The Missouri Tigers (20-11, 10-8 SEC) meet the Georgia Bulldogs (17-14, 8-11 SEC) in the Southeastern Conference Tourney at Scottrade Center. The game starts at 3:25 p.m. ET on Thursday, March 8, 2018, and will air on SEC Network.
Georgia Bulldogs vs. Missouri Tigers ATS Prediction
In the Bulldogs’ last outing, they topped the Vanderbilt Commodores, 78-62. The Bulldogs had an absurdly low turnover percentage of 6.4 (better than their season average of 16.9), while the Commodores had a free throw rate of 0.140 (below their season average of 0.273). Georgia was lifted by Yante Maten, who was the game’s high scorer with 25 points on 9-for-12 shooting.
The Tigers defeated the Arkansas Razorbacks in their last contest, 77-67. The Tigers made 27 of their 33 free throws (81.8 percent) and had an offensive rebounding percentage of 36.7 (above their season average of 31.6). With 19 points and 11 rebounds, Missouri’s Jordan Barnett put together a good game.
Half-court execution will be at a premium when two of the nation’s slowest-paced teams go head-to-head. Missouri currently ranks 299th in possessions per game (66.8) and Georgia is 325th (65.9).
Barnett has averaged 15.2 points and 1.2 steals over the last five games for Missouri.
This will be the second game of the season between these two teams. In the first, Jontay Porter recorded 15 points and 10 rebounds and the Tigers topped the Bulldogs 68-56. The Tigers made 15 of their 17 free throws (88.2 percent) and had a much better turnover percentage (8.4 vs. 16.4).
Georgia Bulldogs vs. Missouri Tigers Free Pick
Free Pick: SU Winner – Georgia, ATS Winner – Georgia, O/U – Under
Notes
Betting Notes:
Missouri ranks 77th in three pointers attempted per game (24.2) while Georgia ranks 258th (18.9).
The Bulldogs average 4.7 blocks per game, which ranks 29th in the NCAA. The Tigers rank 131st in blocks allowed per game (3.5).
Georgia ranks 18th in rebounds per game (39.3) while Missouri ranks 86th (36.9).
The Tigers rank 210th in steals per game (5.2) while the Bulldogs rank 261st (3.9).
Georgia ranks 15th in assists allowed per game (10.4) while Missouri ranks 42nd (11.4).
Bettings Trends:
The Bulldogs’ average margin of victory in their last five games has been 2.4, up from 1.8 for the season.
During their last five games, the Tigers have scored an average of 73.4 points per game (0.3 below their season average) and allowed an average of 74.8 points per game (6.5 above their season average).
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