The Arkansas Razorbacks (16-6, 4-5 SEC) will be at Mizzou Arena to challenge the Missouri Tigers (10-12, 2-7 SEC) in a SEC matchup. The game will air on SEC Network at 3:30 p.m. ET on Saturday, February 8, 2020.
Arkansas Razorbacks vs. Missouri Tigers ATS Odds
Both teams were beaten in their last matchup. The Tigers fell to the Texas A&M Aggies, 68-51, while the Razorbacks lost a winnable game to the 11th-ranked Auburn Tigers, 79-76.
Arkansas forced Auburn into a turnover percentage of 20.4 (above their season average of 15.3) while Missouri held Texas A&M to an effective field goal percentage of 0.391 (below their season average of 0.443). Mitchell Smith was a key piece for Missouri with nine points and 11 rebounds. Mason Jones had a good game for Arkansas, recording 40 points and five assists.
This series was highly competitive last year. Each won one of the two games played against each other last season. In the most recent matchup, the Tigers won 79-78. The Tigers’ 44.4 offensive rebounding percentage was their largest strength over the Razorbacks, who had a mark of 36.1. This will be the first matchup of the year between these two teams.
Missouri might struggle to put up points as they clash against one of the NCAA’s best defenses. Arkansas currently ranks 20th in defensive efficiency while the Tigers rank 281st in offensive efficiency. It will also be a battle of contrasting tempos as the up-tempo Razorbacks rank 55th in possessions per game, while the more half-court oriented Tigers rank 304th.
Arkansas Razorbacks at Missouri Tigers Betting Pick
Basketball Tip: SU Winner – Missouri, ATS Winner – Missouri, O/U – Over
Betting Notes:
- Missouri ranks 111th in rebounds allowed per game (34.2) while Arkansas ranks 263rd (38.5).
- The Razorbacks rank 37th in three pointers allowed per game (18.9) while the Tigers rank 80th (20.3).
- Arkansas is 16th in the country with 10.0 assists allowed per game while Missouri is 40th with 10.8 assists allowed per game.
- The Razorbacks rank 54th in blocks per game (4.1) while the Tigers rank 135th in blocks allowed per game (3.8).
- Arkansas averages 8.8 steals per game, which ranks 18th in the nation. Missouri ranks 85th in steals allowed per game (6.1).
Bettings Trends:
- The Razorbacks’ average margin of victory in their last five games has been 0.6, down from 9.4 for the season.
- During their last five games, the Tigers have scored an average of 58.4 points per game (6.9 below their season average) and allowed an average of 70.6 points per game (7.1 above their season average).
