Missouri Tigers vs Pacific Tigers Matchup

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

Pacific vs Missouri Prediction

The Tigers and Tigers are set to face off at 7:30 ET on SEC. The Tigers will host the game at Mizzou Arena in Columbia, MO. The over/under for this game is set at 150 points, and Missouri is favored by -20 against Pacific in a non-conference matchup.

Pacific vs. Missouri Matchup At A Glance

Sport: NCAAB
Teams: Pacific Tigers at Missouri Tigers
Where: Columbia at Mizzou Arena
Date: Friday, November 22nd
Betting Odds MISSR -20, PACFC +1325 | MISSR -5000 O/U 150

Tigers Preview: Is A Road Victory Likely for Underdog Pacific?

Pacific Tigers Recent Game/Games

On Monday, November 18th, the Tigers faced a tough challenge on the road against the Razorbacks, losing 91-72. Despite being +21.5 point underdogs, Pacific managed to cover the spread.

The Tigers trailed 44-37 at halftime and were outscored 47-35 in the 2nd half. The game’s total points of 163 exceeded the O/U line of 149.5.

Tigers Offense Breakdown

Pacific's offense put up 72 points in their last game, shooting 40% from the field and 34.3% from beyond the arc, hitting 12 threes on 35 attempts. Their effective field goal percentage was 50%, and they were nearly perfect from the free-throw line, making 12 of 13 attempts (92.3%).

Adou Thiero and Elijah Fisher led the way with 23 points each, both shooting 8-for-10 from the field. Fisher hit 3 of 4 from deep, while Thiero added 6 rebounds. Boogie Fland contributed 20 points, and Lamar Washington chipped in 19 points and 5 assists.

Tigers Team Defense

Pacific's defense struggled, giving up 91 points while allowing the opposing team to shoot 59% from the field. Inside the arc, they were particularly vulnerable, with the other team hitting 71% of their two-point shots (22/31).

From three-point range, Pacific's opponents connected on 9 of 21 attempts, shooting 42%. They also sent the other team to the free-throw line 25 times, where they made 20 free throws, an 80% success rate. On the boards, Pacific limited offensive rebounds, allowing just 3.

Tigers Preview: Will Missouri Pull Through as the Favored Home Team?

Missouri dominated Mississippi Valley State on Thursday, November 14th, with a 111-39 home win. The Tigers, who were -33.5 point favorites, covered the spread while the game’s total points of 150 went over the 138.5 O/U line.

Missouri took control early, leading 51-19 at halftime, and continued their strong play in the second half, scoring 60 points and allowing just 20.

Tigers Offense Breakdown

Missouri's offense was firing on all cylinders in their last game, putting up 111 points with a field goal percentage of 56.9%. They were particularly effective from beyond the arc, hitting 15 of 31 threes for a 48.4% rate, contributing to an effective field goal percentage of 67.7%.

The Tigers also excelled inside, shooting 64.7% on two-point attempts and grabbing 18 offensive rebounds. Marques Warrick led the way with 16 points and 4 assists, while Tamar Bates and Caleb Grill each added 15 points, with Bates hitting 3 of 4 threes.

Tigers Team Defense

Missouri's defense struggled in their last game, giving up 39 points while allowing the opposing team to shoot 56% from the field. They were particularly vulnerable inside, where the other team hit 64% of their two-point attempts, going 22/34.

From beyond the arc, Missouri's opponents connected on 15 of 31 threes, shooting 48%. They also sent the other team to the line 35 times, where they made 22 free throws, shooting 62%. Missouri allowed 18 offensive rebounds as well.

Tigers vs Tigers Betting Odds, Trends & Analysis

Although Pacific has a straight up record of 1-4 in their last five road games, they have not held up as well vs the spread going 2-3. The team averaged 66 points per game in these games.
Across the Tigers last five home games, the team averaged 72 points per game while allowing 80. Their record vs the spread in these contests was 2-3, while going 0-5 straight-up.
The last five games that Pacific was the underdog, they have an ATS mark of 2-3 while going 1-4 straight up.
Spanning across their last ten games as the betting favorite, the Tigers have gone 3-7 vs the spread. Their overall record in these games was 5-5.