LSU Tigers vs Missouri Tigers Matchup

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

LSU vs Missouri Prediction

Looking to win big? The Tigers and Tigers face off at 9:00 ET on SECN. The Tigers are hosting the game at Mizzou Arena in Columbia, MO. The over/under line for this matchup is currently at 150.5 points, and Missouri is favored by -6.5 to win at home against LSU.

LSU vs. Missouri Matchup At A Glance

Sport: NCAAB
Teams: LSU Tigers at Missouri Tigers
Where: Columbia at Mizzou Arena
Date: Tuesday, January 7th
Betting Odds MISSR -6.5, LSU +237 | MISSR -306 O/U 150.5

Tigers Preview: Will LSU Make it Happen on the Road?

LSU Tigers Recent Game/Games

LSU fell to 11-3 on the season after an 80-72 loss to Vanderbilt on Saturday. The Tigers were +1.5 point underdogs at home and failed to cover the spread. The total points for the game were 152, falling short of the 159.5 O/U line.

LSU trailed 34-27 at halftime but put up 45 points in the 2nd half. However, they allowed 46 points in the final 20 minutes, which sealed their fate.

Tigers Offense Breakdown

In their latest game, LSU's offense put up 72 points, shooting 50% from the field and posting an effective field goal percentage of 54.2%. They were strong inside, hitting 63.3% of their two-point attempts, but struggled from beyond the arc, connecting on just 27.8% of their threes. At the free-throw line, they were efficient, making 82.6% of their 23 attempts.

The Tigers managed only 5 offensive rebounds and 5 assists in the game. Cam Carter led the way with 22 points, hitting 4 of 11 from three-point range. Jordan Sears and AJ Hoggard each added 17 points, with Hoggard also contributing 4 assists.

Tigers Team Defense

Despite LSU's defensive struggles, allowing 80 points on 50% shooting, they limited their opponent's three-point success, holding them to 5/18 from beyond the arc. However, the Tigers couldn't contain the two-point attack, giving up 19/30 from inside the arc.

LSU also sent their opponent to the line 23 times, where they converted 19 free throws at an 82% rate. On the boards, the Tigers gave up 5 offensive rebounds.

Tigers Preview: Can The Tigers Secure a Home Victory?

Missouri's season record dropped to 11-3 after an 84-68 road loss to Auburn on Saturday. Despite being +18.5 point underdogs, the Tigers kept the game closer than expected, covering the spread. The total points for the game were 152, just under the O/U line of 155.5.

Missouri trailed 45-33 at halftime and couldn't close the gap in the 2nd half, scoring 35 points while allowing 39. Though they didn't pull off the upset, Missouri's ability to keep the game closer than anticipated is a positive takeaway.

Tigers Offense Breakdown

Missouri struggled offensively in their last game, shooting just 38.2% from the field and 30.4% from beyond the arc. Their effective field goal percentage was 43.6%, as they hit 14 of 32 two-point attempts (43.8%) and 7 of 23 threes.

Johni Broome led the way with 24 points and 7 rebounds, shooting 69.2% overall and 50% from three. Marques Warrick added 19 points, hitting 62.5% of his shots and 50% from deep.

Tigers Team Defense

Missouri's defense struggled in their last game, giving up 84 points while allowing the opposing team to shoot 57% from the field. The Tigers couldn't contain the inside game, as the other team hit 64% of their two-point attempts, going 18/28.

From beyond the arc, Missouri allowed 10 threes on 21 attempts, a 47% shooting performance. They also sent the other team to the free-throw line 24 times, where they converted 18 shots for 75%. Missouri gave up 6 offensive rebounds.

Tigers vs Tigers Betting Odds, Trends & Analysis

Across the Tigers last ten road games, the team averaged 74 points per game while allowing 79. Their record vs the spread in these contests was 5-5, while going 3-7 straight-up.
When looking at their past three home matchups, Missouri has an ATS record of 1-2 while averaging 67 per game. The team went 0-3 overall in these games.
In their last ten games as the betting underdog, the Tigers have a straight up record of 3-7 and an ATS mark of 4-6.
The last ten games that Missouri was favored, they have an ATS mark of 3-7 while going 10-0 straight up.