Missouri Tigers vs. LSU Tigers Betting Prediction 02/11/20

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The 25th-ranked LSU Tigers (17-6, 8-2 SEC) welcome the Missouri Tigers (11-12, 3-7 SEC) to Pete Maravich Assembly Center. LSU will look to prolong its six-game home winning streak, while Missouri will try to end its six-game road losing streak. The game can be seen on SEC Network at 9 p.m. ET on Tuesday, February 11, 2020.

Missouri Tigers vs. LSU Tigers Betting Odds

In their last contest, LSU lost a winnable game to the 11th-ranked Auburn Tigers, 91-90, while Missouri was victorious over the Arkansas Razorbacks, 83-79.

Missouri had a much better offensive rebounding percentage (40.0 vs. 23.4) and had a free throw rate of 0.567 (above their season average of 0.258). LSU, on the other hand, did a fantastic job of making free throws (16-20; 80.0 percent). LSU was lifted by Skylar Mays, who finished with 30 points, eight assists and seven rebounds. Xavier Pinson was a key piece for Missouri with 24 points and seven rebounds.

LSU won the only game between these two teams last season, 86-80. LSU had a much better turnover percentage (13.4 vs. 19.2). Missouri, on the other hand, had a better effective field goal percentage (0.474 vs. 0.419). This is the first time these teams will meet this year.

Missouri Tigers at LSU Tigers Pick

Free Pick: SU Winner – Lsu, ATS Winner – LSU, O/U – Over

Betting Notes:

  • Missouri ranks 76th in three pointers allowed per game (20.0) while LSU ranks 266th (26.7).
  • LSU ranks 53rd in blocks per game (4.2) while Missouri ranks 140th in blocks allowed per game (3.8).
  • Missouri averages 7.3 steals per game, which ranks 76th in the nation. LSU ranks 86th in steals allowed per game (6.0).
  • LSU ranks 18th in rebounds per game (40.1) while Missouri ranks 183rd (34.9).
  • Missouri ranks 38th in assists allowed per game (10.7) while LSU ranks 137th (12.5).

Bettings Trends:

  • During their last five games, Missouri has scored an average of 62.2 points per game (3.8 below their season average) and allowed an average of 73.2 points per game (9.1 above their season average).
  • LSU’s average margin of victory in their last five games has been 3.2, down from 8.8 for the season.