Lindenwood Lions vs Missouri Tigers Matchup

Read on to get betting odds and analysis in our Lindenwood vs Missouri NCAA Basketball prediction and preview and see who we think will win and cover the spread in Columbia.

Lindenwood vs Missouri Prediction

Betting on today's Lions and Tigers game? Catch the action at Mizzou Arena in Columbia, MO, as the Tigers hosts this showdown at 6:30 ET on SEC. The odds for this non-conference game currently have Missouri as the -28.5 favorite, with the over/under line sitting at 148.5 points.

Lindenwood vs. Missouri Matchup At A Glance

Sport: NCAAB
Teams: Lindenwood Lions at Missouri Tigers
Where: Columbia at Mizzou Arena
Date: Wednesday, November 27th
Betting Odds MISSR -28.5, JAC +2900 | MISSR -11500 O/U 148.5

Lions Preview: Will the Lions Make it Happen in Columbia?

Lindenwood Lions Recent Game/Games

The Lions dropped their latest game, 77-64, to Valparaiso on Thursday, November 21st. Lindenwood entered the game as +9.5 point underdogs and didn’t cover the spread. The total points for the game were 141, just under the O/U line of 145.

Lindenwood trailed 39-32 at halftime and couldn’t close the gap in the 2nd half, scoring 32 points while allowing 38.

Lions Offense Breakdown

Lindenwood's offense put up 64 points in their last game, shooting 42.6% from the field. They connected on 30.4% of their threes (7/23) and struggled at the free-throw line, hitting just 45.5% (5/11). Their effective field goal percentage was 49.2%, and they grabbed 10 offensive rebounds with only 7 assists as a team.

Cooper Schwieger led the way with 22 points and 11 rebounds, shooting 9/12 from the field. Markeith Browning II added 20 points, hitting 2/4 from deep, while Jadis Jones contributed 17 points and 9 boards. Jefferson De La Cruz Monegro knocked down 3 of 4 threes, finishing with 11 points and 3 assists.

Lions Team Defense

Despite Lindenwood's defensive efforts, they couldn't hold their opponent under 77 points, allowing them to shoot 45% from the field. The Lions gave up 54% shooting on two-pointers, with their opponents hitting 20 of 37 attempts.

From beyond the arc, Lindenwood held their opponent to 30% shooting, with just 6 made threes on 20 attempts. However, they sent them to the free-throw line 22 times, where they converted 19 for an 86% success rate.

Tigers Preview: Can the Tigers Hold Strong at Home?

Missouri cruised to a 112-63 win over UAPB on Sunday, covering the -35.5 spread. The Tigers dominated from the start, leading 52-25 at halftime.

In the 2nd half, Missouri scored 60 points while allowing 38. The game’s total points reached 175, surpassing the 158.5 O/U line.

Tigers Offense Breakdown

Missouri's offense was firing on all cylinders in their last game, putting up 112 points with a field goal percentage of 52.1%. Their effective field goal percentage was 59.2%, thanks in large part to their 71.8% shooting from inside the arc. They struggled from three-point range, hitting just 28.1% of their attempts, but made up for it with 29 made free throws on 41 attempts, good for 70.7%.

Chop Paljor was a standout performer, hitting 6 of 8 threes and finishing with 22 points in just 19 minutes. Mark Mitchell added 20 points, shooting 72.7% from the field. Anthony Robinson II contributed 11 points and 11 rebounds, along with a team-high 7 assists. Missouri also dominated the offensive glass, pulling down 19 offensive rebounds.

Tigers Team Defense

Even though Missouri allowed 63 points, they gave up a 52% shooting performance from the field, with the opposing team hitting 37 of 71 shots. Inside the arc, the Tigers struggled defensively, allowing 28 two-point baskets on 39 attempts, a 71% shooting rate.

From three-point range, Missouri held the other team to 28% shooting, as they made 9 of 32 attempts. The Tigers also sent them to the line 41 times, where they converted 29 free throws at a 70% rate. Missouri allowed 19 offensive rebounds in the game.

Lions vs Tigers Betting Odds, Trends & Analysis

In their last three games away from home, the Lions have a straight up record of 0-3 while going 0-3 vs. the spread. The team averaged 63 points per game in this stretch.
Across their five previous home games, Missouri has an ATS mark of 2-3. Their straight up record in these matchups was 0-5 while averaging 72 points per game.
As the betting underdog, the Lions have an ATS mark of just 1-4 in their last five games. Lindenwood posted a straight up mark of 1-4 in these matchups.
As the betting favorite, the Tigers have an ATS record of 3-0 in their last three games. In these matchups, their straight up record was 3-0.