LIU Sharks vs Missouri Tigers Matchup

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

LIU vs Missouri Prediction

Planning on watching today's Sharks and Tigers game? Catch the action at Mizzou Arena in Columbia, MO, as the Tigers hosts this showdown at 12:00 ET on SEC. The over/under for this game is set at 147 points, and Missouri is favored by -27 against LIU in a non-conference matchup.

LIU vs. Missouri Matchup At A Glance

Sport: NCAAB
Teams: LIU Sharks at Missouri Tigers
Where: Columbia at Mizzou Arena
Date: Saturday, December 14th
Betting Odds MISSR -27, LIUB +4000 | MISSR -20000 O/U 147

Sharks Preview: Can LIU Secure a Road Victory?

LIU’s season continued to be a struggle as they fell to 2-8 after a 69-62 loss to Massachusetts-Lowell on Wednesday. The Sharks were +14.5 point underdogs going into the game but managed to keep it closer than expected.

LIU trailed 36-25 at halftime but showed some fight in the second half, outscoring the River Hawks 37-33. The game’s total points of 131 fell short of the 151.5 O/U line.

Sharks Offense Breakdown

LIU struggled offensively in their last game, shooting just 37.3% from the field and 26.7% from beyond the arc, finishing with 62 points. Their effective field goal percentage was 40.3%, and they managed only 9 assists.

Quinton Mincey hit 4 threes at a 50% clip, leading the team with 20 points, while Max Brooks was efficient inside, shooting 77.8% and adding 18 points and 9 rebounds. LIU connected on 88.9% of their free throws, going 8-for-9 from the line.

Sharks Team Defense

LIU's defense gave up 69 points, allowing their opponent to shoot 40% from the field with 21 made baskets on 52 attempts. Inside the arc, LIU's defense conceded 15 two-pointers on 31 attempts, a 48% shooting rate.

From three-point range, LIU's defense held their opponent to 6 made threes on 21 attempts, a 28% success rate. They also sent their opponent to the free-throw line 27 times, where they converted 22 free throws, shooting 81%. LIU allowed 9 offensive rebounds.

Tigers Preview: Do the Tigers Stand a Chance at Home?

Missouri improved to 8-1 on the season with a 76-67 win over Kansas on Sunday. The Tigers, who were +6.5 point underdogs, not only pulled off the upset but also covered the spread. The game’s total points of 143 fell short of the 153.5 O/U line.

Missouri took control early, leading 39-25 at halftime. While they allowed 42 points in the 2nd half, they managed to score 37 points of their own to secure the win.

Tigers Offense Breakdown

In their last game, Missouri put up 76 points, shooting 44.2% from the field and 30.8% from beyond the arc. They were efficient at the free-throw line, hitting 83.9% of their attempts, and their effective field goal percentage was 48.1%.

Tamar Bates led the way with 29 points, shooting 60% overall and 40% from three. Hunter Dickinson added 19 points and 14 rebounds, connecting on 53.3% of his shots and 50% from deep.

Tigers Team Defense

Missouri's defense gave up 67 points, with the opposing team shooting 44% from the field, hitting 23 of their 52 attempts. Inside the arc, they connected on 19 of 39 shots, good for 48%.

From three-point range, Missouri held the other team to just 4 made threes on 13 attempts, a 30% shooting performance. The Tigers also sent them to the line 31 times, where they converted 26 free throws, shooting 83%. Missouri allowed 6 offensive rebounds.

Sharks vs Tigers Betting Odds, Trends & Analysis

In their last three games away from home, the Sharks have a straight up record of 0-3 while going 1-2 vs the spread. The team's offense averaged 61 points per game in these contests.
In their last five games at home, the Tigers have a straight up record of 0-5 while going 2-3 vs. the spread. The team averaged 72 points per game in this stretch.
In their last ten games as the betting underdog, the Sharks have a straight up record of 2-8 and an ATS mark of 5-5.
Across their last three matchups as the betting favorite, the Tigers have an overall record of 3-0 while going 1-2 against the spread.