The Georgia Bulldogs (11-8, 1-5 SEC) will be at Mizzou Arena to go head-to-head with the Missouri Tigers (9-10, 1-5 SEC) in a SEC matchup. Action gets underway at 8:30 p.m. ET on Tuesday, January 28, 2020, and can be seen on SEC Network.
Georgia Bulldogs at Missouri Tigers ATS Odds
Both teams fell in their last matchup. The Tigers got blown out by the 14th-ranked West Virginia Mountaineers, 74-51, while the Bulldogs fell to the Ole Miss Rebels, 70-60.
Georgia had an offensive rebounding percentage of 43.9 (above their season average of 32.9) while Missouri did an excellent job of making free throws (14-18; 77.8 percent). Torrence Watson was a key piece for Missouri with 19 points. Meanwhile, Georgia received a boost from Jordan Harris, who put up 15 points and eight rebounds.
The Tigers dominated this series last year, winning both games. In the most recent game, Missouri won 71-61. The Tigers’ turnover percentage was their largest advantage over the Bulldogs. Missouri had a rate of 14.3, while Georgia posted a mark of 16.7. This is the first time these teams will battle this year.
Missouri figures to have the edge on the defensive side of the ball. The Tigers currently rank 44th in effective field goal percentage allowed (0.455), while Georgia is 149th in effective field goal percentage (0.506). This game should be a showdown of conflicting styles. The up-tempo Bulldogs rank 39th in possessions per game, while the more methodical Tigers rank 306th.
Georgia Bulldogs at Missouri Tigers ATS Pick
College Basketball Prediction: SU Winner – Missouri, ATS Winner – Georgia, O/U – Over
Betting Notes:
- Georgia ranks 43rd in rebounds per game (39.1) while Missouri ranks 193rd (34.5).
- The Tigers rank 76th in steals per game (7.4) while the Bulldogs rank 97th in steals allowed per game (6.3).
- Georgia averages 3.4 blocks per game, which ranks 98th in the NCAA. Missouri ranks 113th in blocks allowed per game (3.5).
- The Tigers rank 38th in assists allowed per game (10.6) while the Bulldogs rank 156th (13.3).
- Missouri ranks 96th in three pointers attempted per game (23.5) while Georgia ranks 141st in three pointers allowed per game (21.7).
Bettings Trends:
- During their last five games, the Bulldogs have scored an average of 67.6 points per game (9.1 below their season average) and allowed an average of 79.0 points per game (4.2 above their season average).
- The Tigers have been outscored by an average of 10.0 points in their last five games. On the season, Missouri has defeated opponents by an average of 4.0 points.
