Butler is 301st (66.6) since the 2018-19 season. Furthermore, the Bulldogs, who rank 259th in offensive rebounding percentage (26.2 percent), might have a tough time getting second chance points against the Tigers, who rank 47th in defensive rebounding percentage (74.9 percent).
Butler Bulldogs vs. Missouri Tigers Betting Pick
College Basketball Prediction: SU Winner – Butler, ATS Winner – Butler, O/U – Over
Betting Notes (2018-Present):
- Missouri ranks 149th in rebounds per game (36.1) while Butler ranks 297th (32.3).
- The Bulldogs rank 91st in three pointers attempted per game (24.1) while the Tigers rank 125th in three pointers allowed per game (21.6).
- Butler ranks 260th in blocks per game (2.0) while Missouri ranks 262nd (2.0).
- The Bulldogs rank 148th in assists per game (13.5) while the Tigers rank 273rd (11.3).
- Butler ranks 36th in steals allowed per game (5.3) while Missouri ranks 107th (6.0).
