Rivalry Renewed: Missouri Looks to Upset Kansas
When you look at the March Madness odds, you are going to see that the Kansas Jayhawks are one of the favorites to cut down the nets. Kansas comes into this game with a record of 8-1 despite a tough schedule up to this point.
Missouri comes into this game with a perfect 9-0 record, but the Tigers have not faced a dominant team to begin the season. This is a chance for Missouri to prove that it can compete with some of the best teams in the country.
When the NCAA basketball odds come out for this game, you are going to see that the Jayhawks are favored.
Let’s check the latest college basketball odds, stats, injury reports and college basketball lines for Kansas vs Missouri. We’ve plenty of NCAA basketball odds for you to consider.
Jayhawks Focused on Both Ends
When asked about the upcoming game against Missouri, Kansas head coach Bill Self said, “With Kansas-Missouri, from a fan standpoint, I don’t know if there’s as much respect as there is flat-out dislike or hate. And I think that’s what makes it a great rivalry.” Self finally has his full complement of players ready, and that will make the Jayhawks tough.
Kansas is averaging 77.7 points per game and is holding opponents to just 65 points per night. The Jayhawks know what it takes to win a title and they play great on both ends of the floor.
Forward Jalen Wilson leads the team with 22 points per game, and he is capable of scoring inside and out. Kansas will look to slow this game down a bit and then try to take advantage of its size.
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The offensive numbers for Missouri jump right off of the page. The Tigers are scoring 93 points per game, and they are going to be looking to push the ball every chance that they get.
Guard D’Moi Hodge leads the way with 16.7 points per game, and he has also been shooting the ball well from deep. Missouri is a team that will shoot a ton of 3-pointers, but that will create a problem if the Tigers aren’t shooting well.
The defense will have to improve, as they are giving up 77 points per game. Missouri will try to pressure Kansas into some mistakes, but that’s not easy to do against a top-10 team.
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Kansas is 175-95 against the Tigers, and that includes a 102-65 win a season ago.
Kansas vs Missouri Game Information
- Game: Kansas (8-1) vs Missouri (9-0)
- Location: Mizzou Arena, Columbia, MO
- Day/Time: Saturday, Dec. 10, 5:15 p.m. ET
- Kansas vs Missouri Live Stream: TBS.com
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Kansas vs Missouri Picks & Prediction
When you are betting online, you always have to keep in mind that rivalry games are going to have more focus on them than just random NCAAB games. Kansas and Missouri have a terrific rivalry, and it will be the Jayhawks that are looking to make a statement.
Missouri has gotten off to a great start has been getting the job done by playing some bad teams. Kansas is going to present a massive challenge, and the Jayhawks will take complete control over this game in the second half.
Head to BetUS Sportsbook and not only take the Kansas Jayhawks to win this game on the road, but they will make a statement and cover the spread.
The Kansas Jayhawks are listed at -170 in our Vegas Lines. This means that if you wager $100 on the Jayhawks, you have a chance to win $59. The Missouri Tigers are +148, offering a chance to win $148.
The implied probability attached to the betting lines give the Jayhawks a 62.96% chance to win, with the Tigers at 40.32%.
The odds in this chart are based on the time of publication. They are subject to change.
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