Kentucky Wildcats vs. Missouri Tigers Betting Prediction 02/19/19

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Expect a defensive struggle when the fifth-ranked Kentucky Wildcats (21-4, 10-2 SEC) take on the Missouri Tigers (12-12, 3-9 SEC) at Mizzou Arena. The game can be seen on ESPN at 9 p.m. ET on Tuesday, February 19, 2019.

Kentucky Wildcats vs. Missouri Tigers Betting Odds

In their last game, the Tigers lost to the Ole Miss Rebels, 75-65, while the Wildcats beat the top-ranked Tennessee Volunteers, 86-69.

Kentucky played a nearly flawless game. They had a phenomenal free throw rate of 0.434 (above their season average of 0.305) and an offensive rebounding percentage of 41.4 (above their season average of 38.3). Tennessee put up marks of 0.237 and 25.0, respectively, for those same stats. Missouri, meanwhile, had an offensive rebounding percentage of 43.3 (above their season average of 30.8). Missouri was led by Jordan Geist, who contributed 23 points. Tyler Herro had a solid performance for Kentucky, putting up 15 points and 13 rebounds.

This was a highly competitive series last year. Each won one of the two games played against each other last season. In the last game, the Wildcats won 87-66. Getting to the charity stripe was one of Kentucky’s biggest advantages. They made 28 trips to the line, while Missouri went 22 times. This is the first time these teams will go head-to-head this year.

Missouri could have difficulty getting to the foul line in this contest. The Tigers rank 253rd in the NCAA with a free throw attempt (FTA) rate of 0.213, while Kentucky ranks 42nd in FTA rate allowed (0.189).

Kentucky Wildcats at Missouri Tigers Odds Pick

Pick: SU Winner – Kentucky, ATS Winner – Kentucky, O/U – Under

Betting Notes:

  • Kentucky ranks 18th in blocks per game (4.9) while Missouri ranks 220th (1.8).
  • The Wildcats rank 26th in rebounds per game (39.0) while the Tigers rank 158th (35.3).
  • The Tigers rank 129th in three pointers attempted per game (23.0) while the Wildcats rank 287th (17.2).
  • Kentucky ranks 95th in assists per game (14.2) while Missouri ranks 245th (11.1).

Bettings Trends:

  • The Wildcats’ average margin of victory in their last five games has been 11.6, down from 13.0 for the season.
  • During their last five games, the Tigers have scored an average of 68.0 points per game (2.8 above their season average) and allowed an average of 72.0 points per game (5.9 above their season average).