The Missouri Tigers (10-6, 1-3 SEC) will be at Bud Walton Arena to challenge the Arkansas Razorbacks (10-7, 1-4 SEC) in a SEC matchup. The game will air on SEC Network at 9 p.m. ET on Wednesday, January 23, 2019.
Missouri Tigers at Arkansas Razorbacks ATS Odds
In their last game, the Razorbacks lost to the 18th-ranked Ole Miss Rebels, 84-67, while the Tigers easily got past the Texas A&M Aggies, 66-43.
Missouri’s effective field goal percentage was their biggest advantage over Texas A&M. The Tigers had a rate of 0.558 (above their season average of 0.513), while the Aggies posted a mark of 0.300 (below their season average of 0.496). Arkansas, meanwhile, did a terrific job of converting from the charity stripe (17-21; 81.0 percent). Arkansas’ Keyshawn Embery-Simpson had a good outing, recording 16 points. Meanwhile, Jordan Geist played a pivotal role for Missouri with 17 points, five rebounds and five assists.
This series was highly competitive last year, as the teams split their two games last season. The Tigers won the last contest 77-67. Missouri was successful at getting to and converting from the charity stripe. The Tigers made 27 of their 33 free throws (81.8 percent), while the Razorbacks were 12-15 (80.0 percent). This will be the first game of the year between these two teams.
It will be a battle of contrasting paces as the fast-breaking Razorbacks will look to push the more grind-it-out Tigers. The Razorbacks rank 26th in possessions per game while the Tigers are 336th.
Missouri vs. Arkansas Odds Pick
Prediction: SU Winner – Arkansas, ATS Winner – Missouri, O/U – Over
Betting Notes:
- Arkansas ranks 16th in assists per game (17.3) while Missouri ranks 222nd (11.4).
- The Razorbacks rank 35th in steals per game (8.1) while the Tigers rank 193rd (4.8).
- Missouri ranks 89th in three pointers allowed per game (21.1) while Arkansas ranks 236th (25.6).
- The Tigers rank 56th in rebounds allowed per game (32.5) while the Razorbacks rank 257th (39.2).
- Arkansas ranks 14th in blocks per game (5.4) while Missouri ranks 187th (1.7).
Bettings Trends:
- During their last five games, the Tigers have scored an average of 52.8 points per game (11.5 below their season average) and allowed an average of 57.0 points per game (4.4 below their season average).
- The Razorbacks have been outscored by an average of 9.2 points in their last five games. On the season, Arkansas has defeated opponents by an average of 5.5 points.
